My Adventures

It’s all about adventure. I turned 60 in April and retired in May. Now it is time to take a hike. First up: The 485 mile Colorado Trail (CT) from Denver to Durango.

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Day 1 Jon dropped me off at Waterton Canyon at 5:30 with a good hug. 6 miles to the dam ...

6:30 AM start and a 1700’ climb right out of the gate. Long but not harsh. Snack on top with ...

Saw a huge bear 2 miles from camp. The best kind, 100 yards down slope, paying me no mind. Make ...

Jon, Svea dog and I hiked part of the Chicago Lakes Trail by Mt. Evans. Just 5 miles but at ...

The air is thin here and will be thinner the higher I go. To acclimate I came to Denver yesterday ...

You don’t want to carry more than about 5 days of food (about 8 pounds). You have to “resupply” in ...

Thirty round trips on my practice hill today and two buzzards show up. Is what happens when you get old ...

You don’t want to carry more than about 5 days of food (about 8 pounds). You have to “resupply” in ...