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The Flat Tops Wilderness… Totally Underrated

The Flat Tops Wilderness… Totally Underrated

by Brendan Caffrey | Jun 27, 2015 | Archives, Colorado, Latest Travels

“I’ve heard it’s beautiful, but I’ve never been there.” A remark I’ve heard (and said myself) over and over again for the last couple of years. Designated a wilderness area in 1975, the Flat Tops is actually Colorado’s third...
The Fowler-Hilliard Hut Outside Camp Hale, Colorado

The Fowler-Hilliard Hut Outside Camp Hale, Colorado

by Brendan Caffrey | May 10, 2015 | Archives, Colorado, Hiking, Latest Travels, Vail

The Fowler-Hilliard Hut, owned and operated by 10th Mountain, was originally constructed in the summer of 1988.

Fall in Vail – A Beautiful Clash of the Seasons

Fall in Vail – A Beautiful Clash of the Seasons

by Brendan Caffrey | Sep 27, 2014 | Archives, Colorado, Latest Travels, Vail

As much as I love the summers, fall in Vail is hands-down the most beautiful time of the year in the mountains and for photography, it really doesn’t get much better as it brings about the clash of the seasons.

The Teton Crest Trail, Day 5… Not on Trail! Just Relaxing in the Tetons

The Teton Crest Trail, Day 5… Not on Trail! Just Relaxing in the Tetons

by Brendan Caffrey | Sep 15, 2014 | Archives, Backpacking, Hiking, Latest Travels, The US National Parks, Wyoming

We were pretty bummed to have not finished the entire trail, but after hearing that it rained and snowed throughout the entire day and into the night, we were pretty relieved and we knew we made the right decision.

Bailing Out Cascade Canyon – The Teton Crest Trail, Day 4

Bailing Out Cascade Canyon – The Teton Crest Trail, Day 4

by Brendan Caffrey | Sep 14, 2014 | Archives, Backpacking, Hiking, Latest Travels, The US National Parks, Wyoming

The pitter-patter of rain against my tent in Cascade Canyon was not a welcome sound the next morning. It was still early, so I just kept lying there – no desire to get out of my tent until I could at hear someone else moving.

Rushing Through Alaska Basin & Over Hurricane Pass – Teton Crest Trail, Day 3

Rushing Through Alaska Basin & Over Hurricane Pass – Teton Crest Trail, Day 3

by Brendan Caffrey | Sep 12, 2014 | Archives, Backpacking, Hiking, Latest Travels, The US National Parks, Wyoming

Knowing our third day on the Teton Crest Trail was set to be our longest and knowing there was an 80% chance of afternoon storms, we got moving towards Mt Meek Pass and Alaska Basin fairly quickly.

Camping Along the Death Canyon Shelf – Teton Crest Trail, Day 2 (Part 2)

Camping Along the Death Canyon Shelf – Teton Crest Trail, Day 2 (Part 2)

by Brendan Caffrey | Sep 11, 2014 | Archives, Backpacking, Hiking, Latest Travels, The US National Parks, Wyoming

After the Teton Crest Trail crosses Fox Creek Pass and reenters Grand Teton National Park, the trail then traverses the Death Canyon Shelf for nearly four miles.

Marion Lake & Fox Creek Pass – Teton Crest Trail, Day 2 (Part 1)

Marion Lake & Fox Creek Pass – Teton Crest Trail, Day 2 (Part 1)

by Brendan Caffrey | Sep 11, 2014 | Archives, Backpacking, Hiking, Latest Travels, The US National Parks, Wyoming

I had gone into this trip with the highest of high expectations, but felt pretty ‘blah’ that first morning. It had been nice, but not ‘best trail in the country’ nice.

The Middle Fork Granite Canyon – Teton Crest Trail, Day 1

The Middle Fork Granite Canyon – Teton Crest Trail, Day 1

by Brendan Caffrey | Sep 10, 2014 | Archives, Backpacking, Hiking, Latest Travels, The US National Parks, Wyoming

The late-August weather was absolutely perfect – Warm in the sun, cool (almost cold) in the shade, a slight breeze, and barely a cloud in the sky.

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