By Martin Griff Walking is one of the ways I keep my old body in somewhat young shape and today marks 346 days in a row that I have walked 10,000 or more steps according to the Garmin brand gizmo on my wrist. That’s about 6 miles a day and it takes me about 10 minutes […]
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Epic Discovery at Breckenridge Brings Summer Fun to New Heights
There are many ways to spend a sunny summer day with your family in the Colorado Rockies. You can go biking. You can go hiking. Or if you’re in Breckenridge, you can go Epic. Epic Discovery Alpine Camp The Epic Discovery Alpine Camp opened on Peak 8 in July. Developed in partnership with the United […]
Gear Notes: Backpacking 101, Sun Sleeves and Fabletics
On Wednesday, our youngest son takes some big steps into the world of adulthood and becomes a freshman at the University of Colorado. These first steps won’t be into a dorm room or an academic classroom. Instead, he’s spending his first week of college backpacking on a program called CU in the Rockies. Jealous much? […]
Summer at Ski Resorts: Six Bucket List Experiences for Families
Apologies for the misfire last Monday, when I mistakenly published this as an unfinished post. It’s in much better form now! Summer is short. And while that’s great news for those of us who love winter and live to ski, it’s bad news for those of us who want to experience everything warm weather offers. […]
National Trails Day: Tips for Hiking with Kids and Teens
Saturday was National Trails Day. I know, you might be thinking (as I often do), “seriously, is there a national day for everything?” Trails, however, are a good thing. So in honor a National Trails Day, a short look at the basics of hiking with kids and teens. Hiking With Kids and Teens Family Hiking Basics When […]