Adventures
Outside
Hiking, backpacking, cycling — time spent in motion.
Tahoe Rim Trail
174 miles around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Solo thru-hike planned for 12 days.
Gravel Ride
Platte River Trail13.42 mi · 531 ft gain · 55 min 16 sec · Out & back
Solo gravel ride on the Platte River Trail. Finally some relief from the heat — 61 degrees at ride time. Max heart rate 173.
Day Hike
Local Trail — Pack Training Day 33.16 mi · 167 ft gain · 1 hr 9 min · Loop
Day three of pack training — 35lb pack, 82° with a real feel of 86°. Just more time on my feet.
Day Hike
Highline Canal Trail4.39 mi · 66 ft gain · 1 hr 37 min · Out & back
Day two of pack training — 35lb pack with 6L of water. 101° with a real feel of 108°. Flat, not much shade, super hot. Foot felt good — tape and new insoles holding up.
Day Hike
South Rim & Willow Creek Loop3.05 mi · 489 ft gain · 1 hr 17 min · Loop
Prep hike with the family — Mike, Luke (home visiting!), Zoe and Izzy. Carried a 33lb pack with 6L of water. 88° with a real feel of 98°. Beautiful but HOT.
Gravel Ride
Platte River Recovery Spin9.37 mi · 262 ft gain · 43 min · Out & back
Solo recovery ride on Exie after a heavy leg day — local gravel and the Platte River trail to spin the legs out.
Gravel Ride
Return from Austria Gravel Spin7.79 mi · 226 ft gain · 38 min · Loop
A quick gravel spin with Mike on the last day in Austria — ended at a beer, as it should.
Day Hike
Saalach River5.42 mi · 500 ft gain · 2 hr 3 min · Out & back
A stunning river hike along the Saalach in Lofer — water, wildflowers, and record heat that made every step worth it.
Day Hike
Von Lofer zum Grubhörndl3.8 mi · 1,106 ft gain · 1 hr 57 min · Out & back
A solo hike in the Austrian Alps near Lofer — steep, gorgeous, and a smart turnaround at record heat.
Adventure
Indian Creek & Stephens Gulch Loop18 mi · 1,929 ft gain · 6 hr 49 min · Loop
Solo hike along the South Platte River — steady climbing on dirt road to the dam, Bear Gulch, Mill Gulch, then the top loop before heading back down. This one mimicked Day 1 of TRT.
Day Hike
Deer Mountain6.1 mi · 1,397 ft gain · 2 hr 47 min · Out & back
A 52nd birthday hike with Mike in Rocky Mountain National Park. Panoramic views, 10,000 feet, and a perfect day.
Day Hike
South Rim & Willow Creek Loop Trail3.5 mi · 505 ft gain · 1 hr 25 min · Loop
Roxborough State Park is a true natural gem. Dramatic views of red rock formations angling skyward — some of the best views in the park, and less crowded than the Fountain Valley Trail. Hiked with Andi.