In the beginning of September I did something I regretted not doing sooner: rafting the powerful, raging class IV-V section of Gore Canyon. For those who don’t know what I’ve been up to the past two summers, it’s included a few ridiculous tan lines, one beefed-up right arm and a lot of “refreshing” whitewater. Nearly … More Surviving Gore Canyon (video)
One of my favorite things to do on a day off from work is escape to somewhere new. I’ve been living directly below the Flat Tops for over a year now but had yet to explore one of the most beautiful drives in the area: Coffee Pot Road. Twenty-nine miles of narrow, dirt 4×4 road … More Video: Exploring the Flat Tops Wilderness Area in Colorado
“I haven’t seen a place with this much fusion….mountains like Scotland’s, ice like Antarctica’s, sunsets like San Diego’s. It’s such an amazing blend of countries and places.” —Derek Nguyen Iceland has recently been blowing up in airports, magazines and advertisements as a must-see travel destination, and understandably so. Waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers, black sand beaches and … More The things I wish I had known/am glad I knew before visiting Iceland
“A bad day on the mountain is better than a good day in the office.” -Unknown My snowboard season is officially over, and I’m officially hooked. Having never stepped foot on any kind of board in my life, I chose skiing when I first came to Colorado. I had at least tried skiing before, so … More Superbowl Sunday and snowboarding
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