An exhilarating solo adventure in the backcountry of the Nature Preserve. Although a bit warmer than Monday, the icy winds meant not another person in … Read more...

Temps barely above freezing, but I set out a bit later in the morning for a new off-trail adventure. There was more risk than usual, … Read more...

Yet another off-trail solo adventure, despite near-freezing temps and icy winds. My decision to invest in cold-weather gear has already paid off big time! The … Read more...

Overcast skies and temps in the high 30’s were no match for my new winter gear. The solo off-trail hike traversed some new territory, with … Read more...

More snow, but icy winds and just-above freezing temps did not deter me from a solo off-trail hike. The winter gear worked admirably, and the … Read more...

Temps barely about 40, 25 mph icy winds, some stormy clouds, and bits of snow did not deter me from a solo hike in the … Read more...

Although somewhat icy cold at the beginning of our off-trail adventure, things warmed up quickly. Much of it was due to bright sunlight and the … Read more...

A sunny day with frigid winds, perfect for trying out new thermal gear, which blocked the wind and provided warmth. Our off-trail adventure once again … Read more...

What better way than to spend it immersed in the beauty and magic of our Earth. Our off-trail adventure, despite overcast skies and an icy … Read more...

Yet another sunny and unseasonably warm day in the high country. Our off-trail explorations took us in a few new directions, culminating in a steep … Read more...