More Lake Okoboji

I’ve spent the past few days working out of a cabin on West Lake Okoboji. This week, the lake has been completely quiet, and I’ve been sleeping with the windows open to hear the faint sound of waves washing up on shore. The upcoming Labor Day weekend should put an end to the tranquility, but after this holiday, the weekend warriors will close up their homes and retreat until next summer. Once school starts back up, Okoboji slowly goes... Read More

Backpacking in the Holy Cross Wilderness, Part I

A few weeks ago, I stumbled across an amazing deal for a 2-night stay at an awesome hotel in Vail, Colorado. I instantly decided to bribe my brother with a free hotel room if he successfully planned a decent backpacking excursion prior to semi-relaxing in Vail. Seeing that he is experienced in mountain things, I figured dragging him along would either greatly increase my chances of survival or greatly increase my chances of spastically falling backwards... Read More