Turquoise Lake is a large natural glacial lake located just minutes outside of Leadville, Colorado. This 1,800 acre lake is a popular spot to hike, bike, camp, fish and of course trail run. Hiking at Turquoise Lake typically starts at the dam or Mayqueen campground and works around the north side of the massive…
Lago di Sorapis is a popular hike located outside of Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites of Northern Italy. The almost fake looking turquoise lake is accessed by a 4 mile walk from Passo Tre Croci. This hike can be tackled year round but is commonly hiked June – October when snow has melted and…
Sass Rigais Via Ferrata is a popular climb up the highest peak of the Geisler group in the Dolomites of Italy. This hike and climb is an extremely fun and rewarding day with insane views from the summit. There are two main routes for the via ferrata: the northeast side and southwest slopes. It’s…
Gran Cir and Small Cir Via Feratta are a pair of mountains located in the Dolomites of Northern Italy. These two mountains make for a perfect intro to via ferrata with stunning views of Val Badia and Val Gardena. The Gran Cir is a higher mountain but much easier Via Ferrata and in some…
Colorado Trail Segment 24 starts at Stony Pass and ends at Molas Pass working through the most remote portions of the Colorado Trail. The 20 mile segment has a lot of elevation gain with 3,400ft but even more descending (5,100ft). With the tough hiking comes, in my opinion, the best views on the entire…
Colorado Trail Segment 23 starts at the Carson Saddle and ends at Stony Pass in the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado. This segment is 15.9 miles long with 3500ft of elevation gain. This segment is unique because almost the entire hike is above 12,000ft and exposed to the elements. With a lack of…