The only thing better than living in Colorado would probably have to be when my non-Colorado friends come to visit me. It’s kind of my personal mission to make all of the people in my life love this state as much as I do. I mean how could you not?! My latest victim was my … Continue reading »
Category Archives: fall
A completely honest trip report
I have recently decided that every single person that fills out a 14ers.com trip report is lying. An actual excerpt from a Belford/Oxford ascent: “If it is even possible, the ridge trail to Oxford manages to be about as good as the trail to Belford’s summit. Unlike many of the connecting ridges in the Sawatch … Continue reading »
Seasons of love
I’m really into making lemonade when life gives me lemons. Since the snow has not been cooperating with my skiing plans this winter, I instead decided to take up a winter trail running adventure this past weekend. My destination? Kenosha Pass. I went there this past fall with my friend Britt to view the aspen … Continue reading »
Fields of gold
This is indeed another blog entry about the gorgeous golden aspens blanketing Colorado right now. I may be obsessed. But at least I am obsessed with nature and not The Jersey Shore, right? Although I am quite admittedly a huge fan of The Bachelor, which also is not exactly quality television. But onto the important … Continue reading »
Happiness is golden aspens
What do you get when you combine fall, aspen trees and trail running? A very happy Paula! My friend offered me her entry into the Aspen Golden Leaf Trail Half-Marathon this summer, when she found out that she had a wedding the same weekend. The race, which was yesterday, coordinated perfectly with my marathon training … Continue reading »