This week, myself and three coworkers, set out to hike Mt. Bierstadt, a class 2 Colorado 14er located on Guenella Pass. I have hiked this mountain in the past, but my hiking companions had not. In fact, Bierstadt would be their very first attempt at a 14er climb. While strenuous, an elevation gain of 2900... Continue Reading →
Back in July, Aaron and I set out to summit Grays and Torreys Peaks, two Colorado 14ers. Things didn't go as planned for us that particular day. Check out my previous blog post, "Grays and Torreys (Not quite)" for the full story. Fast forward to Labor Day. We woke up at 3:30am determined to beat... Continue Reading →
The mercury is hovering around 110 in Vegas, so what do we decide to do while visiting the area? Go outside! Well, sort of. We really wanted to check out Red Rock Canyon so we opted for the 13 mile scenic driving loop around the park. We made a few stops around the loop to... Continue Reading →
Hello followers of http://www.followingyournose.com! This week I have a special blog written by my mom, Susan, about a hike she recently went on with my dad, Peter, in my hometown, Buffalo, NY. Enjoy! So I’ve been asked to write a guest post for FollowingYourNose. I know I won’t come close to filling Allison’s trail shoes,... Continue Reading →
Ugh....work. Such a Debbie Downer! Wait, not so fast! Just because you're an adult with responsibilities doesn't mean you can't make an epic adventure happen in a short time span. Sometimes, you just have to get a little creative, be a bit more flexible, and just follow your nose! This past weekend, solar eclipse weekend... Continue Reading →
Today Facebook gifted me with a happy reminder that two years ago today, I hiked my very first Colorado 14er (Mt Bierstadt 14, 060ft) with three of my amazing, badass girlfriends! I learned some things that memorable day about hiking 14ers and here they are for your reading pleasure... 1. Choose the right hike for... Continue Reading →
I woke up early today, probably earlier than I needed to, but I was a ball of excitement (and nerves). It's Evergreen Town Race day benefitting Alpine Rescue Team!! I had all of my clothes and running thingies laid out the night before, my playlist was carefully chosen for maximum hyped-up-ness, and I was determined... Continue Reading →
Last night we had a few errands to run around Lakewood, but decided to squeeze in a short sunset run at Belmar Park after those errands. I've walked around this park in the past with my furry companion, Scarlet, but this would be my first time running here. We parked at the library and found... Continue Reading →
My morning alarm blared "Buttons" by The Weeks at exactly 3:45am this morning. It's Grays and Torreys 14er day with Aaron! It would be my 6th and 7th Colorado summits over 14,000 feet and Aaron's 3,600th. Just kidding, but he has hiked more than he can count both recreationally and as a member of Alpine... Continue Reading →
☑️ Check another Jefferson County Open Space Park off my list. This week I completed a morning trail run at Flying J Ranch Park in Conifer. Pretty setting. Pleasant morning temperatures. Peaceful. Blue skies. Not too crowded on a Monday morning. (This trail is shared with mountain bikers and lots of dog walkers) This was... Continue Reading →
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