Alaska: Exit Glacier and the Harding Icefield
Exit Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska, sitting just outside Seward inside Kenai Fjords National Park, and it earns…
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Colorado 13ers: Hiking The Dyer Mountain Group
The Dyer Mountain Group is a set of Colorado 13ers located close to Mount Sherman, a very easy and popular Colorado 14er. This…
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Colorado 13ers: Horseshoe Mountain Loop
Weekend break with Dasani to hike Colorado 13ers Mt Sheridan, Peerless Mountain, Horseshoe Mountain and Finnback Knob. I had mentioned bagging a few…
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Colorado: Drive Up Pikes Peak
Last-minute change of plans during our Old Colorado City weekend with – a drive up Pikes Peak. After visiting Garden of the Gods…
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Colorado: The Seven Bridges Trail Outside Colorado Springs
Some trails feel like a big commitment before you even lace up your boots. The Seven Bridges Trail in North Cheyenne Canyon isn’t…
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Mount Flora: A Beginner-Friendly Colorado 13er with Big Views
Mount Flora is a Colorado 13er – a peak above 13,000 feet. While I spend most of my time planning for 14ers, there…
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Lackawanna Peak: A Quiet Colorado Centennial Summit
Lackawanna Peak is the 95th highest peak in Colorado and is overlooked by most folks driving between Twin Lakes and Aspen on Highway…
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Mount Lindsey 14er: Climbing Colorado’s Reopened Private Peak
Mount Lindsey is the 43rd highest peak in the state of Colorado at 14,055 feet, and has been on my list of 14ers…
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Vardo, Norway: Remote Beauty and WWII History on the Barents Sea
Our first stop after leaving Kirkenes aboard the Hurtigruten Kong Harald is the small village of Vardo. Vardo has the distinction of being…
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Dogsledding in Kirkenes: Arctic Thrills and Frozen Trails
Dogsledding has been on my bucket list for several decades, and we finally got our chance during our time in Kirkenes. We looked…
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Norway-Russia Border: A Quiet Frontier with Global Significance
A quick visit to the Norway Russia border is one of the must-do tourist stops for anybody ending up in Kirkenes Norway. The…
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Honningsvag, Norway: Gateway to the North Cape
The fishing village of Honningsvag is our first real stop on our voyage north on the Havila Capella from Tromso to Kirkenes. Honningsvag…
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Cruising on the Havila Capella: Eco-Friendly Luxury in Norway’s Fjords
We’re not cruise ship people by any means, but it’s good to finally be on board the Havila Capella and heading north into…
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Winter Weather Welcome: Embracing the Chill in Northern Norway
Winter weather is great when you’re making plans, packing your snow gear and heading into the mountains to play in the deep fluffy…
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Chain of Lakes Trail: Serene Hike Through Washington’s Alpine Lakes
The Chain of Lakes trail is a long drive up to the Mount Baker ski area, but is ranked the number one hike…
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San Isabel Snow Hike: Winter Trekking in Colorado’s Backcountry
Sometimes you have to take a break from working on barn projects, and since the San Isabel National Forest is right in the…
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Snowshoe to Bierstadt Lake: Winter Trek in Rocky Mountain National Park
We couldn’t possibly have more snowshoe photos…
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Playing in the Park: Family Fun and Outdoor Escapes
Weekend means playing in the Park! Hikes we’ve done many times, just never get old. Short on words, big on snow. I wish…
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Triangle Mountain Hike: New Year’s Day Adventure
Triangle Mountain sits right out the back door (0.88 miles as the crow flies), and has been really low on the list for…
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Snow Blast at The Loch: Winter Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park
We haven’t been up to The Loch (Loch Vale) since last winter, and we weren’t sure what to expect once we got into…
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Sawtooth Lake via the Iron Creek Trail – Hiking Guide
Sawtooth Lake via the Iron Creek Trail is the number one hike in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. At 10 miles and approximately…
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