I lived in Colorado for 7 years and got to know Rocky Mountain National Park quite well during this time. The park affords hikers a great opportunity to experience large expanses of high altitude tundra, while also enjoying numerous alpine lakes beneath the higher peaks. Rocky Mountain offers something for […]
As much as I love hiking and exploring in general, sometimes I crave an exciting scramble to the top of a mountain that involves some exposure and is more than just a walk-up. The Middle Teton in Grand Teton National Park is one of my favorite peak-bagging objectives. The standard […]
Glacier National Park is one area in the Western U.S. where I waited way too long to visit. When I had a chunk of time off in the summer a few years ago, my girlfriend and I finally took a trip up to Glacier from Jackson where we spent the […]
A mountain paradise full of numerous alpine lakes surrounded by rugged peaks and wildflower filled meadows. What more could you want on a backpacking trip? The Alice Toxaway Loop is an 18-mile trek into the heart of Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains that is full of highlight-reel scenry. This hike is typically […]
Looking for a high-altitude summit hike near Jackson Hole that doesn’t involve a massive elevation gain? The Jackson Peak hike across the valley from the Teton Range is a short drive from Jackson and gets you above 10,000 feet in just a few hours. This hike can easily be done […]
Looking for a unique half-day trek in Wyoming’s Teton Range without the national park tourists? The hike to the Wind Cave along the western slopes of the Tetons in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness is a fantastic choice! This moderately difficult hike offers impressive wildflower displays and a beautiful waterfall, before […]