Juli, Rick, Ryan, Lisa, Adam and I hiked up Mesa Butte on Sunday. The weather was fantastic and we had a great day (c:
View from Mesa Butte
Hiking Mesa Butte
Written by JN on April 18th, 2010Climbing at Wasootch
Written by JN on April 17th, 2010
2010-03-21 Ski Weekend: Vail and Loveland
Written by JN on March 23rd, 2010Sean and Leigh Ann were in town for the weekend and we took them out to Vail on Saturday then to Berthoud Pass on Sunday. Both days were amazing and it was great having some Calgary friends come visit us in Denver as our time here grows shorter and shorter.
Jamie, Sean, and Leigh Ann on top of Berthod Pass
2010-03-06 Skiing Parker Ridge
Written by JN on March 7th, 2010Sean and I went out skiing and did a few laps on Parker Ridge and Hilda Ridge. Higher up the snow was really wind blasted but down in the trees it was nice and soft. The Hilda Ridge Hostel is a great place to stay during winter and I’ll definitely plan some more trips there in the future.
Me in front of Parker Ridge
We’re Engaged!
Written by JN on January 16th, 2010
Jon and Jamie
It’s official (c: On January 16th I proposed to Jamie and she said yes!
We went for a back country ski trip up to Guanella Pass and at 11,500 ft I surprised her with a ring and a bottle of champagne
Three days of skiing
Written by JN on January 4th, 2010
Calgary for Christmas
Written by JN on December 18th, 2009Hi All, I’m flying out tonight to Calgary and will be in town for a week or so. I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone again and enjoying a little Christmas vacation.
Cheers,
Jon
2009-11-29 Arches National Park: Turret Arch and North Window
Written by JN on November 29th, 2009One last morning in Arches before heading home and we couldn’t even stay in bed until the sun was up! After playing with night exposures for a while it was early to bed and then rolling out to Turret Arch before the sunrise. One of the guys we’d met while photographing Double Arch had said there was a great view of Turret Arch looking through North Window and with that in mind we set off.
Turret arch seen through North Window, pre sunrise
2009-11-28 Canyonlands National Park: Murphy Loop
Written by JN on November 28th, 2009After our night out in Moab and a warm comfy hotel room the last thing we really wanted to do was to get up early! Our original plan had been to get up, drive the 2.5hrs down the Needles district of Canyonlands and hike in to Druid Arch. Well, after the disappointment of the Syncline Loop and not really wanted to waste 5hrs driving we decided to hit the Murphy Loop in the Islands in the Sky district and what a great choice!
Looking down into the valley with the trail visible
2009-11-27 Canyonlands National Park: Mesa Arch and the Syncline Loop
Written by JN on November 27th, 2009Once again we rolled into camp in the dark and were up and out of camp before the sunrise. This morning’s early destination was the much vaunted Mesa Arch. It really is an amazing sight to see and much like Delicate Arch a very popular location.
Mesa Arch at sunrise