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The Ghost of Spanish Rocks
A low-visibility technical shore dive off Anna Maria Island, navigating murky Gulf waters, rapid tidal drift, and an unseen encounter at 20 feet.
Explore Like Indy: Tracing Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Filming Locations in Arches National Park
Tracing the iconic red rock formations of Arches National Park used in classic cinema, exploring where landscape archaeology meets visual storytelling.
Climbing 2020
"Action can be painful. In my experience it is easier to lie still, to remain inactive. Change is difficult, it can be painful, physically, emotionally, spiritually. But to choose inaction is, for me, the same as doing nothing at all.” Michael Sharp Michael’s...
Gold Viddy Award Winner: Colorado Photojournalist Documentary Recognized in 2020
Gold Viddy Award Winner: Helen Richardson Documentary Recognized in 2020
Lake Dorothy via Arapaho Pass: A Scenic Indian Peaks Wilderness Hike
Hike to Lake Dorothy in Colorado’s Indian Peaks Wilderness via Arapaho Pass and the Fourth of July Trail, with alpine views, waterfalls, and historic mining remnants.
Hiking to Loch Vale, Rocky Mountain National Park: Distance, Difficulty, and What to Expect
Hike to Loch Vale in Rocky Mountain National Park via Alberta Falls and Glacier Gorge. Discover trail details, difficulty, tips, and stunning alpine lake views.
Colorado Trail Segment 1: A Section Hike from South Platte to Indian Creek
Colorado Trail Segment 1: A Section Hike from South Platte to Indian Creek.
Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, and Emerald Lake Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Explore Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, and Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park with this scenic hiking guide featuring views of Longs Peak and alpine lakes
Always check your gear
I’m going to tell you a story that happened a long time ago in hopes that it further reminds you to always check your climbing gear. On Sunday, April 9, 2000, my climbing partner and I were climbing a route called Fandango on the First Flatiron in Boulder, Colorado....
Climbing Mt. Rainier: A Self-Guided Ascent of the Ingraham Direct
A self-guided climb of Mt. Rainier via the Ingraham Direct, featuring glacier travel, avalanche danger, and a dramatic summit in Washington.
Winter Hiking Cub Lake | Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado
A winter hike to Cub Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Mild temperatures, light snow, and beautiful mountain views made for a memorable return to a childhood hike.
Mt. Bierstadt: A Return to Colorado’s 14ers After 13 Years
Follow a solo hike up Mt. Bierstadt, a Colorado 14er in the Front Range, as I return to high-altitude summits after 13 years away.
From Pool Dreams to Sharks: My First Ocean Encounter in Maui
From Pool Dreams to Sharks: My First Ocean Encounter in Maui
Hiking to Balanced Rock in Rocky Mountain National Park
Hike to Balanced Rock in Rocky Mountain National Park and explore one of the park’s unique rock formations. A short and scenic hike with beautiful mountain views.