What’s a 14’er?

Oh, hey.  So, you’ve been around some outdoorsy folks and heard them tallying up how many 14’ers they’ve done, or maybe you keep seeing 14’er mentioned and hash-tagged on social media by people you know are more than 14 years old.  Now,…

Best Outdoor Brands for Different Types of Hiking Gear

If you’re buying outdoor gear, I’d love it if you’d consider using one of the links in this post.  I get a small commission with no extra charge to you. A lot of times, I’m a cheap retail store, generic brand buying…

Active Colorado Getaway Manitou Springs: What to do if you have 1, 2, or 3 days

Where do you go when you travel full-time but need a little weekend getaway? Manitou Springs, Colorado, a charming historic small-town just outside of Colorado Springs that is active, affordable, and a little quirky. I’m just back from my second…

Instant Coffee That Doesn’t Suck: The Best Coffees for Travel & Outdoor Adventures (Hiking, Camping, Backpacking)

I grew up on instant coffee. Ok, it wasn’t like it was fed to me in a bottle, but for years, I watched my parents prepare their morning cup by heating water in the microwave then adding a spoon or two…

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