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Elliott Ridge: A Miserable, but Spectacular Overnight

Elliott Ridge: A Miserable, but Spectacular Overnight

by Brendan Caffrey | Dec 23, 2020 | Backpacking, Colorado, Hiking, Latest Travels

Elliott Ridge: A Miserable, but Spectacular Overnight – Technically Elliott Ridge is only 8 miles from my home, but with the trailhead a two hour drive away, I had never taken the time to go hike it. With nothing else really going on, I figured this was the year...
Overnight at Fancy Lake in the Holy Cross Wilderness

Overnight at Fancy Lake in the Holy Cross Wilderness

by Brendan Caffrey | Dec 16, 2020 | Backpacking, Colorado, Hiking, Latest Travels

Overnight at Fancy Lake in the Holy Cross Wilderness – In late-June, with the snow line finally withdrawing higher and higher, I got out for my first backpacking trip of the summer. Fancy Lake in the Holy Cross Wilderness fills a steep-walled bowl at 11,500 in...
Sunset at Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sunset at Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

by Brendan Caffrey | Aug 28, 2017 | Archives, Colorado, Hiking, Latest Travels, The US National Parks

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

A Sunrise Hike to Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park

by Brendan Caffrey | Aug 25, 2017 | Archives, Colorado, Hiking, Latest Travels, The US National Parks

Hiking Sky Pond to shoot sunrise was one of my goals this summer and the gorge is even more impressive than I expected.

Crater Lake: Happy Hour Below the Maroon Bells

Crater Lake: Happy Hour Below the Maroon Bells

by Brendan Caffrey | Aug 14, 2017 | Archives, Colorado, Hiking, Latest Travels

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

A Quick Overnight Backpack to Lost Lake in the Gore Range

by Brendan Caffrey | Aug 11, 2017 | Archives, Backpacking, Colorado, Hiking, Latest Travels, Vail

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.

The Dry Fork Narrows of Coyote Gulch in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

The Dry Fork Narrows of Coyote Gulch in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

by Brendan Caffrey | May 22, 2017 | Archives, Hiking, Latest Travels, Utah

Peekaboo and Spooky were absolutely awesome, but as we finished up and were ready to start the short climb back to the cars, we once again found ourselves at the opening of this narrow canyon.

Spooky Gulch Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Spooky Gulch Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

by Brendan Caffrey | May 19, 2017 | Archives, Hiking, Latest Travels, Utah

Almost immediately upon entering Spooky Gulch Slot Canyon, the walls close in and the light gets low – It’s known as one of the thinnest, darkest, and therefore “spookiest” slot canyons in Utah.

Peekaboo Gulch Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Peekaboo Gulch Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

by Brendan Caffrey | May 17, 2017 | Archives, Hiking, Latest Travels, Utah

Requiring a short 15-foot scramble to enter, Peekaboo Gulch Slot Canyon is usually the first of the bunch to be tackled where you’re immediately greeted with an teardrop-shaped double arch.

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