Altitude Attitude

As the New Year rolls in and we begin our annual hike around the sun, millions of people set New Year's resolutions with a sense of renewal and determination. But why not embrace that feeling with a little inspiration from the rugged beauty of the Colorado Front Range and the outdoors? Whether you are looking to improve your fitness, reconnect with nature, or simply get out more in 2024, there is no better place than the picturesque mountains of Colorado to set your intentions for the year. In this post, we will explore how adopting outdoor-focused resolutions can transform your life, inspired by the very landscape that draws countless adventurers to the Colorado Front Range. The Power of the Outdoors in Achieving Your Goals Setting resolutions often revolves around personal growth, health, and accomplishment—goals that require motivation and consistency. What better way to stay on track than to draw inspiration from nature itself? In the Colorado Front Range, we see how the ...

Gratitude is like the steady pace of hiking a mountain. It grounds us and helps us focus on what truly matters. Let us take a moment to pause, appreciate, and be ‘ thankful ’ for the views we have taken in and the paths ahead of us. For me, it means I am ‘ thankful ’ for life the new life lessons learned and opportunities. Most of all, ' thankful'  for love. I learned to appreciate the love for and from my parents, my husband, his family and our closest friends.     A rockslide left boulders in my pathway. Due to a blood disorder, I had open heart surgery at 30 and a stroke at 31 because of a rare blood disorder. My husband had a stroke a week before his 43rd birthday because his testosterone injections were thickening his blood. It was a fierce wildfire. We experienced the scariest and most intense moments of our lives. I am ‘ thankful ’ for the incredible doctors, advanced medicine, family, and our decades-old friendships. They all showed up when I needed it most to c...