Big Beers Festival 2018: A Recap

Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines Festival It was another successful year at the Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines Festival in Breckenridge, Colorado. This beer festival is not only unique due to its superior location in a Colorado ski town, but it brings in many talented breweries and of … [Read more...]

Backcountry Breakfast Stout

As summer approaches, my mind starts to wander towards hiking 14ers, volleyball mountain tournaments, camping, and pretty much anything that involves the outdoors. I have no set camping or hiking plans yet, but they are sure to happen! While sipping on the Backcountry Breakfast Stout I could not … [Read more...]

Elevation

Many of you "know" me well enough by now that you can figure that even though I was away hiking for a while I was still tasting local beers :D Elevation Beer Company is a mountain brewery in Poncha Springs which is only about a 30 minute drive from Buena Vista and 10 minutes from Salida. It … [Read more...]

On an Adventure

Many apologies for going MIA for a couple weeks. I have been "busy" with fun summer activities and have desired the outdoors more than sitting in front of my computer :) I also had a week long hiking adventure where I was up early to climb mountains and to bed early at night. For some of you that … [Read more...]

Sand’ D Colorado

My parents and nieces/nephews have been going to the Sand Dunes regularly for the past four years and many friends have told me about how much fun it is but my first time going was this past weekend…and let me tell you, it is a site to see! My family has always done a lot of camping…growing up in … [Read more...]