In preparation for some longer backpacking trips, we spent some time over the winter and spring researching and selecting some new backpacking gear with a focus on ultralight gear. We recently tested our selections on an overnight in the Weminuche Wilderness of... 
Laramie, WY – We hiked the Libby Creek Trail Loop, about 4.5 miles in length, which starts from the Green Rock Trailhead in the Snowy Range section of the Medicine Bow National Forest. For hikes in this region, we refer to “Hiking Wyoming’s Medicine... 
Centennial, WY – 7 miles into a 12 mile hike, I arrive at a stunning high elevation lake and take in the views of nearby Medicine Bow Peak. I follow the trail with my eyes and notice it steeply ascends a saddle, cresting a rocky outcropping and then descending... 
Creede, CO – We hiked the Colorado Trail/Continental Trail west from Spring Creek Pass for about 4.2 miles (each direction). This is considered Section 22 of the Colorado Trail. Spring Creek Pass is located at 10,898 feet elevation. To head west, the trail... 
Creede, CO – The first question I had upon hearing the name of this trail — the Hobbit Trail — was why is it so named? I don’t have an official answer, as very little info about this trail exists. But I have a theory. The trail starts off the Bachelor Loop just... Creede, CO – The Window, a wet tent, mosquitoes, and a moose. These are my first memories from our recent overnight backpacking trip into the Weminuche Wilderness. We picked the Weminuche and Pine River Trails to hike while testing some new camping gear and... 
