Author Archives: Laura Cardon

What it’s like to volunteer on a trail building project (and why it’s important)

One summer, my previous day job took me on a trip to build some trail. Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) helps fund a ton of trail projects, but this was the first time many of us had gone out to actually build one ourselves. We were paired up with a crew from Mile High Youth Corps, andContinue reading “What it’s like to volunteer on a trail building project (and why it’s important)”

How to pack for two weeks in Greece with one carry-on

I’m back from my honeymoon in Greece, freshly married and no longer jet-lagged. There were obviously a lot of great things about this trip, but one of my proudest moments was managing to fit everything I needed for two weeks in one carry-on. This post from Erin Outdoors and this list specifically for the GreekContinue reading “How to pack for two weeks in Greece with one carry-on”

Is there space for beginner runners in Leadville?

Like many other runners, I heard about Leadville from the classic running book Born to Run, with its tales of elite athletes and insane conditions and 100-mile races in the mountains. So when we showed up in town to pace a new friend at the Leadville Trail 100 in 2016, I was nervous (to sayContinue reading “Is there space for beginner runners in Leadville?”

Beginner’s Guide to Floating: What to wear (and expect) your first time tubing

Let me preface this by saying I went floating down a river in Colorado in August, when water levels are low and temperatures are semi-tolerable. Your experience may vary (I hope you can find a warmer river than I did) but the clothes and gear you need won’t. Do I need to get a legitContinue reading “Beginner’s Guide to Floating: What to wear (and expect) your first time tubing”