Our sunrise Via Ferrata climbing elopement began before the first light of dawn was seen on the horizon. We awoke too early for words, merely grunting at one another as we greeted the dark sky at the campsite. At this point, I should explain what a Via Ferrata is and what kind of adventure we were heading towards. . .
The Barn at Sunset Ranch rose on the horizon as we drove down the long gravel drive. The wind was warm and it didn’t feel like October in the mountains; although Buena Vista lies in a beautiful sunlit valley with no prettier view than the Collegiate range as it’s backdrop. The venue, The Barn at Sunset Ranch, sits with. . .
Together, we gathered all the equipment and made sure that the surfboard was held securely to Tyler’s motorcycle for the drive down to Ho’okipa beach. Since arriving in Maui, Hawaii, I had been hopping between Kahului and Lahaina where two different sets of my friends resided. This set is who I like to call. . .
Thanksgiving, or Creeksgiving as we call it, is a time that climbers from all sorts of backgrounds traverse across the globe to Moab, UT. Moab is infamous for many extreme sports including climbing, highlining, and base jumping and as such, Canyonlands a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts and. . .
There is way too much to say here about this beautiful backyard wedding in Terrebonne, Oregon, near Smith Rock State Park. Before I begin, if you or your parents live in a location like this, one with incredible climbing and hiking out your front door for you and your guests to enjoy, then you should. . .
I awoke well before dawn to drive deep into the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area near Rollinsville, CO, to Lake Isabelle in order to capture a gorgeous sunrise elopement amidst the mountains. Lake Isabelle is a gorgeous alpine lake that is tucked within the Brainard Lake Recreation Area and connects to both Long Lake and the Pawnee Pass trail. The hiking and sights here are insanely. . .
If you have never seen the sun set on the Salt Flats of Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, then you have not fully lived your life quite yet. This place……is just absolutely unreal. To get real nerdy, I’ve always been interested in geology; funky looking rocks, crystal formations, and sand colored brilliantly by raw metals within the earth. Death Valley National Park holds. . .
2018 was a whirlwind of a year! It was filled with lots of traveling, meeting new friends, starting nursing school, and working with the most incredible couples! I usually hold onto a word throughout the year and this year my one word ended up becoming two. Have you ever heard someone talk about. . .
Storms create some of the most awe inspiring moments in nature and this October morning’s rain shower at Sprague Lake was no exception! Erin and Bradley awoke well before mornings first light in Estes Park, Colorado, to say their vows at sunrise in. . .
Does anyone else really have a better reason to elope in Rocky Mountain National Park other than a park ranger himself and his lovely fiancee? Nope, but I would highly encourage those considering eloping in Colorado to do so here! It is honestly one of the most. . .
