While we’re all waiting for the spring thaw to get out on the trail in our favorite season, we can be honing our outdoor skills. I’m thinking this is a perfect time to talk about things like using a compass and reading a map. Everyone that ventures outdoors should know how to do this even [...]
It’s that time of year; the air is crisp and cool and the leaves are falling when thoughts turn to the holiday season. Many of us are anxiously awaiting the first snowfall of the season. Inevitably, this brings thoughts of Christmas and Christmas gifts. To some this causes a bit of stress, to others excitement [...]
Fall is in the air! Leaves are changing to dazzling yellow, crimson red and pumpkin orange. It is one of the best times of the year for hiking. With fewer people, virtually no insects and cooler temperatures it is the time to get out and experience the great outdoors. You’ll get a new and fresh [...]
It looks like the monsoons have arrived in Southwest Colorado and so afternoon storms have been very common over the past few days along with cooler temperatures. The rain has been welcome since the previous two months had been exceptionally dry but the rain and thunder and lightning that accompany it brings a few challenges [...]