Tag Archive: winter

Day Two in the Andes

We had set up camp in the valley below the snowy peaks looming above. The mountains taunted us with their massive rocky splendor; it was impossible to escape their presence. After dinner the guides… Continue reading

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – John Muir

The Lares trek, Day One Distance covered: 16km

Giving Aspen Some Color

Forget the fur, we’re all about the color! We definitely stood out with our neon jackets in this fancy town, but we had a blast whilst incredibly warm. We discussed hijacking the van… Continue reading

Aspen, snow looks good on you

A fresh fluffy layer will do wonders for anything, especially an amazing ski town like Aspen.  18 inches of snow in 2 days equals beautification of the city and magic on a mountain… Continue reading

Night Ride

“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”  -Marcus Aurelius 2 horse open sleigh ride under the stars, Aspen Colorado.

Aspen High Country

The Ashcroft settlement was founded in 1879, home to silver prospectors and ladies of loose morals alike…  At an elevation of 9500ft we hiked out to the Pine Creek Cook House and after… Continue reading

Finding Winter

We have been praying for snow but to no avail, Lake Tahoe has had a rough season, only beautiful sunny weather, which I suppose is nothing to complain about. Our prayers were finally… Continue reading