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Boots on the Trail 7 June 2019

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Sally Gerard

Hiking fills a space inside that I miss during the winter. Donning my day pack with the granola/power bar of the day and two or three liters of water, my rain gear and extra layers, I’m excited to see whatever … Continue reading →

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Hiking Season 14 June 2018

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Sally Gerard

Elaine is the best hiking partner! We both look forward to hiking season and it is in full swing. We’ve already hiked about 22 miles and discovered a whole new state park with awesome trails. There are several things that … Continue reading →

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Fall Hike 21 September 2017

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Sally Gerard

After a wonderful hiking “season” this summer, my world-class hiking partner, Elaine, and I decided we needed to continue as best we can over the winter. We settled on a once-a-month outing to either hike, snowshoe or ride. We were … Continue reading →

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Bluebird Lake 2 August 2017

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Sally Gerard

As we wind down our hiking season with school starting soon, we hit the long trail to Bluebird Lake in RMNP. Round trip, this hike is about thirteen miles and filled with waterfalls, roaring rivers and loud burbling creeks, wildflowers … Continue reading →

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Mountain Lakes 3 July 2017

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Hiking to mountain lakes is such a pleasure. While the trail may be steep or snow-covered in spots, fatigue seems to slide off when the lake comes into view. We don’t always hike to spots like this, but the trail … Continue reading →

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Fleet Feet 26 June 2017

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Last week we hiked to Finch Lake up in the Wild Basin entrance to RMNP. Heading up the trail at 7 a.m., it was cool and beautiful. The first part of the trail goes up through tall pines and around … Continue reading →

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Hiking Season 19 June 2017

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Sally Gerard

According to the United States Forest Service, it was at the end of the 20th century that hiking became recognized as a form of recreation. This makes sense because we were still a largely rural population before then, so most … Continue reading →

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Hiking 2 August 2016

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I find God’s presence in the outdoors a balm to my sometimes bruised spirit. I can leave that box in His care and find respite in a strenuous trail with a good friend. And while I’m writing this before the … Continue reading →

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The Salted Nut Roll Fairy 29 July 2016

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Sally Gerard

For the second summer in-a-row, my friend Elaine and I have started the summer with a hiking goal  in mind. It’s pretty simple: get together one day a week and hike, with an ultimate hike at summer’s end before school … Continue reading →

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Sky Pond 21 July 2016

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Sky Pond is such a great name for this high mountain alpine lake because it feels so close the bright blue heavens! This was one of our big hikes for summer at just under ten miles. We left the trailhead … Continue reading →

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