Tagged: hiking

Mt. Bierstadt Winter Ascent

Distance: 10.12 miles Elevation gain: 3,308 feet Date: February 27, 2019 Time: 7 hours 21 minutes Bathrooms: Clean, flushing toilets in the Georgetown Visitor Center (year-round option); Summer hikers can benefit from toilets at the...

Nevada: Boundary Peak (13,140 feet)

Date:  September 21, 2017 & June 25, 2018 Distance: 8.9 miles round trip via Queens Canyon Trail Elevation: 13,140 feet Vertical gain: 4,400 feet Calories burned: 5,444 (according to AllTrails recording) Time: 11 hours Bathrooms: none Attempt...

2017 Reflections

Thank you to our readers for the support and open dialogue this year!  We love connecting with each of you. We’ve been talking about this for years, but our sign at Fort Reno is making...

REVIEW: Fenix HL60R Rechargeable Headlamp

A Must for Outdoor Needs Indestructible, solid, hearty, and just plain awesome are descriptions that come to mind after testing the Fenix HL60R Rechargeable Headlamp.  This premium headlamp was perfect for an alpine start...

REVIEW: Rovor BuddyBlinder Headlamp

In need of a quality headlamp at a great price? Rovor’s Martel BuddyBlinder 4 Mode LED Headlamp Flashlight has all the trimmings.   I began wearing this headlamp camping in a torrential downpour in...

REVIEW: Fuel 100 Electro-Bites

Like most distance hikers and runners, we rely heavily on gels, bars, and chews to keep ourselves going. We’re always looking for something new, and were excited to try a variety of Fuel100’s Electro-Bites, including:...