Category Archive for "Winter Adventures" | Backtrax America – Traveler – Photographer – Vlogger

The last day

Friday the weather was beautiful. The sun was warm on my skin and the sky was a magnificent sapphire blue. I had my pick of any trial in the park (that was accessible) all to myself. I headed out after telling a couple of fellow campers were I was snowshoeing, which I highly recommend for...

Adventure, Camping, Featured, Hiking, National Parks, Nature, Travel, Wanderlust, Winter Adventures, Winter Sports, WyomingJune 27, 2016NanetteNo comments Permalink

All the way from Switzerland!

First thing I noticed was the Swiss plate, then the graphics. I thought the van had a few young men who were into snowboarding and/or extreme sports. Then Chris and Sarah emerged from the van. After introductions and letting me look in their rig, they invited me to join them...

Adventure, Camping, Featured, Friends, Hiking, Life, National Parks, Switzerland, Travel, Wanderlust, Winter Adventures, WyomingJune 7, 2016Nanette4 comments Permalink

Photo Friday: The Grand Tetons

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...

Adventure, Camping, Featured, Hiking, National Parks, Nature, Photo Friday, Photography, Time, Travel, Wanderlust, Weather, Winter Adventures, Winter Sports, WyomingMay 6, 2016Nanette1 comment Permalink

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.