When in Colorado, you have to spend as much time as possible outside. There is really no other way. After moving back up via a two day road trip, I was itching to be back in the sun and back in nature. The day after I got back (when I was still residing in a hotel), I made it out to Horsetooth Resevoir with my boyfriend to go kayaking. It was so much fun! A nice way to work those arms and shoulders without even realizing.Aside from kayaking, my Colorado welcoming consisted of hiking, upon hiking, upon hiking… so much hiking that I am going to split up my trips into two posts! I was in hiking heaven!
The first trail ventured upon was Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Springs–a short 3 mile hike with some steep rocky grades. It was so beautiful, though!
An essential part of hiking though, comes before I hit the trails. Preparation is key. I make sure I have plenty of water and some quick nutrition to keep me going through the day. Believe it or not, I averaged about 700 calories burned per day when hiking on a trail. Above are some of my favorite fuel bars (aside from Quest Bars which no where seemed to carry…)
The trail to Hanging Lake was even gorgeous. Never a dull sight to see!
I enjoy climbing anything that seems climbable. My dad joined in my adventures too while my mom documented with pictures.
Anyone else see what I see?
Then we finally made it! Hanging Lake everyone!
Beauty and waterfalls everywhere!
Hiking makes me quite thirsty ;)
I just love being in nature so much. It gives me joy to wonder at all the simplicities nature has to offer. Go out and enjoy nature for yourself!
Moving Mountains Wellness 