by Ed Graef | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog, ski, snowboard, snowshoe, winter
When the snow starts piling up, the temptation to get into the backcountry is powerful. The deep untouched powder is just calling to be skied, snowboarded or snowshoed in. To help make a safe decision about winter backcountry travel, there are Avalanche Information...
by Ed Graef | Sep 1, 2024 | Hiking, Peaks
Known as “fourteeners”, mountains that rise 14,000 feet above sea level have long been a destination of the outdoor enthusiast. Whether hiking for fun or on a mission to conquer all the 14ers; hiking peaks has become very popular in the last decade. Most of the 14ers...
by Ed Graef | May 1, 2024 | Geek Advice
Camping Checklist A camping checklist is a great way to make sure you have what you need on your next adventure. If you are car camping or are going to establish a base camp, you have a lot of options and some of what you take will depend specifically on what you or...
by Ed Graef | Apr 1, 2024 | Colorado, Denver, Hiking, ski, snowboard, snowshoe
Early Spring conditions in the high country are a blast if you love playing in the snow. The days are starting to get longer and the temperatures are pleasant. Denver’s proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, Indian Peaks Wilderness and the I-70 corridor make...
by Ed Graef | Feb 20, 2024 | ski, snowboard, snowshoe, winter
Exploring the mountains during the winter months is pure joy for many outdoor enthusiasts. The surreal landscape of undisturbed snow, the still and quiet, and the ease of finding solitude makes winter mountain travel a wonderful experience. With this beauty comes...