Where you one of the thousands people that trekked up to Wyoming for the eclipse? Did you notice how beautiful Wyoming was? With Labor Day right around the corner and camping on your mind, it is time to think about going back to Wyoming and here is why. Wyoming offers great fishing and camping at a very reasonable price. Wyoming has plenty of options for tent, car, and rv campers. You can even find free camping in multiple places. If you are traveling on a budget, check out this list of 95 free camping spots in Wyoming. This should help you start planning your trip on a budget! The fishing in... Read More

Golden has a lot of offer when it comes to hiking and biking. I have already talked about the joys of hiking and biking North Table Mesa and the Apex. Today, I want to talk about yet another Golden gem, Mt Galbraith. It is directly across highway 93 from North Table Mesa. The parking lot is up Golden Gate Canyon, not far from Highway 93. The trail leads you up the mountain to a beautiful loop. The loop itself is about 1.5 miles long and getting to the loop is about another 2 miles. Total you are looking at about a 5- 6 mile hike! Now, is a good time to emphasize hike. This trail does not allow... Read More

I know when it rains, it is easy to give up your outdoor plans and just stay in. I am here to tell you NOT to do that! Just because it is raining does not mean you cannot enjoy the beautiful outdoors in Colorado. Here are some activities you can still do on a rainy weekend. Run Whether you run for exercise, fun, or training; the rain should not hold you back. Running in the rain is enjoyable for a variety of reasons. First, the rain is soothing. So, you will be able to clear your head and get exercise at the same time. Second, the rain brings out fresh smells. Third, the rain will cool you down. Hiking Hiking... Read More

Looking for a fun place to bike or hike this weekend? Look no further, I have the perfect place. Lookout Mountain in Golden offers a lot of unique hiking areas. One of my personal favorites is the Apex Park, which is made up of 8 trails creating 9.6 miles of adventure. The Apex Park offers breath-taking beauty, fresh mountain air, wildflowers, wildlife, and of course exercise! This area is well-known for its biking and hiking. It is considered moderate when it comes to difficulty. Hikers, feel free to roam freely on Bonanza, Grubstake Loop, Hardscrabble, Pick’N Sledge, Apex, Argos, Enchanted... Read More

Have you always wanted to do a backpacking trip but have never actually got around to it? Something always gets in the way? Not sure what gear you need? Well, stop making excuses and get out there; because I got you covered when it comes to gear. I just got back from an amazing 4th of July backpacking trip in the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. It was an amazing way to spend an extended weekend with someone I love, get up and close to awesome wildlife, and be amazed with 360 degrees of beauty. As I was backpacking, I realized the gear you need can be overwhelming. So, I have prepared a top five list to... Read More

It is that time of year when thousands of people start making their way up one or more of the 14ers Colorado offers. I thought I would share my first 14er experience up Mount Bierstadt. We selected Mount Bierstadt for two reasons. First, it is one of the closest 14ers to Denver. Second, it is a beginner-friendly 14er. Notice I did not say easy. That is because 14ers, even class 1 or 2, are not easy. In order to safely summit, you will need to be mentally and physically prepared. I am a runner and consider myself fit, but there is no way of knowing how your body will handle the altitude and the... Read More

With warm weather on the rise (minus the recent snow storm), race season is kicking off. My first race of the season is on Saturday. This is a short run with a high intensity climb for the first two miles in Colorado Springs. Because of the incline my normal training routine was not going to work. So I researched trails close to me with an incline. I found what I was looking for in Golden, CO and my training trail quickly became Chimney Gulch Trail. Chimney Gulch Trail starts in Golden and climbs 2.5 miles up Lookout Mountain. During that 2.5 miles, be prepared to ascent 2000 ft.  The trail... Read More

                    Meet Karthish Ponnakachira, a recent Denver dweller that, only living in Denver for a year, has quickly fallen in love with Colorado. Karthish love for Colorado comes from the surprising similarities, he says, it shares with his hometown Bangalore, India. Being born and raised in Bangalore, the capital of India’s southern Karnataka state which is very mountainous and has a climate resembling Colorado’s (minus the snow), he has always had a passion for outdoor activities. This being one of the reasons Colorado enticed... Read More

Concert season in Colorado has officially kicked off. We all know one of the best places to see a concert is Red Rocks Amphitheater. Or if you don’t know because you haven’t seen a concert there yet, DO IT! Do it now! But for those of you that have, I am sure you can relate to the majestic feeling you get at Red Rocks. What some of you don’t know is Red Rocks has a lot to offer during the day too. Red Rocks is close to Denver, making it easy to get to any day of the week. It offers high intensity workouts (running the amphitheater stairs), easy hikes, even Yoga on The Rocks, all surrounded... Read More

Meet Justin Hsia and a Denver resident since 2012!   He stays busy as a Test Engineer for Sierra Nevada Corporation during the week and then a Black Hawk pilot with the Army National Guard on his duty weekends.  A large smile brightens his face as he states “I love being a Black Hawk pilot.”  He actually left his active duty Air Force career in order to follow his dream of becoming a helicopter pilot.  On a more somber note he further says: “I wanted to be involved with the MEDEVAC community, and it’s mostly done with the Black Hawks…the most memorable... Read More