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An Eerie Feeling on Guanella Pass
Those that love to travel, whether they be the rare few, the people who get to travel for a living, or those who find a way to travel as much as possible, understand that Planet Earth is full of...
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Places that Used to Be
Many different types of images come to mind whenever anyone talks about “ghost towns”. I think of all of those images of abandoned, and partially decayed buildings that are pictured on the cover of...
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Disconnect and Reconnect
2015 is quite a strange time. I wholeheartedly believe that one day we will look back upon this particular era of human history as one of major transition; for better or for worse. It was around...
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Back on Top of the World
Four in the morning is such as strange time of day. It feels almost surreal. Everything around you is so much quieter than we all have become accustomed to seeing it. It is a time when the streets...
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Tea that Isn’t Really Tea
Tea is not something I ever give any real thought to. For me, it is one of those products that has always just been there. As much as I claim to be a curious-minded person, I had never even sat and...
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The CrossFit Games
Sometimes it is difficult for me to wrap my brain around the entity that is CrossFit. It is definitely not your typical gym, where you pay some kind of monthly fee, and get access to group exercise...
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Life On Monument Hill
What does a dog lover do when they suddenly find themselves dogless? Well, they gladly accept the opportunity to “dog-sit” for their friends when they leave town. Those that have lost a pet before...
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When We Get Stuck
Here we are, on the verge of something great! It is right in front of us, in plain sight, a brand new endeavor, a great idea, something that’s going to either change the world, change our lives, or...
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A Fancier Ski Experience
There are plenty of things that make skiing at Beaver Creek Resort different from pretty much anywhere I have ever skied. As soon as I walk into the ski village, I am greeted by the resort’s staff in...
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The Colorado Model Railroad Museum
The later half of March is a confusing time to be in Colorado. The range of possible weather events makes it a tough time period to plan for. In the mountains, there are plenty of times snow...
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Road Trip to Santa Fe
I spent about half a decade working in the Insurance Industry, an industry with a significant presence in Bermuda. At workshops, conferences, and in meetings, I would regularly interact with people...
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Lessons Learned?
Some events in life are clear. They can be clearly labeled a success or a failure. The reason for the success or failure is clear, and there is a clear lesson to be learned from it. One comes out...
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When You Don’t Appreciate What You Have
It’s Memorial Day, and there is a lot on my mind. Part of me feels like I “should be” doing something way more substantial this weekend, as it is one of three big weekends that define summer here in...
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A Mental Health Day
I feel like I have over 100 things on my mind, all vying for space, all wearing me out. All the changes I see around me. The shocks, the craziness, the idiocy. The selfishness. My personal...
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Glenwood Springs: Where Canyon Country Begins
When people think of the American West, certain images often come to mind: The unique natural features of Yellowstone. Iconic mountains that tower over the nearby landscape, such Rainier and Hood....
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A Moderate Hike at Reynolds Park
I became interested in the weather at a young age, in part, because its impact on all of our lives is quite evident, almost every day. While the weather has an impact on nearly all aspects of our...
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Cycling from Denver to Cheyenne
On the evening of July 3rd, having just finished an exhausting six-day bike ride, including four days of cycling over one hundred miles, my body felt a bit relieved. I was actually ready to rest,...
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Backpacking in the Weminuche Wilderness: Day 1
During the month of August I had fallen back into some bad habits. In particular, I’d fallen into the very habit I often criticize my own generation for: scrolling. I know the costs outweigh the...
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Backpacking in the Weminuche Wilderness: Day 2
Before moving to Colorado, I experienced seasons in a completely different way. While there would be some anomalies, for the most part, winter was winter and summer was summer. Snow was something I...
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Backpacking in the Weminuche Wilderness: Day 3
The Weminuche Wildreness appeared to be particularly devastated by the recent Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic. While a portion of the second day was spent above the tree line, and in storms, for much...
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