Quandary Peak Summit: 14,265 ft

Distance: 6.84 miles (out and back)  Elevation Gain: 3,364 ft (total) 3,371ft (net)  Max Elevation: 14,265 ft  Min. Elevation: 10,901 ft It felt as though we had only just closed our eyes when we were gently roused by the sounds of The Head and the Heart streaming out of the phone at 3:45…

Spruce Creek Trail and Continental Falls

Distance: 6 miles (out and back), Elevation Gain: 1,331 ft  Max Elevation: 11,439 ft,  Min. Elevation: 10,354 ft A very special guest this weekend, my mom, inspired this hiking destination. Tales of her college trips and fun in the past led the three of us all the way…