Majestic. Awe-inspiring. Grandiose. Those are a few words that came to mind. "Grand" is what they chose. Disappointing.
I did my research, I studied my maps and read numerous articles about the Grand Tetons, but nothing will prepare you for SEEING these mountains for the...
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A rough start
My first night camping was rough.
I stopped at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah, for the night. The weather was warm and I knew the temperature would drop to 22˚at night, but I had my down sleeping bag, so I set up the hammock for...
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The Gear
I moved to Colorado straight from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I didn't need outdoor gear in Oklahoma, but what I did have were my beloved duck boots, which stay in my vehicle, and a fleece pullover.
I arrived in Colorado in November, 2014. It was snowing. Heavily....
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Christmas at the Stanley Hotel
Christmas, 2014, was an unusual Christmas for me. I had no family to celebrate with, and I was in the process of making new friends here in Colorado. My fellow co-workers and I decided to get together for a Christmas breakfast in the only place open, Ihop. Yes, Ihop. I'm not a fan of pancakes...
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