When we kind of stubbornly decided we were going to do Ben Tyler Trail (hike details here) this weekend, I knew deep down there was no way in hell we would make it to the top……. AGAIN. It is really close to Kenosha Pass and one of the areas that probably got 4-5 feet ofContinue reading “Ben Tyler Trail #606-Pike National forest. 2nd attempt failed- 5/11/13”
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Bergen Peak Trail, Elk Meadow Open space *AGAIN* 4/20/13
This week has been tough on so many levels for so many reasons and I know I am not the only one struggling to find balance and meaning. I can tell you that the only thing on our minds yesterday was getting out hiking and getting as high as we could (altitude wise of course),Continue reading “Bergen Peak Trail, Elk Meadow Open space *AGAIN* 4/20/13”
Hiking out of a Hangover – Deer Creek Canyon 4/13/13
Since I started hiking to healthy over a year ago I have been really good about not drinking on Friday nights before our hike, while it is my cheat day I never want to run the chance of a hangover hindering my hike on Saturday. That’s not to say that I still don’t get myContinue reading “Hiking out of a Hangover – Deer Creek Canyon 4/13/13”
Bergen Peak Trail + – Elk Meadow Jefferson County Open Space 4/6/13
I am on cloud 9, seriously 50 pounds lost on my weigh in yesterday and then today we kicked major butt on our hike. We did Bergen Peak last August and to be honest it was insanely tough then, like I was practically in tears on the way down thinking “why the hell did IContinue reading “Bergen Peak Trail + – Elk Meadow Jefferson County Open Space 4/6/13”
Mt. Falcon Repeater + more, Jefferson county Open Space Hikes 3/30/13
Today’s hike needed to be both inspiring and challenging but I was also worried about the condition of the trails I originally had planned on doing with all the snow we got the last weekend. I had hoped that the warm up being forecasted would happen earlier in the week and be more intense thanContinue reading “Mt. Falcon Repeater + more, Jefferson county Open Space Hikes 3/30/13”
Mesa Trail – Boulder Co Hiked 2/2/13
Bluebell Road > Mesa Trail Starting Elevation: 5700Ft Highest Elevation: 6482 Ft ( but the trail goes up and down the whole way like we covered 8 ascents and 9 descents, giving an overall elevation gain of 2600- ish for what we completed) It is a great leg workout! Trail Length: Officially the Mesa trailContinue reading “Mesa Trail – Boulder Co Hiked 2/2/13”
The reality of the scale +4.4LBs ….44LBS down 46 LBS to go…….
Well now I know, it takes just 19 days to gain back what it took a month to lose. I will admit I ate more than I ever thought I would, the above picture is evidence of the sweet feast I created with my family on Christmas eve and mostly at my urging….. ManContinue reading “The reality of the scale +4.4LBs ….44LBS down 46 LBS to go…….”
My Break from EVERYTHING!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! I am getting back from self imposed break from everything…. I am re-energized by my visit with my family (most of them pictures above) for Christmas but to be honest I didn’t care a lick about what I ate and the quantities in which I ate it. I have not stepped onContinue reading “My Break from EVERYTHING!!!!”
Green Mountain Via Gregory Canyon Trail – Boulder 11/17/12; Trail Specs
Gregory Canyon Trail > The Ranger Trail > Green Mountain Summit Starting Elevation: 5800-ish Feet Highest Elevation: 8144Ft ( Total Gain 2344FT) Trail Length: Officially 6ish miles, my fitbit said we got around 7 miles, It took us 4 hours to complete but the book I used said 3-4 hours and the locals were cruisingContinue reading “Green Mountain Via Gregory Canyon Trail – Boulder 11/17/12; Trail Specs”