In the past few days it has dumped snow in the mountains of Utah. While staying with my friends Pam and Earl, we decided to hit the trail when the clouds cleared. So after yoga and brunch, off we went to get in a short afternoon snowshoe. Our pick for a snowshoe – Nobletts Trail … Continue reading
Spring is my favorite time to go snowshoeing. So when my friend Pam suggesting going while I was staying with her and her husband Earl in Utah, I said I’m all in. We had a gorgeous day with plenty of sunshine, light breeze, and comfortable temperatures – all the reasons I love snowshoeing in the … Continue reading
In 1859 fortune seekers flocked to Breckenridge, Colorado. The Gold Rush was on. By 1880, the mining boom was in full swing. Folks dreamed of striking it rich with finds like “Tom’s Baby,” a 13.5-pound gold nugget discovered in 1887. Mining communities like Preston were in their heyday. Like most mining towns, boom turned to … Continue reading
A weekend at Snow Mountain Ranch – I’ll take that anytime! It’s a wonderful gem in Grand County, Colorado. My cousins and I have been multiple times and each time has been a wonderful adventure. Driving up on Friday, I certainly could see the impact of a dry winter in Colorado. But, that was changing … Continue reading
Yes, you can still go snowshoeing in May in Colorado. One of my favorite spring snowshoe adventures is Saint Mary’s Glacier. It is about an hour’s drive from Denver. Technically the glacier is a large perennial snowfield, which means it snow/ice is there year round. You start at an elevation of 10,428′. In winter trekking … Continue reading
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