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Just a Colorado Gal

camping, colorado

Family Glamping: Yurt Life at Snow Mountain Ranch

Iceland on a budget
travel

Iceland on a Budget

lifestyle

10 Lessons in 14 Weeks

How to Choose the Best Tent for Backpacking
gear

How to Choose the Best Tent for Backpacking

gear

A Pregnancy Guide to Outdoor Gear

adventure

My Four Favorite National Parks

hiking, travel

Hiking New Zealand: Mueller Hut

lifestyle

You’re Not Better Than Anyone

backcountry skiing

Backcountry Skiing for Beginners: The Gear

  • Iceland on a budget
    travel

    Iceland on a Budget

    If Iceland isn’t on your bucket list, add it immediately and start saving your pennies!  The glacier-blue waters, towering…

  • environmental advocacy

    The Battle Over Our National Monuments: What You Need To Know

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hispanic Access Foundation. The opinions and text are…

  • Maroon Hut
    backcountry skiing

    Must Do: Visit Crested Butte’s Maroon Hut

    Hut trips have long been one of my favorite ways to explore Colorado’s backcountry, but I took a hard…

  • gear

    Gear Forward: Give the Gift of the Outdoors

    Now that Will and I have a kiddo of our own, our conversations frequently turn towards the future as…

  • lifestyle

    10 Lessons in 14 Weeks

    As of this past Sunday, I’ve been a mother for 14 weeks. It feels like an eternity, but also…

  • lifestyle

    2018: The Year to Thrive

    New years always bring about a gaggle of keyboard warriors, proclaiming that they don’t need to make resolutions. And…

  • How to Choose the Best Tent for Backpacking
    gear

    How to Choose the Best Tent for Backpacking

    It’s your home away from home; the shelter that protects you from the elements; the {typically} nylon walls that…

  • The Best Gifts for Adventure Travelers 
    gear

    2017 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for Adventure Travelers 

    ‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year! Truly, I’m a Christmas junkie and this year is exceptionally special.…

  • lifestyle

    Moving Forward

    Is this thing on? I knew it was going to take a hot minute to adjust to our new…

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Hi, I'm Heather! Born and raised in Colorado, I call the western slope home. This blog is full of stories about my adventures, mishaps and discoveries in the mountains of Colorado and around the world. I look forward to sharing my love for outdoor adventure with you!

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