Tasting Excellent Local Beer in Ridgeway, Colorado

December 17, 2017

Ridgeway Has Some Nice Views of the Nearby San Juans

This is the last of the three articles I wrote for the website Trazzler which is no longer. It's not a ride or hike, just a stop we made on a rest day between climbing 14ers. Photos are from a trip in 2009

For most, the town of Ridgeway is wher...
Full Post

Biking on Easy Scenic Trails in Nederland

December 10, 2017

Mud Lake

This is the second of three articles I wrote for the website Trazzler which disappeared a few years ago. Photos are from a ride in 2009

Head north from Nederland on the Peak-to-Peak highway and you will see a sign for Caribou Ranch Open Space. ...
Full Post

Tasting the Local Wine in Paonia, Colorado

December 3, 2017

The Vineyards at Stone Cottage Cellars

In the West Elk Wine Region of Colorado, by Paonia there are several small wineries. During this visit we talked with owners and sampled the wines.
Full Post

Big Cottonwood Canyon Trail

April 23, 2017

Big Cottonwood Creek

A Scenic Bike Ride at the Mouth of the Canyon.

The upper end of this trail is at the Park and Ride at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon. It's great if you want to do an easy bike after skiing or snowboarding all day at Brighton and Solitude in...
Full Post