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The snow seemed to get deeper and deeper. At one point, I planted my pole to the side of my snowshoes, and it sunk all the way up to my wrist. Thank God, that Bryon broke trail, each snowshoe sinking deep into the fluff. It also took all the guesswork…
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“So, you’re a ski instructor? Can I get some free tips so I can teach my daughter?” A common refrain from friends or new acquaintances. A little secret from the “professional” ski instructor. Just bite the bullet and enroll them in a proper ski lesson. I say this not because…
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What’s the most dangerous outdoor sport in Colorado? This question posed by a listener on Colorado Public Radio got me thinking about all the things I like to do outside. She specifically asked because her child wanted to learn downhill skiing, and stories of people dying after hitting a tree…
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Can a connection to nature restore your soul? In 2013, I reached the pit of despair. For the first time in my life, I got let go from a job. Falling into a deep depression, I felt completely unsure of who I was. I became afraid to even apply for…
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