A Quest into the Wild
Mount Audubon (13,223 ft)
We are gearing up for Mount Whitney and headed out to climb a peak we’ve been interested in for years but have never made it around to climbing — Mount Audubon. This peak is in the Indian Peaks Wilderness and while we have been…
Igloo Peak 13,060 ft. – Independence Pass
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but rather ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary Go Forth Sometimes you just have to get out of the house, and yardwork just won’t cut it. Allyson and I headed up to the mountains with no real plans —…
Handies Peak, San Juan Range (14,048 ft)
As part of our trip to Lake City in late August, we also reached the summit of 14er Handies Peak via the stunning American Basin. This time, we opted to leave a bit later in the morning in our summit attempt, as the route…
Browns Creek Waterfall and Lake: Nathrop, CO
Miles: 12.11 (Out and Back) Min Elevation: 8,918 ft Max Elevation: 11,309 ft Total Elevation Gain: 2440 ft Net Elevation Gain: approx. 2,391 Memorial day was finally upon us this year, marking the quintessential start to summer and the brilliant array of activities that accompany this change in…