I saw a photo of a girl I vaguely knew on Facebook, Jav, rocking a bright blue cap with a huge smile strewn across her face. The page she was tagged on was called, Mt. Sanitas Mad Hatter Project – Random Acts of Kindness. The description reads: In 2025, Curtis Jones began to give out …
Cross-posted with my friends at Trail Sisters I’ve been running for 10 years, but I do not call myself a runner. I am a trained dancer. I am a hiker. I am a snowboarder and mountain athlete. But I am definitely not a runner. I don’t track my times, know my pace or know any …
How to get cross country skis for newbies! Whether you’re an athlete looking to add another winter sport to your repertoire, a parent looking to get your youngster kitted out, or a seasoned ski pro looking for an all-encompassing resource to send to a friend, I’ve got you. A massive thank you to Kathi Kirkeby, …
Best Hikes & Day Trips Around Boulder, Colorado Upon moving to Boulder in 2022, I knew getting into the high country with ease was a top priority for me. I came from living in ski towns with top-notch mountain access. I knew I wanted to settle in a place where wilderness areas and nature spaces …
Things to Do in NYC Brooke’s move to New York inspired me to pull together my own list of the best activities to do in this global city, based on my time living there in college. Here is my personal NYC: the spots and neighborhoods I loved and think are a good use of your …
The author reflects on their transformative travel experience, visiting three countries in twelve days, but acknowledges a shift in priorities due to health concerns and personal commitments. Cherishing memories of past adventures, they now value slower, intentional travel, prioritizing family and friends over exploration, while embracing life in Colorado and new responsibilities.
Outdoor Inclusivity Awards 2025: The Orgs Making Outdoor Spaces More Accessible It was only recently when recovering from brain surgery, that through some of my travels and outdoor excursions, I noticed the importance of championing and celebrating inclusive orgs and programs. I took it upon myself to create the super legit, tried and true and …
We met traveling in Costa Rica. Because I am a brain tumor survivor, there are certain things I have to look out for when traveling now, that previously may have never occurred to me. Cut back to Costa Rica, I’ve arrived to a group of strangers who would be biking around Lake Arenal and adventuring …
My travel blog was originally meant to chronicle my adventurous escapades around the world. It followed me, wallock, with a dwindling budget, intrepid attitude and unwavering spirit of exploration and desire to connect with others in diverse locales and share stories. I did not imagine I would ever be writing tips for traveling with an …
Hola Céntrale America: Costa Rica For my honeymoon, my husband and I spent 9 days in Costa Rica. From our home base in Colorado, we headed to Denver International and flew to San Jose, Costa Rica. After massive delays, we were finally on our way. We booked an airport hotel to meet our travel group …