Finally, the Alaska pictures. To summarize…this past August was one of the warmest in Colorado history. Elaine and I, being autumn and winter people, needed a respite. We took advantage of $280 tickets from Denver to Anchorage and a plethora… Continue reading

Work day, but the morning thousand foot climb is essential to keeping the soul soaring. In the process, found some slopes that look exceptional for skiing this winter. 'Tis the age of exploration. Continue reading

I like National Parks. I've scoffed them in the past as being too crowded, but the truth of the matter is there is a reason these are the crown jewels of our world. And the animals notice too. There are… Continue reading

Just one photo from today. Stella, the mountain dog extraordinaire, lounging in the August snow. Continue reading

Headed back to the park to Glacier Gorge. Good swimming in Black Lake and an awesome herd of elk bathing up high. Oh, and apparently to people passing on the trail, I now officially look like Shaun White! Chasm Lake.… Continue reading

The once mighty Caribou snowfield… …has been reduced. The end is near. So is the beginning. Continue reading

Chore day in the morning, Check engine lights, new ID's, various riff-raff to occupy time. When afternoon rolled around, we were worn by the necessary mundane. And then it started to rain. And thunder. And then rain harder. I suggested… Continue reading

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Elaine has been feeling less than ideal for the past month, but she's well now.  Celebrated with a nice jaunt up to Chasm Lake. Awesome to have my best friend back to hike with. As an aside, today was the… Continue reading