After a few days of temps in the 60’s, how best to celebrate the end of March?  How ‘bout an 8 hour snowshoe trek in Rocky Mountain National Park?  LOL>

Purchased a Groupon a few months back, intending to snowshoe in early February.  Little did I know this package was so popular, their first opening was March 30^th.

My friend M & I met up with 2 Apex Ex guides & 8 other shoers at Beaver Meadows Visitors Center in RMNP.  20 minute drive to Glacier Gorge Trailhead, shoes & poles doled out – and we were on our way.

Aside from the spectacular winter landscape, what I liked most?  Backcountry hiking.  In winter you’re no longer restricted to trails in the park as you are in summer months – because trails are covered by 8-12 feet of snow 🙂

Stopped for a photo opp at Dream Lake, nestled under towering Hallett Peak – then fondue at Lake Haiyaha.

Cheese fondue & apples after snowshoeing in the Rockies.  Bucket list ‘must do’ — seriously.  FAAAANNNNTASTIC!

FULL Colorado weekend.  10 mile pre-dawn run on Saturday, hiked 8,100ft Green Mountain in Boulder, then shoed 5 miles in the snow-blanketed Rockies on Sunday.

Lovin’ life.  Trading with no one – crazy happy with the hand I’ve been dealt.