It’s been more than ten years since I’ve been backpacking. That realization was shocking to someone who hikes and camps more often than most. It had been ten years since I’d fired up that backpacking stove, used a water purifier in a creek, or enjoyed waking up on the side of a mountain without a…
It’s happened to every concentrate connoisseur for one reason or another: you end up at a location without a rig to use for all of the hash you brought. At your normal sesh or when you head over to a buddy’s, this isn’t the biggest issue in the world, but when you’ve backpacked to a…
If there’s one thing my lovable husky, Sven, enjoys more than anything else, it’s the freedom to be outside in the wilderness, running wild and exploring all of the unfamiliar territories along our journey. Until recently, his main contribution to hikes and campouts was his ability to pull me up the hill as the “lead…
It’s that time of year again, when the parks open up, the trails are bustling, and you have to hike multiple miles in before you have any hope of finding any semblance of privacy. This can be challenging for those inclined to cannabis. As I found myself packing for an overnighter this weekend, I wanted…
I’m taking full advantage of the nice weather we’re experiencing in Colorado. For the first time in a long time, I went hiking two days in a row this past weekend. That’s right, I spent two full days in the middle of the woods on mountains far from the distractions and obligations of day-to-day life….
The warm weather is finally here in Colorado. I know it snowed only a week ago, but I’m being optimistic that the sunny, 70-degree days are here to stay. In preparation for the next CannaVenture Hike, I decided to hit Mount Sanitas and make sure the trail hadn’t closed and that there were plenty of…
Today marked the first event of CannaVenture’s third season and our tenth event ever. This hike was also special as it wrapped up the annual 4/20 weekend in Colorado with an elevated excursion into the mountains, something that the Westword remarked was a noteworthy addition to this year’s festivities. In spite of the snow and…
Let’s start with: I generally don’t use or enjoy creams, lotions, topicals or anything that makes me feel greasy. Whether it’s sunscreen, bug spray, aloe vera, or even a medicated option, I’m generally someone who just avoids the entire category, or finds that very narrow range of products that don’t end up leaving that oily,…
Hiking is always something I look forward to, both as a reprieve from the stresses of life and also as an incentive for pushing through them. When I found out that it was supposed to be in the 70s and sunny on Friday, I had to plan a hike. I posted up in the Crew…
Yesterday was a great day. Vegas can be a draining experience, and ever since my last trip out here, I’ve made an effort to consciously spend more time outside. Hasn’t stopped me from gambling and indulging in the incredible foods here, but it’s offered relief and the ability to refocus and recenter without being drowned…