End of Summer 2016

The annual mass migration out of the mountains on Labor Day is in full swing... Thousands of cars, RV's, and camper trailers streaming out of the mountains on their journey back to the cities. Can't say I'm sorry to see them go. I know they are supposed to be good for business in the state … Continue reading End of Summer 2016

Peace

Today in my walk through the woods with the doggies, I pondered a question posed to me, “How can there ever be peace”, in reference to the chaos which has beset my life as of late. Peace is of course a good thing, something that should be sought by everyone. I even had a wise … Continue reading Peace

God Wouldn’t

Every once in a while when I'm out hiking on the mountain the answer to some perplexing question will come to me and I feel compelled to write it down. Here's something I've come across lately... the God Wouldn't people. Was trying to put a finger on something I've been encountering lately. I was called … Continue reading God Wouldn’t

Hiking Mount Harvard Colorado

Wasn't quite physically ready to climb another 14er just one week after Mount Massive, but I didn't get the days off I wanted and that's the way the chips fell. I didn't want to wait until the 20th to climb another one, so I called Ralph to see if he was ready to give another … Continue reading Hiking Mount Harvard Colorado

No Unfriendlies at 14,000 feet

I think I've discovered an axiom, there are no unfriendly people at 14,000 feet of elevation. I've never encountered one anyway! Perhaps it is because life's problems can't survive the thin air there, they melt away when the summit comes into view. Well anyway, I have summit fever again this week and am preparing for … Continue reading No Unfriendlies at 14,000 feet

Hiking Mount Massive

The 14,421 foot summit of Mount Massive Colorado was the latest peak to be checked off as done in Ralph's quest to climb all the 14ers in the state of Colorado. I was glad to be able to participate, completing my sixth 14er on a beautiful Colorado day in the high country. Buddy Bill also … Continue reading Hiking Mount Massive

Hiking the Dome Rock Wildlife Area

A challenging wilderness hike awaits avid outdoor enthusiasts just outside the Colorado Springs city limits. Beautiful rock formations, including the magnificent Dome Rock mountain itself, pristine streams and wildlife within the huge park are sure to delight hikers of all ages and ability. Miles of trail provide the opportunity for short hikes or day long … Continue reading Hiking the Dome Rock Wildlife Area

Sports and Recreation

Yesterday started out too cold and sloppy to immediately run out and enjoy the first clear skies in what seems like forever, so I continued to ponder ways of making my pages and sites easier to negotiate. I noticed right away that my main photography page still has way too many non-photography related posts, mostly … Continue reading Sports and Recreation

Small Accomplishment

Ever since I read of the Intemann Trail last spring I have been wanting to complete the entire stretch of that trail between Manitou Springs and Cheyenne Canyon.  The journey began last August when I used the part of the trail to get from Red Rock Canyon to downtown Manitou in order to pick up … Continue reading Small Accomplishment

Winter 2016

Winter is flying by and spring is nearly upon us! The holiday weeks passed by so excruciatingly slowly that I was dreading the "dead of winter" weeks and months with their extreme cold and long boring hours of darkness. But thankfully it has been an eventful and rewarding two months, starting with a discussion with … Continue reading Winter 2016