Category Archive for "Winter Sports" | 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

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.

I arrived in Colorado in November, 2014. It was snowing. Heavily....

Adventure, Camping, Colorado, Colorado Mountains, Featured, Hiking, Life, National Parks, Nature, Rocky Mountains, Technology, Thoughts, Time, Travel, Wanderlust, Winter Adventures, Winter SportsMarch 14, 2016Nanette2 comments Permalink

Meetup

I arrived in Colorado on November 23, and started work the 24th. I anxiously waited for Thanksgiving, not for the mouth-watering turkey leg and cornbread dressing, but for the simple fact I would have the day off and could be in the mountains. I was up before the sun (not hard to do in...