Getting our Hike On

It's a beautiful spring morning and the birds are chirping outside.  You would never guess we're supposed to get 3-7 inches of snow tonight.  **sigh**  Here we go again.  G with the hotel arrangements, etc., just in case.

But we went for a nice hike yesterday: We did the Flatirons Vista Loop by the Flatirons in Boulder.  In our preparation to do a couple of 14ers this summer, we are trying to increase elevation.  Denver is at 5,280 feet and Lord knows it took me a million years to get used to that.  So we're taking the increases gradually.  This hike was between 6,000 and 6,500.  We're planning one for next weekend between 6,500 and 7,000.  And on and on it goes.

It was a ~3 mile loop with some great views of the Flatirons.  It's a popular trail for runners, cyclists and dog owners as well.  It was very muddy due to the snow of late, but the views were incredible and it was the perfect day to get out in the fresh air and walk for a while.

Like true Americans, we hit up the outlet malls in Castle Rock after this.  :)  We had to find some work clothes, and then we just happened to stop at Sonic on the way home.  Not a bad Sunday.

Here's hoping I'm not walking home in a blizzard tonight.