St. Mary’s Glacier is a bit of a hidden gem, and it’s definitely a hike you should do once. Obviously, it’s not hard to find spectacular views on hikes in Colorado, but how many chances do you get to hike on a glacier?! To be completely honest, this was a doozy of a hike for me asContinue reading “Beginner’s Trail Guide: St. Mary’s Glacier”
Author Archives: Laura Cardon
Jog A Dog at Denver Animal Shelter
Disclaimer: I take no responsibility if you fall in irreversible, head over heels love with any of the dogs you jog with. They are all up for adoption and I’m not liable for any severe cases of puppy love. Do you live in the Denver area? Do you have a mild to moderate obsession withContinue reading “Jog A Dog at Denver Animal Shelter”
Beginner’s Trail Guide: Gem Lake in Estes Park
This four-mile out and back trail was the first hike I ever did after moving to Colorado. The elevation in Estes Park is no joke, so if you’re new to town like I was, plan on taking lots of water and lots of breaks. It was slightly demoralizing that a very small fluffy white dogContinue reading “Beginner’s Trail Guide: Gem Lake in Estes Park”
Beginner’s Trail Guide: Snowshoeing in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
After several weekends of hibernating with Netflix on my couch, I decided to be a real Coloradan and embrace winter. After learning the basics from REI, I decided it was time to get out there and try it. Snowshoeing isn’t rocket science, but the two major blunders I made were picking a super hilly trailContinue reading “Beginner’s Trail Guide: Snowshoeing in Golden Gate Canyon State Park”
How to deal with your running injury
I’ve been dealing with tendonitis for four months, but admittedly haven’t been a very good patient for most of that time. Since January, I have buckled down, put on a boot, and took a break from any and all potentially cardiovascular exercise. This means no hiking, no running, no horseback riding, NOTHING. Staying positive hasn’tContinue reading “How to deal with your running injury”
Outdoor Beginner 