Moab: Intricate rock formations, heaps of sand and grit, bright sunshine, cold shade, layers of history, abounding sage. We camped, hiked, ate our weight in burgers (thanks, Milts), explored, and laughed. We didn’t have an agenda and weren’t bound to a schedule. We were reminded of the rest that comes from being still outside in … Continue reading
Grateful for: Desert, campfires, bacon and pancakes, lattes, wool socks, sunglasses, and down. Also: Jared’s hands that keep my hands warm, how Kobuk blends into the desert, sore muscles from many hikes, and showers that wash away layers of dirt. More photos of our Moab trip, soon! Continue reading
the weekend before last… The seester Deborah visited! Our time was filled with hiking, food, coffee, and naps. It was amazing. Continue reading
Ruth came to visit over the weekend! Highlights include pulled pork from the hickory house, free gondola ride up aspen mountain, cruising up to independence pass, apple dumplings, lost man and capital creek trails, and schmoozing with kobuk. music: featherstone by the paperkites Continue reading
Saturday mornings are quickly becoming hike time. While Jared worked, Kobuk and I journeyed up our road to where the river splits and the road is dirt. Then we hiked up and up and up. Kobuk swam and I ate bananas and almond butter. Grateful for the wilderness just up the road and a puppy … Continue reading
Dear Papa Bear, Jared had to be at work early this morning so I thought I would drive up the road we will get to live on. It shoots up a canyon 35 miles, following the Frying Pan River. I drove until I ran out of paved road and was getting close to tree line. … Continue reading
In the middle of the wild swirl of the last few weeks, there have been beautiful moments. 1) “The Columbian friends” visited–best way to start April. 2) First fire of the season. 3) First and third Saturdays of the month peddling cheese at the market with “my cheese friend”. It’s a tasty day. 4) Yesterday … Continue reading
the rugged range 