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Here is a small section of photos I took on the CMC backpacking trip last weekend. We went to Crystal Lakes above Breckenridge, CO. Beautiful area, with tons of wild flowers in bloom. The group I am with on these … Continued
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This is what happens to your living room when you combine 2 gear intensive, and logistically challenging exercises into one trip. For the last week I have been looking to see how I can pull off piggybacking a motorcycle … Continued
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This last weekend I wrapped up my first overnight trip with the CMC backpacking group I am a part of. This was a great trip, with some good education on back country navigation, how to properly use maps, read terrain, … Continued
In the past I’ve not
In the past I’ve not been a big fan of Bassnectar, but in listening to the “Into the Sun” release, there are some pretty damn good songs. Into the Sun itself is a great one. Science Fiction also is a pretty … Continued
Good Bye GoDaddy, Hello Azure
After GoDaddy got in the habit of banning my IP’s because I am doing FTP transfers every minute of Denver skyline images (totaling 100mb/day) to a website I use to host data for this blog… I am done with them. … Continued
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Second set of pics showing more of the meadows and the surrounding areas. Also a funny look at how to watch a movie in a very small 1P tent 
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First batch of pics from my first solo backpacking trip to Craig Meadows in the Lost Creek Wilderness. I got an early start on Thursday so I did some exploring of the meadows area and added on some good mileage … Continued
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Packed up and off to the lost creek wilderness on a solo overnight hike.
Backpacking Water Systems
Water is pretty critical in daily life, but more-so when it comes to backpacking and being in the outdoors for an extended period. Water also is heavy, it is the single most dense item in most backpacks at 2.2lbs … Continued
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Yesterday was the first trip with the CMC (Colorado Mountain Club) for the backpacking classes I am taking. We headed up for a day trip to the White Range Open Space just above Denver in the foothills. The trip was … Continued
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Pictures of the July 10th Fireworks at Coors Field after the Rockies Game.
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Lightning storm north of Denver on July 10th. Taken from the Ball Park District.