Climbing, riding, hiking, or skiing, western Colorado is a family destination. Just take it from the Adventure Moms!
Rarely do shoes ever fit “like a glove.” The good news is that the solution to seemingly ill-fitting active footwear can be as easy as changing the way you lace up your shoes.
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately… and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” —Henry David Thoreau
“I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled; the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.” —Hilaire Belloc
“Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time—like to have a friend takes time.” —Georgia O’Keeffe
I don’t have a death wish. I have a desire to challenge myself and live a life rich in experiences. I turn back when conditions or skill level trumps my goal, but I’m working really hard on not letting fear of failure triumph.
BCM volunteers take under-resourced urban teens on “transformative outdoor experiences.” On my trip to Gunnison National Forest, I expected a clear division between mentor and mentored. As it turned out, however, I needed their guidance as much as they needed mine…This video is a glimpse into our journey.
Women’s Adventure reader, Diane, hikes and heals in the mountains.
Many times, we’re prodded to get out there and just do it—whatever “it” is. We’re urged to live on the edge, go fast, go hard, and go higher. At other times, we are taught to rest or be still. How do you choose adventure, balance peace with joyful noise, and push your limits while staying sane?
Comfortable, high-capacity, and with function-meets-fashion versatility that transitions from high-country to uptown in no time.
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