By far, one of my favorite backyard memories in the Elk Mountains is hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte, two of Colorado’s historic mining-turned-ski towns. Here are the nitty-gritty details for this unparalleled hike and bustling area, so that you can go, too. … [Read more...]
Plug In: Women-Led Outdoor Communities
Female-led circles are rapidly growing in the outdoor world. Here are ten outdoor organizations that provide enriching avenues to learn outdoor recreation skills and share those experiences with others from afar or in person and socially distanced. … [Read more...]
6 Easy and Yummy Camping Recipes
People often say that everything tastes good when you're hungry outdoors--I beg to differ. With the expertise of my friend Megan Curry, the founder of Curry Girls Kitchen, I created a list of six incredible recipes that use a range of outdoor cook methods. … [Read more...]
How to Adventure with Your Dog
Four-legged friends are our best friends. Having them along on outdoor adventures is a blast. Here, we share inspirational anecdotes and sage advice on how to keep pups safe and happy on long cross-country trips, short excursions, and up the trails. … [Read more...]
My Most-Loved Gear for Every Outdoor Activity
Gear isn't the end-all of an outdoor adventure, but making solid equipment choices can be essential and important. Here are my most-loved pieces of gear for my favorite outdoor activities year-round. … [Read more...]
The Best Places to Stay for Non-Campers
I relish nights spent outdoors. Many of the most memorable, self-defining moments are under crisp starts. But in full transparency, I equally love not camping. Here are my tips for booking Airbnb overnights and a handful of the most incredible stay overs I've experienced and scouted. … [Read more...]
5 Incredible Fall Weather Road Trips
As the heat fades and we anticipate snowfall, fall season is arguably the best time for an exploratory road trip. … [Read more...]
Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Colorado
Beyond high-altitude peaks and endless ski runs, the Centennial State gloriously shimmers with fall colors each year, as the temperatures start to drop. From September to October, here are my top six areas to enjoy the fall foliage. … [Read more...]
The Best Road Trips in the West
Road tripping is such a timeless, fun way to open ourselves to the nation’s distinct regions, outdoor spaces, history, and lifestyles. To spark your wanderlust and help script your next route, here are my top five favorite road trips of the West. … [Read more...]