We set out mid-morning for our first ever winter visit to the canyon. The narrow, twisting road had a fair number of scary icy and … Read more...

On a stormy day.

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Sun, snow, and mid-20 temps made for a wonderful end to outdoor adventures for 2018. And it was my 100th hike, quite a milestone. Trudging … Read more...

Overcast skies and a bit of sun with an icy wind and even some snow flurries did not deter us from another off-trail adventure. Taking … Read more...

Despite temps in the 30’s and a strong icy wind, we donned thermal gear and set out for an off-trail excursion. The Nature Preserve is … Read more...

Our celebration of Earth, Spirit, and life took us to the Nature Preserve backcountry. The ascent to the cliffs was along a new route, steep, … Read more...

Strong, icy winds greeted us at the trailhead, but we were prepared with thermal gear. Our off-trail hike took a very steep and strenuous route … Read more...

An unusually warm day for Diana’s first off-trail adventure since returning. Simply to be amongst the towering cliffs, boulders, ancient trees, lichens, and shrubs in … Read more...

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...