Anticipation, sleep deprivation, exhilaration.
I spent the month of August this year thru hiking the Colorado Trail. I had an incredible time and shared the slug-way with many of the people I met along the way BUT I did not share it with you. No blog posts and nothing more than a few IG snippets. To make up for that lack, over the next few days, I will be sharing moments from my month in the Rockies. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my trek. #visitcolorado #cotrail #coloradotrail #303magazine #roam #wildernessculture #9stills #trailchat #travelstoke #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #natgeoadventure #canon #mycanonstory #thetrek #livingthesluglife
first of a few vignettes i’ll be sharing from my summer hike, taken with the sole idea of returning to them once the season turned cold, dark, and wintry. #coloradotrail
You ever worry that someone is secretly monitoring your phone, and will blackmail you over the fact that you spent 2 hours on Wikipedia reading about every member of *NSYNC? . . . . #boulder #bouldercolorado #boulderco #frontrange #rockymountains #rockymountain #mountainscape #mountainscapes #hikecolorado #coloradohiking #coloradotrail #trails #traillife #colorado_creative #coloradooutdoors #coloradomountains #coloradoadventures #coloradocameraclub #getoutandhike #getoutandexplore #outdooradventures #outdoorsy #coloradocreative
This busy and hungry North American Beaver was a very nice surprise yesterday #northamericanbeaver #americanbeaver #canadianbeaver #beavers #beaversofinstagram #bieber #Castorcanadensis #wildlife #coloradowildlife #wildlifephotography #naturfotografie #naturfoto #naturephotography #denver #wildlifeonearth #cutewildlife #nikonphotography #nikonfotografie @wildplanetphotomag #coloradotrail #outdoors
Very excited to be working on a new project that will lead us back to the San Juan mountains of Colorado. We stayed in those mountains for 3 weeks a few years ago and have many great memories. Here we were on the road to the Animas Forks ghosttown, definitely worth a visit when you're in the area! #coloradotrail #colorado #roadtrip #homeiswhereyouparkit #fourwheelcampers #hittheroad #getoutside #getoutstayout #ultrarunning #ultratrail #trailrunner #trail #nature #fastestknowntime
Pikes Peak from the Colorado Trail. #colorado #coloradosprings #coloradolife #coloradolife #coloradophotography #colorado_fame #coloradotrail #coloradohiking #coloradosunrise #coloradowinter #colorado #coloradogram #coloradomountains #coloradorockies #coloradosky #coloradowild #coloradolandscapes #coloradooutdoors #coloradoadventures
FAQ: What is the shelf life for @backcountry_foodie ultralight backpacking recipes? Answer: 6-12 months. . Generally speaking, the shelf life of our recipes is significantly shorter when compared to commercially prepared freeze-dried meals. Our recipes are designed to be eaten, not stored. 😋 . Why is this? In order for our recipes to be as light and low volume as possible, the fat content is typically higher than traditional backpacking meals. This also shortens the shelf life as fat goes rancid rather quickly unlike dehydrated/freeze-dried fruit and vegetables. . How can you prolong the shelf life of our recipes? Beyond the usual, store in a cool, dark, dry place and vacuum seal… . Use fresh ingredients – avoid nuts sold in bulk bins and old oils. . Coarsely chop nuts instead of grinding them – increased surface area of nuts reduces the shelf life. . Add parmesan cheese at the time the meal is consumed. . Leave oil, butter and coconut milk out of freshly prepared and dehydrated meals. Add oil, ghee, or coconut milk powder when the meal is consumed. . These are just a few tips that will prolong the life of ultralight backpacking meals especially if you’re preparing for an entire season or thru-hike. If you haven’t already downloaded your free copy of our new ultralight recipes cookbook, it’s still available on our webpage. backcountryfoodie.com (link in bio ) 📷: White Chocolate Coconut Pudding (recipe included in free cookbook ) . #whitechocolatecoconutpudding #ultralightbackpacking #backpackingmeals #backcountryfoodie #registereddietitian
Buy a pair of hiking boots 🥾 & it will change your life. It has a deep connection with nature. ⛰ #lowatibet #lowaboots #rei #coloradotrail #campsite #trekkingboots #hikingboots #trekking #hiking 🌲 #lovetrekking #wilderness #nature #bhutanesenaturenerd #coloradousa #trek
Spectacular segment of CT #colorado #coloradotrail #whydoihike #nikolahorvat_tesla
Beautiful wintry afternoon to have the Colorado Trail to myself. What struck me today was the noise: the chirps and caws of birds, the crunch of the ice and snow under my YakTrax-clad feet, and the gusting wind loud in the pines and Doug fir. #coloradotrail #trailrunning #optoutside #sharetheexperience #pikenationalforest #littlescraggytrailhead #slowaf #forceofnature #fatgirlrunning #getoutthere #recreationgov #singlegalmountainliving
somewhere along the Colorado Trail, standing on the continental divide, Daddy Longlegs drops his trekking poles to bask in the glorious view of yet another high mountain pass. the more I reflect on my travels the more I realize just how special these places are, and the more I realize how much more there is to see, the harder it is for me to even think of living in one spot for any extended period of time. get busy exploring or get busy dying, as there is much to see. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #photography #filmphotography #photooftheday #photo #naturephotography #travelphotography #travel #hiking #backpacking #thruhiking #coloradotrail #appalachiantrail #at2020 #pct2020 #travelgram #neverstopexploring
#littleton #littletoncolorado #denverphotographer #denverco #coloradomountians #coloradofrontrange #coloradofoothills #coloradophotographer #coloradophotography #coloradophotographers #coloradoliving #coloradotrail #coloradorockies #coloradohiking #coloradophotographs #coloradophotos #coloradomountains #nature_pics #natureloversgallery #naturephotograpy #naturephotographer #outdoorpictures #outdoorliving
I took the plunge. I bought the app. I plan the trip. Having a new business I don't think I can take a whole month away (and I don't think my hubby would be happy with the 3 dogs that long on his own ) but my goal is to knock out this beast in 2020. It's been a dream of mine since I moved to Colorado in 2004. Section hiking commences January!! (And hopefully at least a week long section or two in there during the summer ) #coloradotrail2020 #coloradotrail #girlswhohike #massagetherapistlife #wanderlust #sectionhike #seeyouinDurango
📍 LGA > GUC 📆 January 9 - 12, 2020 ✈️ American # of Stops: 1 each way Cost: $312 RT ($323 less than usual ) To Book: Search on the www.Google.com/flights > Enter From: LGA and To: GUC > Select Dates: January 9 - 12, 2020 > Select Flight Due to prices frequently changing, this deal may no longer be available after the time of posting. #FlightsFromNY . . . . . #blackcanyon #blackcanyonofthegunnison #blackcanyontrail #blackcanyonofthegunnisonnationalpark #blackcanyonnationalpark #gunnison #colorado #gunnisoncolorado #gunnisonriver #gunnisonnationalforest #gunnisonvalley #gunnisoncounty #coloradolife #coloradophotograhy #colorado_creative #coloradophotographer #colorado_fame #coloradoinstagram #coloradogram #coloradooutdoors #coloradohikes #coloradolive #coloradoadventures #coloradolove #coloradotrail #coloradoviews #visitcolorado #explorecolorado #discovercolorado
Happy international mountain day!! . . . . . . #familyhike #coloradotrail #traillife #bestlife #lifeoutdoors #wildernessculture #backpackingculture #hikingculture #choosemountains #getoutside #goexplore #awakethesoul #memories #wanderlust #neverstopexploring #dadswhohike #singledadlife #happypeoplehike #heexplores #hiking #backpacking #naturelovers #hikingadventures #explore #hikingboots #hikinglife #hikingday #camping #lovehiking #ilovebackpacking
Dreaming... Of #singletrack at 11k #singletrackmind #cycling #cyclinglife #coloradotrail #idratherbepedaling #mtb #mountainbike #forlife #ridebikes #replife
You dont need anything crazy to go an adventure. Life is what you make it. We did get a new adventure mobile and are currently decking it out but here is old trusty dusty. She got us into somewhere we weren't really supposed to be and out. Not to mention all the mileage to and from Colorado. Lots more coming up with the adventure baby on the way. @jeneswim @kuatracks
Insert John Muir quote here ________ #TheColoradoTrail #Colorado #ThruHike #Travel #Hike #Adventure #Hiking #ColoradoTrail #Backpacking #ThruHiker #CDT #ContinentalDivideTrail #Photography #Sony #a7iii #SonyAlpha #SonyA7iii
Running toward the weekend and wondering why this week is taking so long to end #humpday #weekendvibes #kenoshapass #colorado #coloradotrail . . . . . #wilderness #hikingculture #goldendoodle #adventuredog #hikingwithdogs #campingwithdogs #backcountrypaws #dogsthathike #dogsofinstagram #hikingdogsofinsta #outdoordog #bestwoof #livesimply #staywild #getoutside #getoutstayout #dogsonadventures #optoutside #exploremore #outdoorswithdogs #nationalparkpaws #allaboutadventures #theruffoutdoors #idhikethat #amongthewild
Some #mornings are just better than others : ) #lake #tranquility #mirror #reflection #waterreflection #colorado #coloradotrail #whydoihike #nikolahorvat_tesla
Winter makes me sad, so here’s some pics from the trail this summer when I was at my happiest. . . . #ColoradoTrail #ColoradoTrailThruHike #CTThruHike2019 #ThruHike #Backpacking
Class of 2020🎓 My ❤️ #sryear #allgrownup #myheart #coloradosprings #manitouincline #rockymountains #deckerscolorado #coloradotrail #hedoingbigthingsinmylife #lovemyboys #colorado
9/6. #CT2019 Day 25. 25.8 to RR tracks 406.4. Total 489.6. King Marmot! Rewarding climbs, views, mesa walks. Hiked most of the day alone, a little around Shutter, Hackey & 3rd Strike.
Haven’t posted in a while and wanted to drop some of the stuff from Colorado. This is Isak Heartstone, a wooden troll sculpture made out of recycled materials by the Danish artist Thomas Dambo. He is pretty easy to find if you know he’s there but we took the more scenic route when going to see him. Breckenridge in the summer is still one of my all time favorites @jeneswim
Sneak peek of this mountain scene I got to start on a fellow thru-hiker friend! We started the CT together in 2017 on my first attempt! So honored to give someone a constant reminder of a once in a lifetime experience. Proud of this girl and how strong she is! 🌲✨ @bearlybecca #coloradotrail
"Today, it's really hard to find a photographer who differentiates themselves from the norm. Katie Leigh provided us with beautiful pictures that are now my all-time favorite pictures and I am thoroughly impressed by the moments she was able to captures." You deserve to love photos of the two of you just as much as these two do. Make your photoshoot more than that, with at photoshoot date with me. It's a date you'll never forget! #milehighcity #DowntownDenver #DenverLiving #DenverLife #dnvrcolorado #Mountainsarecalling #mountainadventures #mountaingirl #ColoradoHikes #ColoradoTrail #ColoradoMountains #THeRambleHotel #RINODenver #RedRocksamphitheater #TheSourceDenver #denverengagement #coloradoengagement #Adventureengagement #adventureelopement #ElopementPhotographer #SoonToBeMarried #HePutARingOnIt #SoonToBeMrs #MarryingMyBestFriend #FutureMrs #MissToMrs #WifeToBe #HusbandToBe #EngagedCouple #ImGettingMarried
Real world Surreal life - #colorado #continentaldivide #coloradotrail #coloradotrail2019 #ct2019 #cdt #cdt2019 #hikertrash #campsite #hiking #mountains #clouds #cloudscape #sunset #timelapse #hyperlapse #timetravel #tame
Cataract Lake on the Colorado Trail is not only a great place to see moose, it is well known for its spectacular sunsets and sunrises. #wilderness #backpacking #hiking #thruhiking #nationalscenictrails #bnwphotography #thecoloradotrail #coloradotrail
The Western slope of Longs Peak.
Glad we put in some good snow miles to get recharged before winter break. 9 more days! #stauntonstatepark #coloradotrail #colorado #snowhike . . . . . #wilderness #hikingculture #goldendoodle #adventuredog #hikingwithdogs #campingwithdogs #backcountrypaws #dogsthathike #dogsofinstagram #hikingdogsofinsta #outdoordogs #venforth #bestwoof #roamfree #staywild #getoutside #getoutstayout #dogsonadventures #optoutside #exploremore #outdoorswithdogs #allaboutadventures #theruffoutdoors #idhikethat
Well it's been 5 years in the making! Colorado trail 2020 here I come! I've had multiple years where I have had a chance to go, but thought that external factors were holding me back. In reality, I was the one holding myself back! I cannot wait to hike the whole 486 continuous miles from Denver to Durango! Photo courtesy of the colorado trail fountain! If you have any constructive criticism, my lighter packs link is in my bio. Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated too! #thruhike #thruhiking #colorado #coloradotrail #coloradotrailfoundation #mountains #hiking #wilderness #adventure #2020 #coloradocool #americanwest #dreambig
🍻 Listen... it’s Friday 🍻 Nobody really feels like being productive today, I feel ya. Time to take some time to recharge and enjoy some solitude! Wishing you a weekend full of relaxation and whatever it is you enjoy. For me, nothing like a hike or spending some time outdoors to clear my mind! ❗️WAIT!! ❗️ Leave an emoji to describe WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING THIS WEEKEND! And I’ll take a guess! Here is mine 👉 🦃 🥧 Can you guess what I’m doing? 👇Ready. Set. DROP THAT emoji👇 📍: Mount Evans, Colorado. You can drive most of the way here! Then, it’s about a 10-20 minute hike up to the top. Beautiful views! 📸: @dickson_5900 , on my iPhone X. No edits/filters.
I LOVE MY FRIENDS 😍😍😍wonderful weekend reminded of how awesome my #tribe is 😁 #happynationaltakeahikeday #colorado #coloradotrail #winterhike #donuts #nofilter #stokefactorhigh #hikinganddonuts #friendshipisthebestship #toptier #sumdawgmillionaire #ilovehimsomuch #hesnotevenmydog 🤦♀️😂😍💖
It’s been a wild week shooting the Colorado trail over some pretty amazing terrain! I was attempting to document the women’s FKT on the CO trail and although we came up a little short, there some beautiful vistas along the way! . This was from a beautiful morning in the San Juan’s, until that morning I had never seen this viewpoint photographed so being able to spend a peaceful morning here was special. Pretty crazy the number of beautiful vistas still waiting out there! . . . . . . . . . #visitcolorado #coloradolive #coloradotography #colorado #cotrail #coloradotrail #303magazine #roam #roamtheplanet #wildernessculture #9stills #trailchat #travelstoke #yourshotphotographer #teamcanon #ourwild #ourplanetdaily #optoutside #artofvisuals #liveoutdoors #sanjuans #bpmag #nakedplanet #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #natgeoadventure #canon #mycanonstory
Uh. WUT. Colorado’s beauty is staggering 😍the Columbines were blooming all throughout that meadow 💙💙 . . . . . . . #icelake #icelakebasin #coloradowildflowers #coloradobluecolumbine #wildflowers #sanjuannationalforest #silverton #colorado #naturalcolorado #colorfulcolorado #outtherecolorado #westbysouthwest #explorecolorado #hikecolorado #colorado_creative #coloradoactivities #coloradophotography #coloradountamed #coloradolive #coloradotrail #coloradotography #coloradogrammers #hashtagcolorado #coloradoviews #rockymountainhigh #coloradorockies #coloradoviews #canon6d #natgeo
Outside where I belong🌲 Never underestimate the healing power of the mountains. Though my knee still isn’t cooperating and I’m still walk/running it was so nice to get out and get some fresh air🤙🏼 I miss running sooo much and I’m feeling so out of shape. On the agenda today is another workout, groceries, errands and a concert. Happy Sunday everyone!🌄
I’ve been offline the last week to give more attention to the wedding of @katdoz and I. It was amazing and now I can get back to the mountains of Colorado! . A beautiful sunset just off a remote section of the Colorado trail...this is another location I’ve never seen photographed before so as you might expect, I was the only one standing in this meadow as the huge storm clouds from the day began to glow as the sun set. Getting to find hidden gems like this is one of the reasons I was so thankful to shoot that assignment. . Cheers to weddings and hidden gems 🍻 . . . . . . . . . . #coloradolive #visitcolorado #coloradotography #colorado #coloradolife #303magazine #5280magazine #9stills #wildernessculture #roamtheplanet #roam #rei #trailchat #ourwild #cotrail #coloradotrail #optoutside #liveoutdoors #canon #teamcanon #nakedplanet #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #bpmag #mycanonstory
Two weeks left until I get to finish what I started last year on the Colorado Trail! Hard to not be counting down the days when this was the view where I left off 😍 . . . #coloradotrail #ct #ct2018 #ct2019 #thetrek #colorado #thecoloradotrail #coloradolive #outtherecolorado #coloradotography #viewcolorado #hike #hiking #outdoors #optoutside #travel #adventure #backpacking #wanderlust #camping #campvibes #takeahike #hikemore #choosemountains #getoutside #ultralight #wondermore #backpackerradio #hikingadventures #mountains
I’m showing my support for the cottage gear industry. Other cottage gear companies I can recommend include @SixMoonDesigns , Dirty Girl Gators, @LiteAF_gear , and RayJardine.com. Although I almost never do gear reviews on my YouTube channel, and have never accepted free backpacking gear to review, I often show how I use my gear in actual backpacking situations, which I think is more useful than the typical YouTube gear review.
Friendly reminder that you’ll have more fun outside today than at the mall buying things you don’t need ✨ #optoutside #mallsarestressful
Happy first day of autumn! Here’s a patch of snow that officially survived summer:
That feeling when you find a piece of gear that you’re absolutely in love with... I’ve been basically living in this @appgearco Alpaca Hoodie for the past 2 Months. Not only on the trail, but off. Can’t wait to put some AT, GDT, & CT Miles on it next year! . 📸 @dyl .harris . #darwinonthetrail #notsponsored #at2020 #greatdividetrail #gdt2020 #coloradotrail #vitamintrail #wheredoyouroam #hikertrashforlife #trailfife #explore #create #inspire #hikeon