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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 a Backpacking Tent: A Gear Tester’s Guide

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

  • travel

    Have Baby, Will Travel: Road Trip 2K18

    While pregnant, Will and I frequently heard how our adventures would cease once Liliana was born. Babies don’t like…

  • lifestyle

    Body After Baby: The Reality

    Women are miraculous. As a female in the outdoor industry, I’ve long been proud of what my body can…

  • 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 a Backpacking Tent: A Gear Tester’s Guide

    Choosing a backpacking tent sounds simple until you realize there are approximately 4,000 options, all claiming to be lightweight,…

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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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