Hikes and Travels in Colorado and Beyond
It was Nicholas' last day in Colorado, and while we were both too tired to snag a 14er, his request to hike above treeline could easily be accomplished in a much less exhausting way. We hadn't visited RMNP yet in his 2 week visit, so we opted to tackle some of the easy, high altitude …
Continue reading Rocky Mountain National Park: Alpine Mini-Hikes | Colorado | 08/06/19
Gem Lake | Lumpy Ridge Trailhead | Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, CO | 06/16/19 | 3.44 miles | 1,004' gain | Class 2 My friend Tori and I got together for another Sunday hike. She only has one day off each week and I'm always excited when she chooses to spend that day …
Chasm Lake | Longs Peak Trailhead | Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, CO | 10/28/18 | 9.70 miles | 2,392' gain | Class 3 I needed this hike. I mean, really NEEDED it. Now that alpine winter has descended upon the high country, my opportunities for high-altitude hiking have become limited. Many access roads …
