At 4:30am I heard my alarm chime signaling it was time to get out of bed. I got up slowly and didn’t even bother to make coffee before pulling out...
Great Sand Dunes National Park: A Magical Desert Landscape in the Midst of the Mountains
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Colorado
Quandary Peak: Poor Decision Making and Emergency Preparedness at 14,000 Feet
On Monday we woke at 4:30am and started making our way to Quandary Trailhead in Breckenridge, CO. We had been in Colorado for eight days at that...
Pikes Peak: A Tough Climb for My First 14er!
When I started hiking just about a year ago I heard about the Colorado 14ers from a friend that lives in Denver. I never imagined that I'd get the...
Flattop Mountain: A Not So Flat Hike in RMNP
12,362 feet. That's the elevation of the mountain we climbed Wednesday. We being Kris and Carrie, my bosses, and their three kids Emma, Abby, and...
Emerald Lake and Glacier Basin: An Exciting First National Park Experience
As I sit here on a large rock in the middle of a field in Rocky Mountain National Park, I'm more and more amazed by my surroundings with every...
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Hi! I'm Lexi and this is my pup Lucy. This is our hiking blog where I write all about our adventures! Our goal is to empower you with the tools and advice you need to spend more time in nature. Lucy and I have tested lots of gear, hiked many trails around the world, and learned more about ourselves than we could have ever imagined. Join us as we our continue exploring the backcountry and beyond! 
