Introductions

Our first hike in Colorado,
Wigwam Trail, Pike National Forest.

As newly weds transplanted from the Upper Midwest to the mountainous state of Colorado, we were both a bit timid about what we would encounter in our new environment.  Settling into our small 1-bedroom apartment, our curiosities about those white capped peaks to the west became too strong to ignore. We postponed shopping for furniture (two blowup mattresses and sleeping bags functioned as a bed, a couch, and a kitchen table), to drive westward on I-70 into the majestic Rockies. One taste of the mountains and we become completely enchanted by their pine-scented breezes, whispering aspens, and daunting summits.  Hiking boots and a daypack became our first big purchases. Completing our first hike in Pike National Forest cemented the fact that exploring new hiking trails is something we wish to share together for the rest of our lives. A handwritten hiking journal was started to document these outdoor explorations, however, we both decided to transfer our entries to this blog for easier sharing with family, friends, and other hiking enthusiasts.  Thanks for joining us and happy trails!