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October 11, 2022

Colorado 14ers #3: Mount Blue Sky

I look up at Mount Blue Sky every single day. It’s the most prominent mountain on the horizon from where we live in the Denver area. Continue reading

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June 7, 2022

Colorado Hikes: Chicago Lakes (the winter version)

I work with the best people, including quite a few who like to hike. Which means I have lots of hiking buddies! This past spring, we spent a lovely spring Saturday hiking to Chicago Lakes with one of them. Actually, while it was starting to feel like spring on the plains, it was still very… Continue reading

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November 10, 2020

Colorado Hikes: Beartracks Lake

Even as we consistently check hikes off our to-do list, it never seems to get any shorter. And yes, we’re extremely fortunate to have so many options to choose from. I’m definitely not complaining. But it can also sometimes be overwhelming to decide which trail to tackle each weekend. Case in point: this hike. Hiking… Continue reading

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