Base Camp Blog
BASE CAMP BLOG

What are two adventurers to do, when the unplanned presents itself so temptingly? Here is your guide for preparing for endless exploration of the unplanned.
Just thirty miles downstream from Aspen sits Carbondale, CO. We spent the weekend camping alongside of the Crystal River and soaking in the nearby hot springs, sharing stories and beverages with locals!
Warm weather is here and if you’re like us, you’ve been itching to get the camping gear out of storage. Steamboat Springs, or ‘The Boat’, as locals call it, is one of Colorado’s best places for a weekend getaway!
Finding a hike with good trail conditions in the winter can be a daunting task. Here are two of our favorite hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park with fantastic views for all ability levels.
With dense aspen groves and expansive views of Kebler Pass, we’ve dubbed this trail the crown jewel. There are few better places to experience fall than here.
You don't have to drive far from Denver to spend a weekend disconnected from the hustle and bustle of the city. Camping at Mirror Lake was just what we needed to recharge the batteries!
Here are four spots that will point you in the right direction towards those vivid yellows, oranges, and reds. If you're new to Colorado or just looking for different places to explore, this list is for you.
About 4 hours from Denver sits the highest hot springs in North America. The 8.5 mile one-way trail is well worth the effort to one of Colorado’s most spectacular settings!
Having the right gear with you on the road is essential for car camping enjoyment. Here’s 6 must have items we never leave home without!
Winning a permit to hike the Enchantments feels like a winning lottery ticket for the adventurous. The experience surely lived up to the hype!
Trail running in Colorado is a thing - and it is here to stay.
The Bay Area may be the tech industry’s mecca but don’t let that deter you from seeking out unparalleled trails to hike.
Three months ago, I traded my flannels for board shorts and ventured far from the snowcapped Colorado mountains to the sapphire coastline of Sri Lanka.
Backcountry camping gives us the unique chance to shed our urban luxuries and enjoy being closer to nature. But that doesn’t have to mean giving up the comfort and revitalization of sleep.
Getting lost is necessary, needed, vital for each and everyone one of us to learn, to grow to experience new and incredible things.