Belcher Hill to Mustang Trail | 2.11 | 646 | 7,887 | Moderate | 4 | 11/16/2024 | Cold, some snow on the ground. | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman | 45 | | |
Ski Tour: Caribou Hill | 1.73 | 696 | 10,481 | Moderate | 5 | 1/21/2024 | Heavy powder (not wet, just extremely heavy) | Paul Bernard | 60 | | |
Sniktau | 4.1 | 1473 | 13,125 | Difficult | 5 | 10/27/2024 | | Chelsea Schmitt | 60 | Arapaho National Forest | |
Mount Galbraith via Nightbird Gulch | 6.26 | 1286 | 6,741 | Moderate | 3 | 8/26/2024 | | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Chelsea Schmitt | 30 | Mount Galbraith Park | |
Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Loop | 3.24 | 692 | 6,783 | Moderate | 4 | 10/20/2024 | | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Chelsea Schmitt | 25 | | |
Cadillac North Ridge Trail | 4.9 | 1184 | 1,503 | Difficult | 5 | 10/8/2024 | Sunny and cool | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman | | Acadia National Park | |
Gorham Mountain Loop | 2.14 | 492 | 507 | Moderate | 5 | 8/7/2024 | Very rainy and wet | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman | | Acadia National Park | |
Rockland Breakwater | 2 | 0 | 0 | Easy | 5 | 10/8/2024 | Sunny, golden hour, cool but nice. | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman | | Rockland, Maine | |
Mackworth Island | 1.6 | 59 | 59 | Easy | 4 | 10/3/2024 | Sunny, golden hour, cool but nice. | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman | | Falmouth, Maine | |
Gem Lake Trail | 3.6 | 1004 | 8,832 | Moderate | 4 | 9/22/2024 | | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Alex Madsen, Zobel, Andy, Ruby | 90 | RMNP | |
Estes Cone (from rental house) | 4 | 1535 | 10,956 | Difficult | 5 | 9/21/2024 | | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Alex Madsen, Zobel, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson | 90 | RMNP | |
Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes | 3.4 | 689 | 10,125 | Moderate | 5 | 9/19/2024 | | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Alex Madsen, Zobel | 90 | Rocky Mountain National Park | |
Chasm Lake | 8.61 | 2543 | 11,794 | Difficulty | 5 | 9/20/2024 | Great weather, a bit chilly | Alex Madson, Zobel | | RMNP | |
Peak to Plains Trail | 3.4 | 374 | 6,856 | Very easy | 4 | 9/14/2024 | | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson. | 25 | Clear Creek Canyon Park | |
Fowler Trail | 4.1 | 600 | 6,283 | Very easy | 5 | 9/22/2024 | | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, David Pai, Chris Pai | 30 | Eldorado Canyon State Park | |
Hike near Pine, CO | 2.93 | 482 | 8,983 | Moderate | | 9/8/2024 | | | | | |
Caribou (Kiyo's First Summit!!!) | 2.54 | 574 | 10,490 | Moderate | 5 | 9/1/2024 | Great weather, a bit warm wearing Kiyo. | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman | 45 | Roosevelt National Forest | |
Upper Forest Lakes Trail | 8.5 | 1847 | 10,869 | Moderate | 5 | 8/25/2024 | Good summer weather, no storm. | Derek Pedersen | 60 | James Peak Wilderness | Mushroom hunting |
Snowshoe Hare and Mule Deer Trail | 0.73 | 100 | 9,309 | 3 | 3 | 8/16/2024 | Hot | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman | 90 | Golden Gate Canyon State Park | Hike on Kiyo's first camping trip!!! |
Dude's fishing hole from camp ground | 1.3 | 157 | 8,968 | 3 | 4 | 8/17/2024 | Hot | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman | 90 | Golden Gate Canyon State Park | Hike on Kiyo's first camping trip!!! |
Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop | 6.9 | 1647 | 7,648 | Moderate | 4 | 8/11/2024 | | Paul Bernard | 30 | Mount Falcon Park | |
Chautauqua and Bluebell-Baird Trail | 0.5 | 50 | 5,793 | Easy | 3 | 8/6/2024 | Very hot, especially with baby front carrier | Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Loraine Schmitt, Robert Schmitt | 30 | Boulder OMSP | Kiyo's first hike!!! |
Mount Galbraith via Nightbird Gulch | 3.1 | 768 | 6,741 | Easy | 3 | 8/4/2024 | | Paul Bernard | 30 | Mount Galbraith Park | Stopped early due to pregnancy fatigue |
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail | 4 | 2047 | 7,877 | Difficult | 5 | 6/27/2024 | | Paul Bernard | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Super convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail. |
Red Rocks Trading Post Trail | 2.1 | 364 | 6,320 | Very easy | 5 | 6/14/2024 | | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Red Rocks Park | Anniversary hike |
First and Second Flatiron Trail | 2.9 | 1467 | 7,169 | Moderate | 5 | 6/8/2024 | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | |
Belcher Hill | 4.7 | 837 | 7,870 | Moderate | 3 | 5/26/2024 | | Tricia Bonman | 45 | | |
Sniktau, first saddle | 1.81 | 909 | 12,902 | Moderate | 5 | 5/11/2024 | | None | 60 | Arapaho National Forest | |
Mayhem Guch | 4.7 | 797 | 7,510 | Moderate | 3 | 4/13/2024 | | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Centennial Cone Park | Tricia pregnancy hike |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | 3/30/2024 | | Tricia Bonman, Loraine Schmitt, Robert Schmitt | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Mount Galbraith via Nightbird Gulch | 3.1 | 768 | 6,741 | Easy | 3 | 2/19/2024 | Snow | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Mount Galbraith Park | Stopped early due to pregnancy fatigue |
Ski Tour: Caribou Hill | 3.2 | 696 | 10,481 | Moderate | 5 | 1/21/2024 | Great snow | Paul Bernard | 60 | | |
Ski Tour: Niwot Mountain via CMC trail | 4.7 | 643 | 10,613 | Moderate | 5 | 1/14/2024 | Great snow | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Natasha Steinmann, Katie Schweber | 60 | Brainard Lake Recreation Area | |
Fowler Trail (extended) | 7.1 | 1427 | 6,910 | Moderate | 5 | 1/6/2024 | | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson | 30 | Eldorado Canyon State Park | |
Sawmill Trail | 2.85 | 571 | 7,873 | Easy | 3 | 12/29/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | | | Pregnancy, so slower hike |
Trail Ridge Road | 5.9 | 801 | 10,467 | Moderate | 4 | 1/6/2024 | | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson, Katie Schweber | | | |
Estes Cone | 6.4 | 1883 | 10,956 | Difficult | 5 | 12/31/2023 | Very snowy | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson | 90 | RMNP | |
Ski Tour: Brainard, Gateway to Road | 2 | 167 | 10,191 | Moderate | 4 | 1/28/2023 | | Tricia Bonman, Loraine Schmitt, Robert Schmitt, Chelsea Schmitt | 60 | | |
Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Loop | 3.24 | 692 | 6,783 | Moderate | 4 | 12/25/2023 | | Tricia Bonman, Loraine Schmitt, Robert Schmitt, Chelsea Schmitt | 25 | | |
Beaver Brook Trail | 3.5 | 528 | 7,175 | Moderate | 4 | 12/21/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Windy Saddle Open Space Park | |
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail | 4 | 2047 | 7,877 | Difficult | 5 | 12/19/2023 | | | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Super convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail. |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | 12/18/2023 | | Tricia Bonman, Loraine Schmitt, Robert Schmitt | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Mount Galbraith via Cedar Gulch Trail | 4.5 | 978 | 7,252 | Moderate | 4 | 11/26/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | | | |
Fowler Trail | 4.1 | 600 | 6,283 | Very easy | 5 | 11/22/2023 | | | 30 | Eldorado Canyon State Park | |
Belcher Hill | 4.9 | 945 | 6,962 | Moderate | 3 | 11/18/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 30 | | |
Beaver Brook Trail | 3.5 | 528 | 7,175 | Moderate | 4 | 11/12/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Windy Saddle Open Space Park | |
First and Second Flatiron Trail | 2.9 | 1467 | 7,169 | Moderate | 5 | 11/5/2023 | | | 35 | Boulder OSMP | |
Sniktau, first saddle | 1.81 | 909 | 12,902 | Moderate | 5 | 10/28/2023 | | None | 60 | Arapaho National Forest | |
Peak to Plains Trail | 3.4 | 374 | 6,856 | Very easy | 4 | 10/18/2023 | | HNC Team | 25 | Clear Creek Canyon Park | |
Peak to Plains Trail | 3.24 | 253 | 6,856 | Very easy | 4 | 10/15/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 25 | Clear Creek Canyon Park | |
Caribou | 3.43 | 226 | 8,645 | Easy | 3 | 10/8/2023 | | | | | |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | 9/24/2023 | Sunny and warm (64 degrees!!) | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Mosier PLateau Trail (Hood River) | 2.05 | 551 | 568 | Moderate | 3 | 9/15/2023 | | Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen, Joe Vallella, Katie Schweber | | | |
Mcclintock lower and upper trail | 3.2 | 643 | 6,056 | Moderate | 3 | 9/4/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | | | |
Fowler Trail | 4.9 | 627 | 6,283 | Very easy | 5 | 9/3/2023 | | | 30 | Eldorado Canyon State Park | |
Chautauqua and Bluebell-Baird Trail | 2.55 | 538 | 6,114 | Easy | 3 | 9/2/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | | | |
Harding Icefield Trail | 8.1 | 2956 | 3,267 | Difficult | 5 | 8/25/2023 | Rainy, calm | Tricia Bonman, Katie Schweber, Joe Vallella | | Kenai Fjords National Park | |
Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse | 4.16 | 873 | 11,851 | Moderate | 5 | 8/9/2023 | Sunny, slightly windy | HNC Team | 90 | White River National Forest | |
Black Bear/ Rorseshoe Loop | 1.65 | 797 | 8,958 | Moderate | 3 | 4/6/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | | | |
South Rim, Roxborough State Park | 2.82 | 354 | 6,284 | Moderate | 3 | 6/19/2023 | Hot and sunny | Tricia Bonman | 45 | Roxborough State Park | |
Tilting Mesa to Mesa Top Loop | 4 | 600 | 6,485 | Easy | 3 | 6/18/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 25 | North Table Mountain Park | |
Rawhide Trail, Belcher Hill, and Sawmill Trail | 7 | 1178 | 7,890 | Moderate | 4 | 6/10/2023 | | Paul Bernard | 25 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | |
Red Rocks & Morrison Slide Trails | 3.37 | 839 | 6,791 | Easy | 5 | 5/29/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 25 | Red Rocks Park | |
Bear Peak via Shanahan Ridge | 5.2 | 2687 | 8,455 | Difficult | 5 | 4/23/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | |
Ski Tour: Alberta Peak | 4 | 399 | 11,542 | Difficult | 5 | 4/14/2023 | Absoultely amazing powder | Tricia Bonman, Katie Schweber, Joe Vallella, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson | 240 | San Juan National Forest | Ski tour up Wolf Creek the weekend after closing, following an amazing powder dump the night before. First up, and first down. |
Bear Peak via Shanahan Ridge | 5.2 | 2687 | 8,455 | Difficult | 5 | 4/8/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | |
Three Sisters Trail | 1.94 | 397 | 7,791 | Easy | 4 | 3/19/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | | Alderfer Three Sisters Park | |
Ski Tour: Onahu Creek Trail | 2.6 | 492 | 9,383 | Moderate | 5 | 3/11/2023 | Great snow | None | | RMNP | |
Ski Tour: Onahu Creek Trail | 2.6 | 492 | 9,383 | Moderate | 5 | 3/11/2023 | Great snow | None | | RMNP | |
Ski Tour: Green Mountain Trail | 1 | 282 | 900 | Moderate | 5 | 3/5/2023 | Amazing snow | None | 120 | RMNP | |
Ski Tour: Coyote Valley Trail | 0.5 | 49 | 8,859 | Easy | 4 | 3/5/2023 | Great snow | Tricia Bonman | 120 | RMNP | |
Ski Tour: Onahu Creek Trail | 0.6 | 69 | 8,881 | Easy | 5 | 3/5/2023 | Great snow | Tricia Bonman | | RMNP | Tricia testing/learning her new backcountry ski gear |
Ski Tour: Green Mountain Trail | 1.5 | 300 | 900 | Moderate | 5 | 3/5/2023 | Amazing snow | None | 120 | RMNP | |
Ski Tour: Brainard, CMC South Trail | 1.2 | 108 | 10,171 | Easy | 3 | 2/26/2023 | Extremely deep snow, quite challenging to navigate but very fun. | Tricia Bonman | 60 | | |
Staunton Ranch, Old Mill, and Border Line Trail Loop | 1.6 | 256 | 8,852 | Easy | 3 | 2/20/2023 | | Tricia | 45 | Staunton State Park | |
Boulder Viewpoint Trail | 4 | 876 | 6,331 | Easy | 3 | 2/11/2024 | | Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | |
Royal Arch Trail | 3.4 | 1430 | 6,939 | Moderate | 4 | 2/5/2023 | Snowy | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | |
Ski Tour: Brainard, Gateway to Road | 4.3 | 377 | 10,191 | Moderate | 4 | 1/28/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 60 | | |
Ski Tour: Caribou | 5.8 | 587 | 10,388 | Moderate | 5 | 1/27/2023 | Heavy snow | Tricai Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen | 60 | | |
Dome Rock via Button Rock Trail | 3.4 | 1362 | 8,008 | Moderate | 4 | 01/14/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Roosevelt National Forest | |
First and Second Flatiron Trail | 2.9 | 1467 | 7,169 | Moderate | 5 | 1/8/2023 | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | |
Beaver Brook Trail | 4 | 541 | 7,201 | Easy | 4 | 12/31/2022 | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Windy Saddle Open Space Park | |
Lake Helene via Fern Lake Trail | 3.6 | 797 | 10,236 | Easy | 4 | 12/29/2022 | Snowy | Tricia Bonman | 90 | RMNP | |
City Creek outlaw Springs Loop | 3.1 | 443 | 5,002 | Easy | 3 | 12/26/2022 | Chilly | Tricia Bonman, Mike Bonman | | Pocatello, ID | |
City Creek outlaw Springs Loop | 3.1 | 443 | 5,002 | Easy | 3 | 12/20/2022 | Chilly | Tricia Bonman, Mike Bonman | | Pocatello, ID | |
Nightbird Gulch to Mount Galbraith | 5.4 | 1306 | 7,254 | Moderate | 4 | 12/17/2022 | Chilly | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Mount Galbraith Park | |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | 12/10/2022 | Sunny and warm (64 degrees!!) | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Wahkena Falls Loop | 5.9 | 1690 | 1,568 | Moderate | 5 | 11/23/2022 | Cold but sunny | Marissa Pai, Chelsea Schmitt | 1900 | Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area | |
The Nob | 4.5 | 1142 | 594 | Moderate | 5 | 11/20/2022 | Very windy at the top, otherwise sunny/foggy brisk morning | Tricia Bonman | 1220 | Siuslaw National Forest | Epic coastal views! |
Sniktau Mountain (partial) | 1.9 | 925 | 12,900 | Difficult | 5 | 11/6/2022 | Cold with epic clouds | Joe Vallella | 60 | Arapaho National Forest | |
Chair Rocks | 10.1 | 843 | 7,861 | Moderate (just long) | 4 | 10/30/2022 | Sunny, slightly cold | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Pike National Forest | Flat most of the way, quite good scenery though. Cool rocks where we turned around with potentially great camping spots. |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | 10/23/2022 | | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Oia Trail | 5.9 | 1320 | 1,125 | Easy | 5 | 10/19/2022 | Sunny/warm/windy | Tricia Bonman, Robert Schmitt, Loraine Schmitt | It would take too long. | Faros Akrotiriou-Oias | Insanely epic hike around Oia in Greece. |
Sniktau Mountain | 3.7 | 1371 | 13,100 | Difficult | 5 | 9/30/2022 | Cold with epic clouds | Alone | 60 | Arapaho National Forest | Quick hike on the way back from Deep Dive Week at work. |
Rawhide Trail, Belcher Hill, and Sawmill Trail | 5.9 | 1261 | 7,890 | Easy | 4 | 9/18/2022 | | Paul Bernard | 25 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | |
Tricia Bonman | 2.9 | 1467 | 7,169 | Moderate | 5 | 9/17/2022 | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Classic hike, great for relatively for out-of-towners. |
Mt. Sanitas via Sunshine Canyon | 4.9 | 922 | 6,840 | Moderate | 4 | 9/11/2022 | Sunny/warm | Natasha Steinmann, Tricia Bonman | 45 | Boulder OSMP | |
Corwina Park | 3.1 | 650 | 7,375 | Easy | 3 | 8/28/2022 | Sunny/warm | Josh Burke, Kristi Burke, Tricia Bonman, Casey Burke. | 60 | Corwina Park | Hike with the Burkes and baby Casey |
Short Taos Hike | 1.7 | 604 | 8,957 | Moderate | 2 | 8/21/2022 | Brisk summer | Tricia Bonman, Meredith Brooks, Chris Ogle | 300 | Colombine-Hondo Wilderness | Short morning hike before an early lunch before heading back to Denver. |
Staunton State Park family hike | 3.3 | 256 | 8,350 | Easy | 2 | 8/13/2022 | Sunny/warm | Mike Bonman, Lucy Bonman, Ted Bonman, Trina Bonman, Lydia Bonman, Henry Bonman, Tricia Bonman. | 45 | Staunton State Park | Short hike to the lake + picnic with the kids. |
Upper Forest Lakes Trail | 8.5 | 1847 | 10,869 | Moderate | 5 | 8/6/2022 | Good summer weather, no storm. | Natasha Steinmann, Tricia Bonman | 60 | James Peak Wilderness | Fun hike up to the lakes with Tash and Tricia |
First and Second Flatiron Trail | 2.9 | 1467 | 7,169 | Moderate | 5 | 7/31/2022 | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Classic hike, great for relatively for out-of-towners. |
Random Boulder Hike | 5.4 | 958 | 5,974 | Moderate | 3 | 7/29/2022 | Warm-ish, impending rain, some rain. | Derek Pedersen. | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Meandering walk/hike with Derek Pederson right after getting back from Alaska in an attempt to use a day of time off in an active way + reacclimate to alittude. |
Grewink Glacier Lake | 4 | 748 | 430 | Easy | 5 | 7/26/2022 | Warm/summer (cold at the glacier) | Chelsea Schmitt, Robert Schmitt, David Pai, Mike Bonman. | 3420 | Kachemak Bay State Park | Great glacier hike in Alaska. Across from Homer. |
Green Mountain via Gregory Canyon | 6.7 | 2529 | 8,133 | Difficult | 4 | 7/17/2022 | Warm/summer | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Pretty good hike, nothing expecially epic but quite enjoyable. |
Bear Peak via Shanahan Ridge | 3.7 | 1257 | 7,027 | Difficult | 4 | 7/16/2022 | Warm/summer | Paul Bernard and dog Copper | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Couldn't finish because Copper (dog) refused to continue on--tired, not overheated. |
Atlantic Peak | 6.6 | 2342 | 13,310 | Difficult | 5 | 7/3/2022 | Typical summer storm gathering throughout the morning, got chased off by thunder/hail storms in the distance, made it back to the car about 30 seconds before one of the most intense heavey rain/thunderstorms in several years. | Tricia Bonman | 60 | White River National Forest | Amazing hike, will be back to finish. Atlantic and Pacific are super epic and the ridge feels very exposed but isn't, so it's extremely fun. |
Fowler Trail | 4.9 | 627 | 6,283 | Very easy | 5 | 7/1/2022 | | Hiten Jethwa, Amanda Heter, Sam Giacobozzi, Mando Apio-White | 30 | Eldorado Canyon State Park | Dramatic scenery of eldo, with coworkers. |
Beaver Brook Trail | 3.5 | 528 | 7,175 | Moderate | 4 | 6/25/2022 | Good summer weather. | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Windy Saddle Open Space Park | |
Maroon Bells to Crater Lake | 5.7 | 797 | 10,167 | Moderate | 4 | 6/18/2022 | Partly cloudy, moderate temps | Robert Schmitt, Loraine Schmitt, Tricia Bonman | 240 | Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness | Day hike to Crater Lake while visiting Aspen with my parents. Fished in Crater Lake, but according to a ranger my dad talk to on the way back...turns out Crater Lake is a dead lake and there are no fish in it... |
Weller Lake | 1.7 | 256 | 9,560 | Easy | 4 | 6/17/2022 | Cloudy w/ thunderstorms, got rained on while fishing, got the the car just in time for heavy rain. | Robert Schmitt, Loraine Schmitt, Tricia Bonman | 210 | Collegiate Peaks Wilderness | Short hike up to fish in Kayaks with my dad while in Aspen. Fun little trip! |
Redrocks Trading Post Trail | 1.5 | 357 | 6,319 | Easy | 5 | 6/15/2022 | Sunny and beautiful | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Red Rocks Park | Third anniversary hike where we got married! |
Long Lake + Kayaking | 4.4 | 210 | 10,535 | Moderate (with Kayaks) | 4 | 5/12/2022 | Mostly dry on roads, still a lot of snow before Long Lake. Got chased off by a thunderstorm. | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Brainard Lake Recreation Area | Super fun little Kayak trips with our new Oru kayaks. |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | 6/5/2022 | | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Fowler Trail | 4.9 | 627 | 6,283 | Very easy | 5 | 5/19/2022 | | Hiten Jethwa, Amanda Heter | 30 | Eldorado Canyon State Park | Dramatic scenery of eldo, with coworkers. |
Joder Ranch to Left Hand Creek | 3.8 | 656 | 6,060 | Easy | 5 | 5/7/2022 | Warm & sunny | Natasha Steinmann, Derek Petersen, Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Great short hike to a river dip! |
Bear Peak via Shanahan Ridge | 5.2 | 2687 | 8,455 | Difficult | 5 | 4/24/2022 | Warm+cold spring weather | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | |
Mount Kingston via St. Mary's Glacier | 4.1 | 1791 | 12,132 | Difficult | 5 | 4/16/2022 | Warm+cold spring weather | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Arapaho National Forest | First alpine in a while, very refreshing, got super sunburned due to poor spring hike planning. |
Mesa Trail, Chautauqua to NCAR to Downtown Boulder | 7.3 | 1066 | 6,289 | Easy | 5 | | Sunny, nice hiking weather | Tricia Bonman, Derek Pedersen, Natasha Steinman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Nice mellow sunday hike + lunch day. |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | | | Paul Bernard | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Rawhide Trail | 5.9 | 1261 | 7,890 | Easy | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman, Mallory West | 25 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | | | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Chimney Gulch Trail from Highway 6 | 3.7 | 863 | 6,624 | Moderate | 3 | | | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Colorow Mountian Park | Couldn't park at windy saddle |
First and Second Flatiron Trail | 2.9 | 1467 | 7,169 | Moderate | 5 | | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Classic hike, great for relatively for out-of-towners. |
Mesa, Homestead, Shadow Canyon | 3.2 | 558 | 6,129 | Easy | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Good mellow hike, rest day |
First and Second Flatiron Trail | 2.9 | 1467 | 7,169 | Moderate | 5 | | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Classic hike, great for relatively for out-of-towners. |
Mallory Cave | 2.5 | 692 | 6,762 | Easy | 4 | | | Trica Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Quick hike in Boulder. |
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail | 4 | 2047 | 7,877 | Difficult | 5 | | | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Super convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail. |
Royal Arch Trail | 4 | 1391 | 6,924 | Difficult | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | |
Red Rocks & Morrison Slide Trails | 4.3 | 839 | 6,791 | Easy | 5 | | | Tricia Bonman | 25 | Red Rocks Park | Quick and easy outing, very scenic. |
Flagstaff Mountain Summit via Gregory Canyon | 3.4 | 1434 | 6,945 | Moderate | 4 | | Sunny, cold | Tricia Bonman | 45 | Boulder OSMP | |
Bear Creek Trail | 2 | 400 | 9,285 | Easy | 4 | | Snowy, cold, decently sunny. | Hiten Jethwa, Sam Giacabozzi, Amanda Heter, Christina Jean | 390 | Bear Creek Preserve | Annual gathering for work, hike activity. |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | | | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Rawhide Trail, Belcher Hill, and Sawmill Trail | 5.9 | 1261 | 7,890 | Easy | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman | 25 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | |
South Table Mountain | 7 | 715 | 6,316 | Moderate | 4 | | Warm, then cold when the sun went down. | Hiten Jethwa, Sam Giacabozzi, Amanda Heter | 20 | Golden, CO | Hike w/ work people |
Baker Gulch Snowshoe (RMNP) | 1.1 | 62 | 8,875 | Moderate | 5 | | Extremely cold and very deep snow. | Tricia Bonman, Chelsea Schmitt, Paul Bernard, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen | 150 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Extremely fun snowshoeing tracking moose over a new years eve trip to Grand Lake. |
Fowler Trail to Continental Divide Overlook | 7 | 1302 | 6,795 | Moderate | 5 | | Sunny and cool, very windy in the canyon. | Tricia Bonman, Chelsea Schmitt | 30 | Eldorado Canyon State Park | Hike through Eldo during Chelsea's visit. |
Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon | 2.4 | 1529 | 2,700 | Moderate | 5 | | Sunny and warm | Tricia Bonman, Erin Schmitt, Chelsea Schmitt | 780 | Echo Canyon Recreation Area | Hike in Phoenix |
Green Mountain Loop via Chautauqua | 5 | 1654 | 7,254 | Moderate/Difficult | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | |
Gibson Mountain | 3 | 755 | 5,810 | Easy | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman, Mike Bonman | 560 | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | Easy hike w/ Tricia's dad |
Gregory Canyon, ranger, E.M. Greenman, Saddle Rock Loop | 3.3 | 1539 | 7,231 | Moderate | 5 | | Sunny and perfect weather | Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Helping Derek propose to Tash!!!!! |
Thorodin Mountain | 2.8 | 768 | 10,200 | Moderate | 5 | | Sunny and warm/cool | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Approach/descent from adventure climbing undeveloped route up Thorodin Mountain. | |
Panorama Point Trail | 5.2 | 1200 | 9,344 | Moderate | 4 | | Nice fall weather | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Golden Gate Canyon State Park | Hike to see the colors changing |
Cirque of the Towers to Pingora | 7.3 | 1867 | 10,774 | Difficult | 5 | | Mostly good weather, got cold and extremely windy at the passes. | Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen, Katie Schweber, Joe Valella | 500 | Bridger-Teton Wilderness | Hiking to Pingora from camp at Big Sandy Lake. |
Big Sandy Lake, North Lake, & Arrow Head Lake | 10.5 | 1000 | 9,751 | Difficult | 5 | | Sunny and great conditions, windy in the afternoon. | Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen, Katie Schweber, Joe Valella | 500 | Bridger-Teton Wilderness | Amazing hike up to the Cirque of the Towers, backpacking trip. |
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail | 4 | 2047 | 7,877 | Difficult | 5 | | | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Super convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail. |
Saddle & Grewingk Lake Trail | 5.9 | 758 | 433 | Easy | 5 | | Cool but nice hiking weather | Chelsea Schmitt, Tricia Bonman | 3480 | Kachemak Bay State Park | Absolutely beautiful hike to a glacier across the bay from Homer, AK. |
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail | 4 | 2047 | 7,877 | Difficult | 5 | | | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Super convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail. |
Forest Lakes Trail | 6.5 | 1489 | 10,700 | Moderate | 5 | | Warm | Derek Pederson, Natasha Steinmann | 75 | James Peak Wilderness | Mushroom hunting! |
Belcher Hill | 4.7 | 1027 | 7,887 | Moderate | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | Great mellow hike. |
First and Second Flatiron Trail | 2.9 | 1467 | 7,169 | Moderate | 5 | | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Classic hike, great for relatively for out-of-towners. |
Longs Peak, Keyhole Route | 14.8 | 5039 | 14,252 | Difficult | 5 | | Mostly good weather, some light thunderstorm clouds. | Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen | 90 | Rocky Mountain National Park | 2 day climb of Longs Peak, backcountry camping at Boulderfield. Extremely satisfying, tedious final 4 miles sucked. Next time will carry a rope and rap off the top of the peak to avoid the annoying/crowded hiking trail descent. |
Mt. Parnassus Loop | 6.7 | 2100 | 12,225 | Difficult | 5 | | Varried warm/cold weather | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Arapaho National Forest | Attempt at reacclimating the weekend after getting back from sea level and the weekend before climbing Longs Peak. Sort of a fail. |
Marquam Trail to Council Crest | 3.6 | 833 | 1,073 | Easy/Moderate | 3 | | Quite warm | Tricia Bonman, Lorain Schmitt, Robert Schmitt. | 1114 | Council Crest City Park | Casual hike w/ parents. |
Wahkena Trail Loop to Devil's Rest | 5.7 | 2358 | 2,431 | Moderate/Difficult | 5 | | Perfect Oregon summer weather | Tricia Bonman | 1114 | Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area | Considered difficult for the gorge, altitude advantage made it pretty easy. |
Dog Mountain Trail | 6.6 | 2995 | 2,949 | Moderate/Difficult | 5 | | Perfect Oregon summer weather | Tricia Bonman | 1114 | Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area | Hardest hike in the gorge, testing out Denver alittude advantage the morning after flying in. It was moderate at worse and the altitude advantage felt superhuman. |
Spectacle Lakes via Ypsilon Lake Trail | 6.5 | 1785 | 10,361 | Difficult | 5 | | Sunny and quite warm. | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Hiking in the north part of the park |
Redrocks Trading Post Trail | 1.5 | 357 | 6,319 | Easy | 5 | | Sunny and beautiful | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Red Rocks Park | Anniversary hike where we got married! |
Mt. Sniktau & Cupid Peak | 5.4 | 1985 | 13,222 | Difficult | 5 | | Sunny, great conditions. | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Arapaho National Forest | Extremely nice and very easy access to two beautiful 13ers. Crowds thin considerably in the first half mile. |
South Park 600 to Square Top Lakes | 3.6 | 751 | 12,113 | Difficult | 5 | | Sunny and moderate weather | Tricia Bonman, Marissa Pai, Elise Pai | 90 | Arapaho National Forest | Fun hike with Marissa and Elise (their first hike in the mountains!) |
Beaver Brook Trail | 2.8 | 157 | 7,201 | Easy | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Windy Saddle Open Space Park | |
Windy Saddle/Lookout Mountain | 3.4 | 545 | 7,201 | Easy | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Windy Saddle Open Space Park | |
Gibson Jack Trail | 4 | 554 | 5,413 | Easy | 3 | | Warm | Tricia Bonman, Mike Bonman | 560 | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | Decent hike for activity in Pocatello, Idaho. |
Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop | 6.9 | 1647 | 7,648 | Moderate | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen | 30 | Mount Falcon Park | Great for a quick workout hike. |
Button Rock Mountain Loop | 7.3 | 1368 | 8,359 | Moderate | 5 | | Mostly dry, spikes help but not strictly required on the north slope. | Tricia Bonman, Melanie West. | 75 | Roosevelt National Forest | Pretty much empty, really great hike, awesome hangout spot at the end. |
N.C.A.R. to Mesa to Fern Canyon | 5.1 | 1808 | 7,438 | Difficult | 4 | | Mostly dry, last mile or so icy/slushy requiring spikes. | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | 8 lbs of cams in backpack, recovering from shoulder injury, beginning to get back in backpacking shape. |
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail | 3.7 | 1959 | 7,877 | Difficult | 5 | | Mostly dry, sunny early spring day. | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Super convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail. |
Chimney Gulch Trail from Highway 6 | 3 | 755 | 6,548 | Moderate | 4 | | Bad: cold, heavy sprinkle like Oregon hikes, got very wet. | Tricia Bonman | 25 | Colorow Mountain Park | We were trying to beat the big 2 foot snowstorm and get a workout in so we turned back when we got too wet/cold. |
Fowler Trail | 4.9 | 627 | 6,283 | Very easy | 5 | | Sunny, unseasonably warm but cold in the shade. Spikes needed near the turnoff south beyond the Bastille. | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Eldorado Canyon State Park | Really great for family/out of town people who aren't in hiking shape. Dramatic scenery of eldo. |
Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop | 6.9 | 1647 | 7,648 | Moderate | 4 | | Sunny, brisk, snow in the shade, a little mud. | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen | 30 | Mount Falcon Park | Great for a quick workout hike. |
Hall Ranch Loop: Nighthawk to Bitterbrush | 9.6 | 1552 | 6,758 | Easy | 5 | | Great winter sun, slightly chilly in the shade, lots of snow/muddy on second half (counter clockwise) | Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann | 50 | Hall Ranch Open Space | Surprisingly scenic, mesas/red rock mixed with gneiss features. |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | | Sunny and in the 60s, great conditions for winter. | Christina Jean, Hiten Jethwa, Sam Giacobozzi | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Nightbird Gulch and Mount Galbraith Loop to Mount Galbraith Peak Alternate Route | 5.4 | 1289 | 7,254 | Easy | 5 | | Sunny, brisk, cold coming down. | Tricia Bonman, Isabelle Catalla | 20 | Mount Galbraith Park | First half is slightly better than fine but unremarkable, secon half has a cool big mountain feel for a foot hill. |
First and Second Flatiron Trail | 2.9 | 1467 | 7,169 | Moderate | 5 | | Lots of snow (tail end of super cold weekend), nice and sunny, cold/windy at the top. | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Classic hike, chipped scramble a little sketchy without spikes with thick snow/ice. |
Beaver Brook Trail | 7.5 | 1440 | 7,201 | Moderate | 4 | | -4 degrees, -16 with wind chill, well sheltered from wind. | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen | 35 | Windy Saddle Open Space Park | Parking easy due to subzero temps, always a great hike. |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 4.1 | 846 | 6,650 | Easy | 5 | | Extremely windy but mostly good wind cover, sunny. | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Nightbird Gulch and Mount Galbraith Loop to Mount Galbraith Peak Alternate Route | 5.4 | 1289 | 7,254 | Easy | 5 | | Sunny, brisk, cold coming down. | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Mount Galbraith Park | First half is slightly better than fine but unremarkable, secon half has a cool big mountain feel for a foot hill. |
Herman Gulch | 6.6 | 1742 | 12,005 | Moderate | 5 | | Snowshoes definitely required, conditions varied from brisk and sunny to mini alpine winter storm conditions. | Paul Bernard | 60 | Arapaho National Forest | Great and super easily accessible alpine environment. Tops out at a cool cirque that would be fun to do in the summer. |
Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes | 3.4 | 689 | 10,125 | Moderate | 5 | | Snowshoes definitely required, cold and snow coming down. | Tricia Bonman | 90 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Scenic moderate, harder with snow. |
Chasm Lake | 10.3 | 2602 | 11,804 | Difficult | 5 | | Sub-zero temps, full gale winds, 9/10 snow conditions. | Tricia Bonman | 90 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Extremely epic hike. Very difficult due to strong winds and extreme cold. |
Glacier Gorge Trail to Loch Valle | 5.8 | 1076 | 10,203 | Moderate | 5 | | Cold, very windy at the Loch, snow, spikes needed. | Tricia Bonman | 90 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Great hike, turned around at Loch (instead of going to Sky Pond) due to daylight. |
Rawhide Trail, Belcher Hill, and Sawmill Trail | 5.9 | 1261 | 7,890 | Easy | 4 | | Cold with some snow, but nice hiking weather. | Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Katie Schweber, Joe Vallella | 25 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | Nice birthday hike, made hunting plans. |
Windy Peak via Mountain Lion & Burro Trail | 6.6 | 1789 | 9,140 | Difficult | 5 | | Very cold and windy, packed snow most of the way, some unpacked snow near the summit. | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Golden Gate Canyon State Park | Saw two huge moose, great workout, extremely cold wind at the summit of Windy Peak (unsurprisingly). |
New Years midnight hike: Bluebell Mesa Loop | 2.7 | 350 | 6,148 | Easy | 5 | | Cold, almost full moon, nice midnight hike. | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pederson. | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Great tradition! Climbers on the top of the first, second, and third at midnight. |
Sawmill Trail to Wrangler's Run Loop | 5.5 | 1100 | 7,894 | Easy | 4 | | Crisp, sunny winter hike, packed snow. | Melanie West | 25 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | Nice mellow hike, good for a scenic workout. |
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail | 4 | 2047 | 7,877 | Difficult | 5 | | Sustained light to medium snow, final 1000 feet of elevation in was in the clouds. | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Super convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail. |
N.C.A.R. to Mesa to Fern Canyon | 5 | 1808 | 7,438 | Difficult | 4 | | Sunny winter day, large patches of ice. | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Spikes required, crowds disappear once elevation gain starts. |
Columbine Trail | 7.9 | 1647 | 7,365 | Moderate | 5 | | Sunny, warm winter day. | Tricia Bonman, Melanie West. | 90 | North Cheyenne Canon Park | Unique canyon, mellow hike. |
Belcher Hill, Maverick, Longhorn, and Whippletree Trail Loop | 6.3 | 1243 | 7,001 | Easy | 5 | | Cloudy, moderately cold, sun nearby. | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard | 30 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | Beautiful and unique part of the front range. |
Lily Lake to Estes Cone Loop | 7.3 | 2320 | 11,004 | Difficult | 5 | | Heavy snow, wind, subzero temps. | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larson. | 90 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Great hike, no one else on the trail on a super cold, snowy day. |
Red Rocks & Morrison Slide Extended Loop | 4.3 | 839 | 6,791 | Easy | 5 | | Sunny winter day, large patches of ice. | Tricia Bonman | 25 | Red Rocks Park | Quick and easy outing, very scenic. |
Staunton Ranch, Old Mill, and Border Line Trail Loop | 7.3 | 1066 | 9,396 | Moderate | 4 | | Sunny winter day, large patches of ice and snow on the incline. | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Staunton State Park | Pretty good hike, descent is a slog. |
Bear Peak via the Shadow Canyon Trail | 8.4 | 2920 | 8,461 | Difficult | 5 | | Cold but overall decent weather. | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Great way to get 2 peaks and some good milage in interesting terrain. |
Mills Lake via Glacier Gorge Trail | 5.2 | 836 | 9,957 | Moderate | 5 | | Sunny, perfect summer hiking weather. | Tricia Bonman, Lorain Schmitt, Robert Schmitt. | 90 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Great for visiting family, super epic lake and great hike. |
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail | 3.4 | 1798 | 7,884 | Difficult | 5 | | Sustained light to medium snow, final 1000 feet of elevation in was in the clouds. | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Super convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail. |
Mount Sanitas via Lion's Lair and Mount Sanitas Trail Loop | 2.7 | 1309 | 6,811 | Moderate | 5 | | Good shoulder weather. | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Boulder OSMP | Good hike, out and back because loop descent is a slog. |
Four Pass Loop | 32 | 8270 | 12,552 | Very Difficult | 5 | | Mostly good weather each day, one evening with a cold thunderstorm. Afternoon thunderstorms each day. | Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann | 240 | Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness | |
Royal Arch Trail | 4 | 1391 | 6,924 | Difficult | 4 | | Good summer weather. | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Good but crowded. |
Devil's Thumb Pass and King Lake Trail | 16.5 | 3533 | 12,116 | Very Difficult | 5 | | Great summer weather, heavy smoke from fires. | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larson. | 60 | Indian Peaks Wilderness | Amazing 2-3 day backpacking loop close to denver, very epic, traverses continental divide. |
Eldorado Canyon Trail | 6.7 | 2096 | 7,109 | Moderate | 3 | | A bit too hot. | Tricia Bonman | 45 | Eldorado Canyon State Park | Kind of a boring hike, especially given how epic Eldo climbing is. |
Rawhide Trail | 5 | 859 | 7,549 | Easy | 5 | | Perfect weather | Paul Bernard | 30 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | Varied hike, lush. |
Emerald Lake Trail to Hallett Peak | 6.8 | 1300 | 12,000 | Difficult | 5 | | Early morning, super crowded due to summer sunrise crowd. | Greg German, Jerry Nothstine | 90 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Approach and descent for Hallett Peak climb. |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 3.4 | 646 | 6,650 | Moderate | 5 | | Great summer weather. | Tricia Bonman | 25 | Matthews Winters Park | Great quick hike after work. |
Devil's Thumb Pass and King Lake Trail | 12.4 | 1929 | 11,345 | Very Difficult | 5 | | Late spring cold, small snowfields up to King Lake. | Tricia Bonman | 60 | Indian Peaks Wilderness | Sprained ankle chasing a marmot away from camp, had to descend after first night. |
Beaver Brook Trail | 7.5 | 1440 | 7,201 | Moderate | 4 | | Good summer weather. | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Windy Saddle Open Space Park | Fun and interesting hike, crowded and hard to park. |
Mount Bierstadt Trail | 7.5 | 2726 | 14,062 | Very Difficult | 5 | | Cold late spring, snow for much of the trail. | Tricia Bonman | 90 | Mount Evans Wilderness | Fun 14er, go when it's not crowded. |
Deer Mountain Trail | 6.1 | 1394 | 9,951 | Difficult | 4 | | Cold late spring, snow for much of the trail. | Tricia Bonman | 100 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Decent trail, decent RMNP view at the summit. |
Rawhide Trail | 1.9 | 381 | 7,549 | Easy | 5 | | Cold late spring. | Tricia Bonman | 35 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | Ran out of time, had to meet someone. |
Goose Creek Trail 612 to McCurdy Trail | 13.2 | 2496 | 9,432 | Difficult | 4 | | Ash falling from the sky, decent weather for spring backpacking. | Tricia Bonman | 120 | Lost Creek Wilderness | Good first backpacking trip of the season. |
Belcher Hill | 4.7 | 1027 | 7,887 | Moderate | 5 | | Great weather. | Tricia Bonman | 35 | White Ranch Open Space/Park | Great mellow hike. |
Puez-Odle Altopiano Loop | 25.26 | 9792 | 8,616 | Extreme | 5 | | Perfect weather, absolutely incredible. | Trica Bonman | 1728 | Selva di Val Gardena, Italy | Honeymoon backpacking, most incredible wilderness I've ever experienced. |
Dakota Ridge Trail | 6.2 | 1099 | 6,650 | Moderate | 5 | | Quite hot. | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Great mellow hike. |
Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trail | 8.5 | 1961 | 10,873 | Very Difficult | 5 | | Freezing, windy, briefly sunny. | Paul Bernard | 120 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Bachelor party trip, intense winter backpacking in The Park, "slept" under the Sharkstooth at Sky Pond, 60 mph gusts all night flattening tent. |
Parmalee Trail Loop | 3.3 | 512 | 7,772 | Easy | 4 | | Fine. | Tricia Bonman | 45 | Mount Falcon Park | Fine, quick hike. |
Mallory Cave | 2.5 | 692 | 6,762 | Easy | 4 | | Good hiking overcast. | Trica Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Quick hike in Boulder. |
Red Rocks & Morrison Slide Trail | 3.5 | 771 | 6,785 | Easy | 5 | | Sunny winter day, large patches of ice. | Tricia Bonman | 25 | Red Rocks Park | Great for out of state family. |
Eagle's View Trail Loop | 4.4 | 1063 | 8,140 | Easy | 4 | | | Tricia Bonman | 50 | Reynolds Ranch County Park | Solid hike, decent views. |
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail | 3.4 | 1798 | 7,884 | Difficult | 5 | | Sustained light to medium snow, final 1000 feet of elevation in was in the clouds. | Tricia Bonman | 20 | Matthews Winters Park | Super convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail. |
Twin Sisters Peak Trail | 6.7 | 2447 | 6,949 | Difficult | 5 | | Winter cold and wind, but snowy. | Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pederson. | 60 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Great mountain hike across from Long's, clear view of the Diamond. |
Royal Arch Trail | 4 | 1391 | 6,924 | Difficult | 4 | | Crazy ice and snow, spikes very necessary. | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Much less crowded in the ice and snow. |
First and Second Flatiron Trail | 2.9 | 1467 | 7,169 | Difficult | 5 | | Good late winter hiking conditions. | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Boulder OSMP | Classic hike, great for relatively fit out-of-towners. |
Brainard Lake via Waldrop and Ski Trail | 6.3 | 577 | 10,400 | Moderate | 4 | | Sunny, snow requiring spikes and almost snowshoes. | Trica Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen. | 60 | Brainard Lake Recreation Area | Ok hike through forest to Brainard Lake, decent when weather is cold and few people are up there...otherwise, drive to the lake and hike in to the upper lakes. |
Mount Bierstadt Trail | 6.4 | 1168 | 11,775 | Very Difficult | 5 | | Hardcore winter conditions: -25 degrees, extreme wind, etc. | Tricia Bonman | 90 | Mount Evans Wilderness | Snowshoed. An additional 2 miles each way: road closure makes winter start 2 miles from summer trailhead. |
South Park 600 to Square Top Lakes | 4.4 | 922 | 12,270 | Difficult | 5 | | Sunny and moderate weather in early June. | Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen. | 90 | Arapaho National Forest | Great dip in an alpine lake, extremely cold. |
Buffalo Peaks Loop | 12.2 | 2204 | 11,581 | Difficult | 5 | | Perfect weather for backpacking. | Tricia Bonman | 125 | Pike National Forest | First backpacking trip with Tricia! Amazing, had entire valleys to ourselves. |
Nightbird Gulch and Mount Galbraith Loop | 3.4 | 892 | 6,893 | Moderate | 4 | | Fine. | Tricia Bonman | 30 | Mount Galbraith Park | Short on time. |
Beaver Brook Trail | 3.5 | 528 | 7,175 | Moderate | 4 | | Good summer weather. | Tricia Bonman | 35 | Windy Saddle Open Space Park | Park up the road if lot is full. |