Glad to have a little time with my brother in Denver before he heads back to WI. Hoping easier times come your way soon Casey! 

Hiking

Nice day for a hike. Went out to Golden Gate Canyon State Park. 

Mohawk Lakes

Hiked up Mohawk Lakes just outside of Breckenridge, CO last weekend. Was uphill all the way there but worth it when we arrived at the top lake. The water was so clear you could see rainbow trout swimming. Also saw my first mountain goats and a moose. Layla is almost 9 years old now and still made it through the hike like a champ. So far this is my favorite lake hike in Colorado, the pictures just don't do it any justice.

At Breckenridge Brewery enjoying some brews after the hike.

The Via Ferrata

While in Telluride Chris and I were able to do the Via Ferrata. It's located at the end of Telluride and is a horizontal hike that involves narrow paths and iron ladder stairs that are bolted into the cliff. Some sections you are able to walk on the narrow path and others involve hooking into a metal cable that runs along the path. So you don't climb up but you are clipped into a cable in case you did slip. This type of climbing was developed during World War One to help soldiers scale mountain faces in the Dolomites. There are routes located all over central Europe. Chris had done it before and I have to say this will most likely be my first and last. The views were amazing during the hike but I have to say I did not really look. I was quite terrified while doing it but I really wanted to complete it and am glad I did.

End of the hike, the look of relief on my face!
You can see Bridal Falls in the background, beautiful.

Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Just getting around to blogging again. In June I got to go up to Telluride for their 43rd annual Bluegrass Festival. We all camped together, the music was great and the views are always amazing in. It is definitely my favorite place in Colorado.

Camping Trip

A few of my favorite pics from a recent camping trip and hike. Hiked to Crater Lake which was still frozen over.  The hike consisted of quite a bit of snow but it was still warm enough to stay in shorts and a tank.

Camping Trip

A pic from Snapchat while headed out camping! If you don't know Snapchat has a bunch of funny filters to use, I think this one fit :)