Hiking with Holly

Blog Hiatus but still traveling!

Hiking Holly
Sun’s out, top down!

I’ve been taking a break from writing on the blog for a while, but Gannon and I are still traveling and finding new adventures. When it’s the right time to write, I’ll be back, but in the mean time, follow me on Instagram to see what we’re up to!

Days 2 & 3 involved 2 new hikes. Moving logs to help people understand which trail is actually the correct trail, hearing a HUGE tree fall, then finding it not far from where we were, a solo hike into a grove of aspens to find a pond, talking to a lot of people, and using my red light therapy pad every evening so I can do it all over again the next day! 😃 Good first day at the trailhead. This booth thing reminds me of all my days working sign-ups in the plaza. We have a map table and an interp/swag table. Did a hike of the Aspen Loop and came back with a forgotten and broken sled to go in the dumpster. When I got “home”, Gannon had a nice local brew waiting for me. 😃 Did a great acclimatization hike today! Drove down into the valley for a wonderful sleepover Mother’s Day weekend. 💐 Yesterday afternoon we did a good acclimating hike. Fatman’s Loop (2.4 mi), but was 3.5 mi for us since we hiked from our campsite. With 750 ft elevation gain, it was a nice workout. Had a chilly hike/walk this morning at Campbell Mesa. What a great area in town and close to where we are. Lots of loops to do. Walking, running, hiking, and biking. Great way for us to acclimate. Rolling hills with not a lot of climbing. We will definitely be back often. 👍🏻🥾 Enjoying my last week of fitness classes here. They have been kicking my butt! Looking forward to coming back in October and jumping back in. 💪🏻 Just got back from an overnight recon trip to Flagstaff. Got my first look at Humphrey’s Peak. It’s the peak I will be working and hiking all summer. The trail is still covered in a lot of snow and actually still a part of the ski resort. No hiking on that for a while! 😱 We spent a beautiful (cold and windy) day at the arboretum. The first Tuesday of every month is free and I try to get us tickets when I can. It is a hidden gem in the middle of the desert. Everything was blooming and all the trails were open. Can’t wait to come back in the fall. *More photos in my stories.

Published by Hiking Holly

Hi, my name is Holly! I’m a female hiker and recently full-time RV’er who records stories about life on and off the trail for fellow enthusiasts and armchair hikers/RV’ers alike. As an empty-nester mom and wife in my early 50s’s, I love exploring God’s majestic creation with family and friends. I’ve learned to enjoy the journey, and not just the destination as I’ve walked through seasons that have pushed my limits, renewed my soul and created a longing for the deep respite that only the solitude of wilderness can provide.

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