Best Lake Hikes by Denver
While hiking, I usually like to end up on top of a summit, a lake, or waterfall. I've written about some of these hikes before, but I...
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merklea
Sep 27, 20223 min read
Fall Hikes Near Denver
Fall is here! I went for a hike last weekend in Frisco, and the leaves were just starting to change. That means this week, they will be...
merklea
Aug 24, 20222 min read
End of Summer Hikes
As we near the end of the summer, I start to the feel the anxiety of trying to get as many hikes in as possible. But in reality, we still...
merklea
Jul 25, 20225 min read
Preparing for More Difficult 14ers
So you are ready to tackle some more difficult 14ers? When I first started doing 14ers, I thought I would never do the more challenging...
merklea
Jul 4, 20223 min read
New Summer Hikes
Summer is my favorite season to hike! The snow is melting in the higher altitudes, the sun is out longer, and let's face it...warmer...
merklea
May 31, 20224 min read
Colorado 14ers for Beginners
There are 58 14ers in Colorado. For some weird but amazing reason, many people try to attempt to hike all of them. I am one of those...
merklea
Apr 25, 20224 min read
New Favorite Hikes
It's kind of crazy how many hikes there are in Colorado. I've been trying to do a new hike every weekend and even though I've lived in...
merklea
Apr 6, 20223 min read
Spring Hikes Around Denver
Many of you have been asking for my favorite spring hikes, so here we go! Spring is a tricky time of year to hike. Trails could be closed...
merklea
Mar 1, 20223 min read
Winter Hikes Around Denver!
I used to not hike in the winter. It was too cold, I had to get more gear, and I didn't know how to prepare. Then I learned it wasn't...
merklea
Jan 20, 20224 min read
Places to Hike in Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are some of my favorite places to visit. They both are so unique, and offer many amazing hikes. The...
merklea
Jan 12, 20222 min read
Where to Snowshoe Around Denver
There are so many amazing places to snowshoe around Denver! First of all, the most important thing is safety. Take an avalanche course,...
merklea
Dec 27, 20213 min read
Where to Hike and Snowshoe in Rocky Mountain National Park!
Rocky Mountain National Park can be overwhelming. There are so many hikes to choose from, it can be crazy busy, and you need to be an...
merklea
Dec 20, 20212 min read
Grand Teton National Park
One of my favorite National Parks, is Grand Teton National Park. With the rugged looking mountains, turquoise alpine lakes, and a fun...
merklea
Dec 20, 20212 min read
Where to Hike Around Denver
Sometimes you just want a quick escape from the city, but only have a limited amount of time. Good news! Denver is close to many awesome...
merklea
Dec 20, 20213 min read
Winter Hiking Gear
What do you bring on a hike in the winter? Great question. I've always been into warmer weather hiking, but in the last few years I have...
merklea
Dec 16, 20212 min read
Arches and Canyonlands
If you know me, then you know I love National Parks. I used to be bitter my parents never took me on any "cool" trips in High School. We...
merklea
Dec 16, 20213 min read
The Deadly Bells and Pyramid
You've probably seen a picture of the Maroon Bells in a dentist office or in a friend's Instagram feed. They are two terrifying 14ers...
merklea
Dec 16, 20213 min read
The Knife Edge
I've always heard about the Knife Edge on Capitol Peak (one of Colorado most difficult and intimidating 14ers), and it gave me a pit in...
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