Jonny and I hiked El Diente. Rained on us as we arrived, rained on us as we left, great weather while we walked. Still need to go back to do Wilson and Mt Wilson.
Summer 14er with the boys (Mt Huron again)
Three years ago I took the boys up to Mt Huron by myself, and carried Emerson up while Bodie and Jasper walked. This summer we went up again as a full family, to the same fantastic campsite as last time. We were joined by another intrepid family, so we had
Three boys, one fourteener (also: ways to mobilize kids for outdoor success)
This past weekend my four-year-old Emerson hiked 7.5 miles with a vertical elevation gain of 3,000 feet, summiting Uncompaghre at 14,309 ft altitude. My 7- and 9-year-old were there too—it was a three boy + one dad adventure—but clearly my four-year-old claims the prize. The hike started at 4:30 AM,
Bit of relief up in Colorado
It’s been far too long since I’ve thrown up a trip report, particularly in this surreal COVID era. We were sent home, to work from home, at the beginning of March I believe. I found myself recognizing and experiencing the Spring with a satisfaction that I can’t remember feeling. I
Hiking Mt Huron with the boys (a Colorado 14er)
Well, unbelievably, we did it. I took all three boys up to Colorado by myself this past weekend to find some Colorado alpine camping– high and cool and up a bumpy 4wd road that thins the herd. Our notional purpose was to hike Mt Huron, a Colorado 14er—one of 54
San Luis (Jon’s last 14er, just camping for us)
We gathered together to do Jon’s last 14er with him, San Luis. I ended up staying up all night driving Emerson around on the forest roads in the dark because he wouldn’t sleep, so I didn’t end up hiking with them. Still a fun time, and a beautiful spot.
