Choosing a hike that will suit your abilities is not always easy. Some books and posts say a hike is “easy” but when you’re out there hiking the trail, you find yourself in over your head huffing and puffing and cursing the guy that brought you on this outing. A friend of mine made me [...]
Distance: 11 miles RT Elevation Gain: 890′ Starting Elevation: 10,750′ Rating: Easy to Moderate Crater Lake in Southwest Colorado is a perfect hike to get a taste of an alpine trail without having to drive for miles on a gravel road or get serious in your 4×4. It’s also a good choice to get some [...]
I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to hit the trail! This is a tough time of year, waiting to get into the high country without having to lug any extra equipment along. I’m primarily a day hiker so my favorite season is coming up. Most of my favorite hikes are above 8,000 [...]