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Mt. Sniktau and Grizzly Peak Traverse August 20. There's snow dusting the ground and it's a crisp thirty degrees in the mountains. I am prepared as I could be with sufficient layers and gloves. But as I climb higher and reach the ridge, the wind blasts me back. I huddle behind a ring of rocks… Continue reading second time
a guide and adventure log I chose my favorite hikes from the 2020-21 academic year--because one, that's how I measure the time, not by calendar years of course. And two, I have more content this way, haha. Most are within a couple hours or so of the Denver area. I am attempting a sort of… Continue reading this year’s hikes
I am way behind on sporadic updates, the intermittent postings of sweet highlights that I most easily recall when reflecting on the year. And now that it's summer and I am sorely missing Colorado and mountains (dramatically, for I'm only in Texas for a couple more weeks), here is a throwback to a special gem… Continue reading CO National Monument
Life is indifferent to your wants, you are not in control, etc. Yeah. Most learn this one way or another. And for most, 2020 really emphasized that lesson in the boldest font just to be extra certain that we understand. How fortunate or unfortunate are we to experience such a globally unexpected twist, full of… Continue reading not my will be done;
I am trying not to wish for a time in the past, reaching for the gold of a sun that has already set. Implying that I am discontent with where I am now, the current circumstances, a season of increased stress and harder work. But lately I have been craving the summer, when a drive… Continue reading Much needed (rest)
This has been one of the best summers of my life, and after such an emotionally rough summer last year, I am beyond grateful. To all the people who have made this summer so memorable--you have no idea how thankful I am for your friendship. Because I've captured so many moments, I've decided to post… Continue reading Summer 2020 Rewind
A few hikes in the Denver area Golden Gate Canyon State Park Eldorado Canyon State Park Pine Valley Ranch Park Flatirons Vista Mt. Galbraith While I was hiking Mt. Galbraith, the most amazing moment unfurled right in front of me, one that gave me another insight. There was a family in front of me with… Continue reading Near Denver
Keara Barron 