Lover of the Wild
Chief Mountain (11,709') | Chief Mountain Trailhead | Arapahoe National Forest Idaho Springs, CO | 05/18/19 | 3.36 miles | 1,043' gain | Class 2 We had time Saturday for just a short hike so I picked Chief Mountain. I'd actually done this hike a few years ago with a women's hiking group, but was …
I'm embarrassed to admit that while I successfully conned Kyle into hiking with me not once, but TWICE, this past weekend, we did not successfully complete either hike. So both will stay on my list to finish another day, and I'll attempt to convince myself that it isn't a big deal. (I'm kind of worked …
Herman Gulch | Herman Gulch Trailhead | Arapahoe National Forest Dillon, CO | 11/21/18 | 6.71 miles | 1,467' gain | Class 1 I'm a giant baby when it comes to the snow, in that I hate it but also I know nothing about it. Sure I can strap on some snowshoes and tromp around, …
