Colorado Archives – The Olden Chapters

Adventure August 27, 2018

It is difficult to visit Colorado without going on an outdoor adventure. In fact, Colorado is one of the best places for hiking in…

Gem Lake: Estes Park, CO Date Hiked: May 28, 2018 Length: 3.1 mi Elevation Gain: 990 ft Starting Elevation: 7,856 ft Difficulty: Moderate…

St. Mary’s Glacier Date Hiked: May 20th, 2018 Length: 1.3 mi (7.9 mi for James Peak) Elevation Gain: 387 ft Starting Elevation: 10,367 ft…

Hiking the Flatirons: Boulder, CO Date Hiked: April 14, 2018 This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information.…

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information. Garden of the Gods: Colorado Springs Date Hiked: September 26, 2017 &…

It is incredibly rare for me to end up beginning my spring break with no plans. Usually, I have pages of task lists and…

Adventure February 22, 2018

Mount Falcon via Castle Trail Date Hiked: February 11, 2018 Length: 7.9 mi Elevation Gain: 1669 ft Starting Elevation: 6060 Difficulty: Intermediate Distance…

Adventure February 12, 2018

South Table Mountain Hike, Golden, CO Date Hiked: January 28, 2018 Length: 9.2 miles Elevation Gain: 1023 ft Starting Elevation: 5800 ft Difficulty:…

Adventure February 2, 2018

Aspen is among one of the most popular skiing locations and is definitely a top Colorado winter destination. This cute, historic brick building filled…

Adventure February 2, 2018

Alberta Falls via Glacier Gorge Trail, CO Date Hiked: November 4, 2017 Length: 1.6 Miles Elevation Gain: 219 ft Starting Elevation: 9180 ft Difficulty:…