Misadventure: Just Deserts

There is an ineffable allure to the desert, showcased in Utah’s town of Moab, where tourists from across the world come to see the strange and almost alien landscape that the desert offers. This landscape recounts a geological story that began millions of years ago and continues to present day, being carried on by weathering […]

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Going Coastal

For me, I usually spend less time adventuring when snow begins to fall. This is not because I dislike snow, rather, I merely don’t have a lot of experience dealing with it. An REI gift card recently reminded me “adventure has no off season.” With this lovely adage in mind, I decided to try an […]

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Leavick All Behind

This past December, at the start of my last winter break, I struck out for a summit attempt of Horseshoe Mountain. This peak is aptly named for its horseshoe-like curvature and can be seen rising high above the South Park Basin, just southwest of Fairplay. It’s Colorado’s 72nd-largest ranked mountain, standing proud at 13,898 feet. […]

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