Overnighter to Fairy Tale Basin – Indian Peaks Wilderness

The sheer busyness of the 4th of July trailhead outside of Nederland necessitates an early start. Planning on getting 8 miles from the trailhead to make camp also dictates starting early.  It all begins  at 10,150’ and goes up from Continue reading Overnighter to Fairy Tale Basin – Indian Peaks Wilderness

10 Days on the Colorado Trail – South Cottonwood Creek to Browns Creek

During the night I wake up, have to go outside to answer nature’s call and am treated to a big, beautiful moon. It is closer to full with each night, and it is so wondrous that for a split second Continue reading 10 Days on the Colorado Trail – South Cottonwood Creek to Browns Creek