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Santa Rosa Island,
Channel Islands National Park, CA

Grass Mountain,
Los Padres National Forest, CA

Red Rock Trail Hike to Gibraltar Dam,
Los Padres National Forest

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  • Santa Rosa Island,
    Channel Islands National Park, CA     March 13, 2017
  • The High Sierra Trail:
    Day 6     July 23, 2016
  • The High Sierra Trail:
    Day 5     July 22, 2016
  • The High Sierra Trail:
    Day 4     July 21, 2016
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    Day 3     July 20, 2016

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Mt Ida (12,874’) never disappoints 💙 #coloRAD Mt Ida (12,874’) never disappoints 💙 #coloRADo
Big handsome gentleman. I’m always impressed at Big handsome gentleman. I’m always impressed at how quickly these guys grow their antlers every year. Only another 6 weeks til that velvet comes off! (I still don’t know where this year went). #elk #coloRADo #rmnp
Great use of PTO on an otherwise unremarkable Tues Great use of PTO on an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday. Everything that makes our short and sweet alpine summer perfect. The type of day I long for the other 300 days of the year. Huron Peak (14,003’). #14er #coloRADo #huronpeak
Like many, I’m struggling with feeling like anyt Like many, I’m struggling with feeling like anything I have to post is important enough to take up space in your feed. I was feeling this during lockdown, and even more so now. I’m sure many of you struggle with the same feelings right now. A cute animal photo, or some idyllic mountain scene isn’t important when black men and women are being murdered at absolutely unbearable and disgusting rates by the police in this country, when black voices need to be amplified, when white anti-racist voices need to be amplified, when people in this country are STILL dying at alarming rates from a virus, and many have decided that letting people die isn’t a concern, and money and socializing are more important than the lives of the elderly and the high risk (like myself)...and POC, who are dying from this virus at an alarming rate. It’s just too damn much. But, here I am with this super cute and happy baby moose photo I just really wanted to share. And I feel guilty. And I don’t know why I’m burdening you with all of these thoughts...it’s just a complicated time to navigate and figure out how to exist and not be another selfish, blind asshole. I don’t know, maybe this photo will bring you a little smile, and if so, then I guess I’ll consider this post acceptable. Hang in there friends, keep fighting the good fight, wear a mask, try not to be selfish or dismissive, recognize your privilege, be an anti-racist ally, speak up, learn, listen, read, create, be kind...and if you can, get outside into nature and breathe and play a bit. 🖤❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤
June at 8500’. While snow is possible any month June at 8500’. While snow is possible any month of the year here, it’s pretty unusual to get measurable snow this late (usually Memorial Day weekend marks the end of snow). While most are probably annoyed, we thought it was awesome. Don’t fret - as I type this it’s already almost all melted away...❄️ #coloRADo #summersnow
Just keep your foot on the gas. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
#blackouttuesday Black Lives Matter 🖤 #blackouttuesday Black Lives Matter 🖤
I don’t know this mamas name yet - but she might I don’t know this mamas name yet - but she might be the prettiest fox I’ve ever met. She has the slender sexiness of #GarytheFox with the apple-red eyes of #SanfordtheFox. What a stunner! 😻 #foxfriend
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