Hikes

Columbine lake

A Colorado Hike Not To Miss

A hike on Columbine Lake Trailhead in Grand County satisfies three key ingredients for a great outdoor active day: water, wildlife and wilderness. The trek starts at the Junco Lake Trailhead (directions below) about a 40-minute drive from downtown Winter Park. The first mile of the 6.8-mile roundtrip hike follows an old jeep road in…

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Travel to Girdwood for a True Alaskan Experience

Making the perfect mountain escape, Girdwood rocks summer with unbeatable hiking in the summer and world class skiing in the winter. Aside from active outdoor adventures, you can find dynamite dining options, friendly locals and some of the best in wildlife sighting. Plus, you are minutes away from Whittier, where a mini nation of glaciers…

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Take the Trails of Rocky Mountain National Park

“This park is the jewel of Colorado,” hiking guide Marlene Borneman tells our group of gals as we set off on our expedition to Gem Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Ready to show off what is only a sliver of the beauty in Estes Park, Marlene led us on a hike (3.6 mi. R.T.)…

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Hiking to the Sally Barber Mine

Trek to the abandoned Sally Barber Mine in Breckenridge, CO to explore history.  After following the trail for a speedy 1.5 miles you will discover the ruins of a wooden mine that dates back to the 1800’s. Put yourself in the boots of a brave miner getting ready to be lowered hundreds of feet into…

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Hiking to the Sally Barber Mine

Trek to the abandoned Sally Barber Mine in Breckenridge, CO to explore history.  After following the trail for a speedy 1.5 miles you will discover the ruins of a wooden mine that dates back to the 1800’s. Put yourself in the boots of a brave miner getting ready to be lowered hundreds of feet into…

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Hiking to the Sally Barber Mine

Trek to the abandoned Sally Barber Mine in Breckenridge, CO to explore history.  After following the trail for a speedy 1.5 miles you will discover the ruins of a wooden mine that dates back to the 1800’s. Put yourself in the boots of a brave miner getting ready to be lowered hundreds of feet into…

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Hiking to the Sally Barber Mine

Trek to the abandoned Sally Barber Mine in Breckenridge, CO to explore history.  After following the trail for a speedy 1.5 miles you will discover the ruins of a wooden mine that dates back to the 1800’s. Put yourself in the boots of a brave miner getting ready to be lowered hundreds of feet into…

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Hut Hut Hike to Francie’s Cabin in Breckenridge, CO

Hut hut hike! Situated near timberline in the White River National Forest, outdoorists will find Francie’s Cabin cozied away off Peak 10 in Breckenridge, Colorado. The hut is named after Frances Bailey who died in a plane crash in 1989. Now standing in her name is a 20 person cabin connecting strangers as friends after taking a trek through…

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Hut Hut Hike to Francie's Cabin in Breckenridge, CO

Hut hut hike! Situated near timberline in the White River National Forest, outdoorists will find Francie’s Cabin cozied away off Peak 10 in Breckenridge, Colorado. The hut is named after Frances Bailey who died in a plane crash in 1989. Now standing in her name is a 20 person cabin connecting strangers as friends after taking a trek through…

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Mount Sanitas Hike, Boulder

Mount Sanitas in Boulder delivers impressive views no matter the season. Whether running, biking or hiking your heart will sing as it beats with you up the steep grade. The hike is a quick 3.3 miles round trip and climbs over 2,000 feet.  You will summit just over 6,000 feet. The trailhead is only five…

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