A couple years ago I came across the Seven Castles hike while researching about fun hikes in the Roaring Fork valley. None of the articles online would disclose where the trailhead is, since it goes through private property, so I … Read More
I want to start off by saying how badass all of my girlfriends are. No, seriously. You would think I’m always hiding behind the camera, but the truth is you never see photos of me because I can’t do half … Read More
On a beautiful Saturday morning a group of four girls looking for an adventure set out for a 12.8 mile hike to Capitol Lake. This hike is very popular with backpackers looking to summit one of Colorado’s most difficult fourteeners, … Read More
Rim trail might be one of the most popular hikes in Snowmass for the locals. It’s short, accessible, and people run it, bike it or hike it on a daily basis. But because it’s so popular, I feel like not … Read More
Yesterday we got snowed on, and rained on, and the sun was shining bright and hot, all of it during the 8.8 mile long Lost Man Loop hike. The views of Lost Man lake on the left and Independence lake on … Read More
The ground is still wet and the clouds look like they’re bringing in another storm, the gondola ride is the scariest one yet with the wind swaying the cabins around like they’re surfing in a wave, but the views are … Read More
Maroon Bells are the most photographed peaks in North America. I am sure everyone has seen at least some version of the iconic reflection of the two peaks in the Maroon lake. Just like the first image below. It’s kind … Read More
As beautiful as the lake itself is, what stole my heart on this hike were the fields of wildflowers in every possible color, aspen groves spreading for as long as your eyes can see, and occasional monarch butterflies following us … Read More
As the season is wrapping up, we decided to do one last full moon hike up Snowmass before there’s no more snow to slide down on. Smaller crowd this time, but as much fun as always. Until next winter, Snowmass.
After reading a little bit about the Seven Castles hike, which is said to be one of the most unique and dramatic hikes in the entire Roaring Fork Valley, we decided it would be worth trying to find it. Due to … Read More