Torrey Pines State Reserve: La Jolla, CA

In the celebration of our 5th wedding anniversary this year, we placed an emphasis on our commitment to being healthy and fit together. Living in Colorado and sharing our posts with friends and family has helped motivate us to stay in shape and continue to push ourselves further. On the…

Manitou Incline: Manitou Springs, CO

Distance: 4.0 miles (.89 mile up incline;  3.1 down Barr Trail ) Elevation Gain: 1,944 ft. (total) Max Elevation: 8,576 ft. Min. Elevation: 6,605 ft. Usually in early spring or winter, we are quite content leaving the task of ascending 2000 feet in just under a mile to the mechanical…

Mt. Bierstadt: A photo essay

Perhaps it was a our desire to breathe some fresh mountain air that brought us back to Mount Bierstadt this late September Sunday. Or maybe it filled a longing to see some of the early signs of fall in the form of brown and…

McCullough Gulch Trail: Breckenridge CO

A few weeks ago (Sept. 12) with New Jersey and Texas friends alongside our usual gear in the truck, we made our way back to Breckenridge, a quaint but beloved town nestled in the Tenmile Range. Breckenridge is home to worldclass skiing, amazing hikes, and…