Castle Rock, Colorado

It is that time of year! The time of year that the trees catch fire across the country - creating stunning and photogenic scenes glittered throughout the woods. Here in Colorado, there are many places to see the fall colors around the state. So here is a list of my top 5 favorite places to go:1. ...

The last few weeks I have spent using the Patagonia Nine Trails 26 L Women’s Backpack. The pack was designed as a lightweight women’s-specific, full-day adventure pack. I’ve owned an Osprey 26L pack for several years now and have been extremely happy, but I will say this Patagonia pack gives it ...

Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to perhaps some of the most unique landscapes in the United States. Featuring the biggest dunes in North America, GSDNP is located in southern Colorado at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. I had the opportunity to visit for a weekend and practice l...

Reason 1: Colorado is massive! If you are visiting for a short time-period, renting a Jeep is the most efficient way to get around the Rockies! A standard rental car can only get you so far. If you truly want to make the most of your trip, you need a vehicle that can take you over the mountains! ...

Us Colorado people know this time of year all to well - mud season - where the resorts are about to close or already are, and the mountains are not accessible yet to hike because there's still to much snow. Below are a few options I’d suggest you look into during mud season to keep yourself occup...

Most people put away their backpacks when winter rolls around, but the adventurous few just switch from hiking boots to skis or snowshoes. Colorado is home to the famous 10th Mountain Division Hut System, a set of stunning mountain ski cabins, as well as other public and private winter getaways i...

Colorado is known well for its high peaks and alpine trails, so it's no surprise that the state can be a landscape photographer's paradise. After moving to northern Colorado earlier this year, I got the chance to begin exploring the Rockies for real. I had made the hike to this lake several time...

Winter is a great time to hike a trail along the Front Range in Colorado. While the mountains stay socked in with snow, it’s not unusual to have 60 degree days in Denver in January or February. But, average high temperatures are in the 40s, so layer up and hit the trail along the Front Range. Plu...

How can you explore Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in just two days, you might ask? Either you finally have your two days off of work after a long forty hour week and you’re located in Colorado, or you might be on your next great American road trip and only have two days to explore N...

Colorado is home to a pretty spectacular variety of backcountry huts, stunning mountain ski cabins, and other public and private winter getaways in the high country. The huts offer shelter from the biting winter cold as well as a base for winter adventures like backcountry skiing. Here are a few ...

Now that summer is beginning to show itself in the high country, it's time to think more about getting out and enjoying the beautiful car camping destinations throughout the Front Range. Although not an exhaustive list, this list should give you an idea of where to start and some of the beautiful...

Colorado is known for its tall mountains and great winter sports. This is all I thought the state was good for but now, after spending 17 days in this sunny state I have been proven wrong first hand. With driving, kayaking, climbing, hiking, camping, exploring and drinking you can have one wild e...

My gear organization didn’t always look this way. I had spent years dreaming of someday having a well-organized gear room. During that time, I had grown accustomed to sifting through giant plastic totes, rummaging under the bed, or searching in random backpacks attempting to find that one piece ...

Originally posted on out-spiration.com Freedom to Roam Ahhh, the exhilarating feeling of open fields and rushing waters; the golden aspens glimmering in the wind; those pristine mountains capped in snow; the freedom to roam. Here in the United States we pride ourselves on our park systems and pub...

Two years ago I released "Colorado - A Living Landscape", a 5-year time-lapse project featuring fall in Colorado. Last year I set out to create the same powerful visual connection as the first film, but with my drone. This is Colorado's most incredible season and locations as seen from the air. ...

Jones Pass is my hidden camping go-to spot in Colorado. It requires high-clearance vehicles for the majority of the pass but offers amazing views of Colorado that are relatively unknown. I tend to dip off to Jones Pass if I want to spend a spontaneous night out camping but don't have the time to ...