"Don't worry, I'll make solid steps." It wasn't exactly the solidity of the steps that worried me. It was the fact...
Butt Kickers Articles
Zion Not Zion
“I’m just here to see what it takes,” he says, the look of disbelief spilling into the tone of his voice. I’ve...
High Lonesome Trail, Day Four (Aug 8)
Wes and I scratched our heads in puzzlement. Nothing made sense. We had to call a mulligan on the GPS and get our...
Lost in the Woods …. Now What?
Have you ever wondered what would happen to you if you were lost or injured in the wilderness and just who those people are who would come to rescue you at all hours of the day or night? If you happened to be in the wilds between Denver, CO and Summit County, CO,...
Chasing the Bear
Not many feelings compare to the one you get when, with thirty-five miles of running to go, you reach behind you for a drink of water. And realize your water bottle isn't there. Running the Bear Chase 50 miler was somewhat of an impulse decision. Located in Bear Creek...
The Perfect Honeymoon – Hiking the Aspen Four Pass Loop
[slideshow]If you're looking for a honeymoon idea, let me suggest the Aspen Four Pass Loop as an option. Of course, you should throw in your dear friend and her husband and a sister-in-law to boot. Fellow Life Busers Pam and Greg and Cinda joined us for this...
Aspen Golden Leaf Half Trail Marathon
Every person who loves beautiful fall foliage, gorgeous mountain views, a fun personal challenge, and an epic ski town has to do this race at least once!!!! Aspen Golden Leaf Half This race was recently rated by Trail Runner Magazine as one of America's Top 14 Most...
Red Rocks Trail Race in Colorado’s National Monument
[slideshow] Despite the fact that in this 25 mile trail run there is about 4,000 feet of elevation gain and even in April it can be pretty toasty out on this exposed trail, The Desert Rats Fruita 25 mile event is a must race for the avid trail runner. When I...