Thanks to a vast trail system and some of the most spectacular peaks in the United States, Aspen is an mecca for overnight backpacking trips. Take your pick of spectacular… Read More
Month: May 2018
Inspired by Everest? Try Tackling 7 Summits in Illinois
The appetite for stories and pictures about Mt. Everest never seems to diminish. This week the new movie Everest hits theaters, with an A-list cast and IMAX-worthy cinematography examining the… Read More
The 10 Best Hikes in Boulder
It’s so secret that Boulder boasts a wealth of top-notch hiking. The foothills and mountains above town represent the eastern terminus of the Rocky Mountains, rising up to elevations more… Read More
Climb Spain’s Highest Peak and Other Adventures on Tenerife
Summit fever has swept through the bunks of Altavista Refuge, a modest stone hut perched at 10,700 feet on the volcanic flanks of Mount Teide. Rustling bodies wake me at… Read More
The 10 Craziest Food Challenges in Kentucky
Have you ever been really, really hungry? Like, hungry enough to eat a 12-pound pizza? Or maybe you like a good food challenge, and you can imagine yourself racing the… Read More