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Ralph Waldo Emerson Famous Quotes on Nature & Motivation
A compilation of the best Ralph Waldo Emerson famous quotes, with an emphasis on nature, motivational quotes, and being yourself.
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Ice Lake & Island Lake Colorado: The Complete Trail Guide
Ice Lake and Island Lake in Colorado can be accessed from the same trailhead and they are the most beautiful alpine lakes in the state.
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How to Clean a Water Bladder
Knowing how to clean a water bladder is an essential piece of gear maintenance and you should regularly clean your water pack. Learn how here!
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Hiking in the Rain: Is It Safe to Hike In The Rain?
While we typically try to avoid hiking in the rain, it’s not always possible and the unexpected can happen. Read about how to be properly prepared!
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How to Keep Your Water Bottle From Freezing (4 Easy Ways)
It’s important to know how to keep your water bottle from freezing on your winter adventures so you don’t compromise your health or safety.
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Treating Water in the Backcountry: How to Collect and Treat It
Water is one of the most important resources when backpacking, and knowing how to find non-contaminated water, collect it and treat it, is essential.
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How to Waterproof Hiking Boots
Over time, hiking boots will lose their waterproofing and it’s an essential part of gear maintenance to know when and how to waterproof hiking boots.
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How to Prevent Blisters While Hiking
Learn about tips on how to prevent blisters, as well as how to treat them if they do occur while hiking. Prevention is key for an enjoyable hike!
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Best Games For Camping
Camping is our favorite summer activity! We don’t think there’s a better way to get away from it all and immerse yourself in nature, get some fresh air and recharge your inner batteries, while spending some quality time with your favorite people. One way to continue the bonding time and hang out together is by […]
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Planning a Hiking Trip: Tips for A Stress Free Adventure
Learn how to plan a hike with our comprehensive guide. From selecting trails to packing essentials, we’ll help you prepare for an adventure.
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Chihuahua Lake Colorado – A Sapphire Mountain Lake
Chihuahua Lake in Colorado is a hidden gem located near Breckenridge. Its beautiful bright sapphire colored water is a must-see.
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Decalibron Loop Trail Review – THREE 14ers in One Hike
The Decalibron Loop near Breckenridge, Colorado, is a difficult but rewarding adventure that lets you summit three 14ers in one hike!
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Best Hiking in Breckenridge – The Ultimate Guide
Breckenridge is an amazing hiking destination, and we’ve ranked the best hikes in the area in order of difficulty – plus we’ve included some extras!
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Blue Lakes Breckenridge – The Complete Guide
Blue Lakes near Breckenridge is a must-see destination and features a beautiful waterfall, two alpine lakes, and plenty of opportunities for exploring.
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Minnie Mine Loop – A Perfect Fall Hike near Breckenridge
Minnie Mine Loop is a moderately easy hike near Breckenridge that is a perfect beginner hike featuring great views and aspen groves.
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Blue Lakes Hike near Ridgway Colorado – Guide and Review
Blue Lakes (near Ridgeway and Telluride) trail is a must-do Colorado hike that features three beautifully blue alpine lakes and endless views.
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Boreas Pass Road Breckenridge – Scenic Drive and Hiking Destination
Boreas Pass Road is an unpaved road located in Breckenridge, Colorado, that is a great scenic drive and a great destination for hiking.
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Hiking in the Colorado Mountains: The Ultimate Guide
Colorado is one of the world’s best hiking destinations with over 17,000 trails adding up to over 39,000 miles. Here’s your complete guide!
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Backpacking the Four Pass Loop Trail – All You Need to Know
The Four Pass Loop is an incredible 28 mile backpacking loop located in the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness.
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Shelf Lake Trail
Shelf Lake is a 7 mile out-and-back lightly trafficked trail off Guanella Pass that features an alpine lake and beautiful views.
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Acorn Creek Loop Trail Review
Acorn Creek Loop is a quintessential mountain trail that features meadows, forest, mountain views, creek crossings, and more!
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McCullough Gulch Trail Review – The Best Moderate Hike in Breckenridge
The McCullough Gulch Trail is one of the most scenic hikes in Colorado and features a waterfall, two alpine lakes, and great mountain views.
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14 Tips for Hiking a 14er: The Ultimate Guide
Whether it’s your 1st fourteener or 14th, make sure you are preparing appropriately for the day and the strenuous but extremely rewarding hike ahead of you.
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Crystal Lake Trail Review – Best Hoosier Pass Hikes
Plenty of hikes leave from Hoosier Pass, but Crystal Lake is one of the best. For more information, read our trail review here!
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Lake Emma Trail Review – A Hidden Gem in Colorado
Lake Emma is a little known, low traffic alpine lake. The water is blue, the mountains are massive, and the views are spectacular. Read our full trail review here
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Aspen Alley – A Must-Do Fall Hike in Breckenridge
Aspen Alley is a moderately difficult hike near Breckenridge that offers pristine fall colors with golden aspens and beautiful views.
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Wheeler Lake Trail
Wheeler Lake Trail is one of our favorite local hikes – it’s about 7 miles roundtrip and features amazing wildflowers, a stream, and a beautiful lake.
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Osprey Daylite Plus Review: Our Favorite Daypack for Hiking
We both use the Osprey Daylite Plus Pack as our hiking day pack and for good reason: it’s an all around great backpack for hiking and travel alike.
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Continental Falls and Mohawk Lakes Hike
The hike to Continental Falls and Mohawk Lakes outside Breckenridge is one of the best hikes in the area and is a must-do when you’re nearby.
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Red Mountain Trail Review
Just outside of Breckenridge is Red Mountain, a 13er that’s lightly trafficked, you’ll likely not see anyone else the entire day.
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Slumberjack Daybreak 4 Tent Review
We use the Slumberjack Daybreak Tent for car camping and it’s by far the best tent you can get for the price and the features it has to offer.
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Three Lakes Trail – A Crested Butte Gem
The Three Lakes Trail outside of Crested Butte is a great hiking trail and each of the three pristine lakes offers great Brook Trout fishing.
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Schofield Pass to Crystal Mill Hike – A Colorado Must See
In September, we hiked to Crystal Mill via Schofield Pass (from Crested Butte) and it secured the top spot on our list for our favorite hikes in Colorado.
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A Maroon Bells Wedding – The Best Wedding Venue in Colorado
We got married at the beautiful Maroon Bells Ampitheater and we wanted to share everything we learned so you can plan your own amazing Maroon Bells wedding!
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Our First 14er: Quandary Peak Review
In July, we hiked our first 14er! Quandary Peak is a pretty popular 14er, located just outside of Breckenridge, Colorado.
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Petroleum and Anderson Lakes Trail – A Must-Do in Aspen
If you find yourself in Colorado, the Petroleum and Anderson Lakes hike is a must-do – breathtaking views, turquoise alpine lakes, and wildflowers!
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How to Wash and Waterproof a Rain Jacket ([todaysdate format="F Y"])
Learn how to properly wash and treat your rain jacket so you can prevent “wetting out” and increase the functionality of the jacket.
