Loving the Idaho powder.
Robyn enjoying some laps in the park.
Take a bro to work day.
Idaho to the left, Wyoming to the right. Summit of the Grand Teton 13,775ft.
Michele and Robyn sharing a cozy belay ledge.
As a new year begins, we can’t help but reflect fondly on 2014. It was an incredibly full year. From moving to Colorado, to embracing new jobs and to meeting new friends. This year was certainly a year of challenges, great adventures and learning experiences. We sent our hardest routes, explored new areas in a new state, and learned new skills. I read more books than I have since graduating from college and bravely cooked new foods. I incorporated some new ingredients and began writing my own recipes. I continued my attempt to learn Spanish, and we set some strict financial goals, in hopes of soon becoming debt-free. We stayed motivated and held each other accountable for our goals: climbing, budgeting and more.
More adventures on the water to come.
Finishing out some really cool routes in the dark at Canal Zone in Clear Creek Canyon. Now for the short bike ride home!
Hoping to boulder more this year, too!
New Year’s Eve dinner at La Posada.
Iron Creek Trailhead!
Rob and I at Ebenezers. Lovell, ME.
A pretty rainbow. Tasty too.
Cheers and beers with good friends.
As far as New Year’s resolutions go, I want to continue to discover beauty in the simple things; all those little treasures around me. I am looking forward to making more beautiful memories with family and friends, and exploring this Colorado area even more. I also hope that we’ll continue to sample new foods and ingredients. I would like to try my hand at making a killer sushi roll and a dairy-free cheesecake. I also hope to increase my Spanish speaking and writing skills, climb 5.12d/13a, enroll in a nutrition/wellness course and embrace any new challenges with optimism. This past year has been particularly challenging with my job. Most days, I don’t enjoy what I do, although, it has definitely gotten better. 2015 may greet me with a new job, but until then, I am thankful that I have one and will continue to work hard at what I do, not just for me, but for the betterment of the families, children and people I work with.
On top! Yankee Clipper (5.12a).
New dishes for 2015!
A visit to Maine and lobstah.
Robyn on Bikini Girls with Machine Guns (5.11b). This climb was one of our favorites, amazing movement on perfect two finger pockets. Small but not tweaky and just plan sustained fun.
This new year, I hope to challenge myself with new skills. Fly fishing, mountain biking and kayaking to name a few. I also hope to connect more with the people that matter most: family and friends. As we witnessed with 2014, the year went by in a blink. I see a similar pace consuming the year ahead. Remembering and sharing time with our loved ones is one thing we strive for and value every year. That’s a trend I don’t ever see changing. I am tickled for what’s ahead – enjoying those sweet moments with family and friends, and am looking forward to new changes, challenges and experiences that 2015 has to offer.
Our newest hobby and one that’s certain to stick around for years to come.
Sweet treasures while hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Idaho camping with Vincent.