Author Archives: Jay Moyes

Blodgett Open Space Night Hike 2.21.18

So winter decided to show up after a very warm and mild December and January. Nick gave me a ring and suggested the idea. I didn’t have any of my hiking winter shit together but still wanted to go. Nick and I hit the trail around 7pm with it being a butt freezing 18 degrees!Continue reading “Blodgett Open Space Night Hike 2.21.18”

An overnight in Cucharras Canyon 4.3.2016

cucharas canyon.. What a gem this place is. I really feel like I discovered this place for backpacking. With a 2 hour drive from Colorado Springs you will find this place all to yourself. I have backpacked this area 3 times and only every r saw 2 hunters. You start at an old ranch andContinue reading “An overnight in Cucharras Canyon 4.3.2016”

The Dream Continues: Ten more days of bikepacking the Colorado Trail

It was almost 5 years ago that it came time to make another attempt at the Colorado Trail. So much has changed since then. My buddy Mike who I did it with last time is now married, raising a young boy, and has a full plate that wont allow him the time required to rideContinue reading “The Dream Continues: Ten more days of bikepacking the Colorado Trail”

Rock climbing in North Table Mountain in Golden CO 4.15.2014

 Seth really excels at rock climbing. His steadfast balance and no fear make him the one to do the lead climb. Thanks Seth, I have really enjoyed climbing with you.  I cannot remember the name of the route but it was a good one. Here is Seth reaching the top Seth setting the anchor.  AllContinue reading “Rock climbing in North Table Mountain in Golden CO 4.15.2014”

12 Hours of Mesa Verde 4.12.13

12 hours of Mesa Verde continues to be one of the toughest races I have ever taken on. This race consists of  a 12 hour 2 person team relay on a physically strenuous course. Every year I have done this race I get devastating cramps despite my best efforts with a solid hydration/supplement strategy. RegardlessContinue reading “12 Hours of Mesa Verde 4.12.13”