National Forest

Here you can read about all of our adventures. You'll find stories by location using the map above or you can read our posts chronologically below. We also have categories for trails, peaks, and public lands.

AZT in a DAY

Throughout 2018, I worked with the Arizona Trail Association to organize "AZT in a Day." The goal of the event was large and...

Mount Massive

Every year we get together to climb a 14er with a few of our good friends from our Rocky Mountain Youth Corps days. This year we decided...

Holy Cross

In August of 2017 we took three days to hike Mount of the Holy Cross with our friend Phelan. Playing Farkle at camp....

Belford & Oxford

Collegiate Wilderness Approaching Belford for the first time. The saddle between Belford and Oxford Oxford Summit Karrie removing a rock...

Grays & Torreys

Went to see The Tallest Man on Earth and The Head and The Heart at Red Rocks the night before. Grays Summit Snowy descent to the saddle...

Hot Springs National Park

I crawled out of the tent at twilight, anxious to greet the day despite the cold, and started breakfast. Today, I took my coffee sweet,...

Ozark National Forest

Yesterday was supposed to be a big day of hiking and exploring, but we were rained out after hiking only 0.4 miles. Today we had all...

Harney Peak

After leaving Mount Rushmore last night we headed to a free dispersed campsite in the Black Hills National Forest. Having worked for the...

Panorama Point

Today was our last day of work for the 2015 season! We only worked a half-day so that we could hit the road in the daylight. Karrie and I...

Franconia Ridge & Crawford Notch

Woke up this morning and combed the site for signs of the problem bear from last night. No scat or tracks, but we did notice two large...

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