When Lightning Strikes at Rocky Mountain National Park

We had a bit of a rocky adventure at Rocky Mountain National Park — all due to our own negligence might I add. The story I'm about to recount was the single most terrifying experience of my life up until this point. Even just writing about it now, I can feel that same panic as … Continue reading When Lightning Strikes at Rocky Mountain National Park

Summiting Grizzly Peak

Colorado is known for its 14ers, the peaks in the Rocky Mountains that exceed 14,000ft. Grizzly Peak is not one of those peaks. While Grizzly doesn't quite meet the benchmark, it does sit rather pretty at 13,428ft — my personal highest. With the steep grades and drastic elevation changes that go along with them, this … Continue reading Summiting Grizzly Peak