Blog – Travel & Adventure
From the towering mountains in my backyard, to the reefs of West Papua, and everything in between…
An Overnight Backpack to Gore Lake in the Eagles Nest Wilderness
Six miles into the Gore Range and the Eagles Nest Wilderness, Gore Lake sits at 11,414′ at the base of Snow Peak (13,024′), Willow Peak (13,357′), and Red Peak (13,189′).
Backpacking Crater Lake in the Gore Range
A couple years ago, my buddy found a hike to the unofficially-named Crater Lake in the Gore Range at the base of the Spider (12,692′) and the Fly, two also unofficially-named twelvers residing on a rugged spur ridge west of the main spine of the central Gores.
Sunset at Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
In the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park, the glacial Tyndall Gorge is home to three incredibly beautiful alpine lakes, each surrounded by increasingly impressive views of Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain rising dramatically in the distance.
A Sunrise Hike to Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park
Hiking Sky Pond to shoot sunrise was one of my goals this summer and the gorge is even more impressive than I expected.
There Are No Bad Sunsets in Costa Rica
After three trips to the country, I’ve officially decided that there are no bad sunsets in Costa Rica… Just unbelievable, night after night
Driving Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park
Winding the 48 miles between Estes Park on Rocky Mountain National Park’s east side and Grand Lake on the west is the highway to the sky, better known as the iconic Trail Ridge Road.
Backpacking Deluge Lake in the Gore Range of Vail
I kept putting the hike off because it didn’t sound easy even as a day hike, let alone to do it right as an overnight with a full pack.
Crater Lake: Happy Hour Below the Maroon Bells
My experience in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in Colorado is unfortunately really limited and based pretty much around Maroon Lake and the Maroon Bells.
A Quick Overnight Backpack to Lost Lake in the Gore Range
Even though it’s nestled up against the Gore Range and just over the ridge to the south of Piney Lake outside of Vail, the views at Lost Lake just aren’t as grand or iconic.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Located in the vastness of the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park encompasses 44,246 acres with the preserve protecting an additional 41,686 acres.
11 Tips for Photographing Antelope Canyon outside Page, Arizona
Gently carved and formed by the erosion of Navajo sandstone over the course of countless centuries, Antelope Canyon outside of Page, AZ is one of the most bewildering places on earth.
The GoPro Mountain Games in Vail Colorado
Every June, the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, art, and music are held in Vail, CO. The GoPro Mountain Games are kind of the unofficial start to summer in the valley as professional and amateur athletes from around the world converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail.