Even with all our “bad luck,” I still consider this trail to be one of my favorites in Colorado! Beautiful sights, foliage, wildlife and big space. This area has it all.
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A year later, I decided to tackle Hell Canyon again. This time I wanted even more solitude and decided to hike off trail to a lake found via Google Maps.
I’ve had experience off trail before, but post holing with no known trail map was a different story. However, the light rock climbing, all the back tracking and crossing over the creek on fallen trees was worth the hike to have this exceptional lake to myself.
Wildlife, incredible views, great weather and solidarity with a beautiful wife. What more can you ask for??
Although this is primarily a backpacking blog, I can’t disregard some of my other extraordinary outdoors adventures. A few years ago, I wrote a piece on the most memorable rapid in the Grand Canyon, and figured I should share it here!
My first time hiking off Roaring Fork Trailhead up to Hell Canyon was a solo trip, and I was quick to find out why they call it Hell Canyon! I found some awesome camp sites and even more amazing views. An area I absolutely want to explore more of.
Winter backpacking can be a blast…with the right gear. I was finally able to make a January backpacking trip possible in Colorado. And it only got me itching for more winter nights in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Also figured my first post should contain a first, something.