Monthly Archives: July 2011

Lawn Lake and Hagues Peak

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Last year, I was in awesome shape.  I was in awesome shape because I was doing big mountain runs every weekend.  I was doing big runs because I was training for an ultra.  This year I’m not, ergo…  Still, July … Continue reading →

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Hut, Hut, Hike!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

We’ve lived in Colorado for eight years now but have never been on a hut trip. Thus we were excited to join our friends Audra and Peter for two nights at 11,200′ in Walter’s Cabin.  Audra and Peter have a … Continue reading →

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Taking it up a Notch

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

“Bless me father, for I have sinned.  It has been almost year since my last rock climb…” “Hold it right there, my son!  I think I see your problem.  Nothing to worry about.  Go forth, rope up, climb on, and … Continue reading →

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It’s Good to Camp

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

Every year I forget about that amendment to the Colorado state constitution that states, “All Coloradans Shall, During the Fourth-of-July Weekend, Go Camping”.  We successfully introduced Joe to camping with a series of gentle car camping trips last summer and … Continue reading →

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