Backpacking

Autumn In The High Country

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I wrote these lines almost exactly three years ago following a backpacking trip, and I am publishing them now with slight modifications. During a trip to the San Juan Mountains in September, my husband and I are reminded of the splendor of different regions of our state, and of the grandeur of Colorado’s high country. … Continue reading Autumn In The High Country

A Late Summer Getaway

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As we hoist our heavy packs onto our backs, the last vestiges of clouds dissipate. The sky gradually returns to its proverbial azure hue, after being obscured by smoke and haze. The presence or threat of wildfires in the American West, and the bans on open fires and flames that characterized much of our Colorado … Continue reading A Late Summer Getaway