Storming The Castles

In the quiet corner of Colorado where Skyler and I attended college, early fall is an exciting time of year. That’s because this region, the high-altitude Gunnison Valley, is home to vast forests of aspen trees, which change to a golden-leafed glory in the first few weeks of autumn. With weather still warm enough for […]

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High Hopes on Talus Slopes

Mount Hope towers above the popular recreation area of Twin Lakes, Colorado. Despite its alluring contours and inviting slopes, it is often neglected; overshadowed by its slightly taller neighbors. Standing at an impressive 13,933′, Mount Hope is Colorado’s 64th tallest peak, and its proximity to larger and more popular summits in the Sawatch Range keep […]

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