Your Time, Your Adventure: Garden of the Gods for Every Schedule

by Melody Monberg, Hike for Life Operations Manager The best time to visit Garden of the Gods? When my kids were in high school, they discovered it was 6 AM with Dutch Bros coffee in hand, perched on a red rock watching the sunrise paint the formations gold. I learned it was during those stolen…

Navigation for Newbies: Master Colorado Trails with Just Your Phone

by Melody Monberg, Hike for Life Operations Manager When I first moved to Colorado, I assumed I had to become “outdoorsy” right away—complete with flannel shirt, hiking boots, a backpack full of granola bars. But I quickly realized I didn’t know the first thing about hiking Colorado trails. What even is a trailhead? How do…

Summer Hiking Safety

by Melody Monberg, Hike for Life Operations Manager If you’ve walked any Colorado trail in summer, chances are you’ve seen signs that say things like “Beware of rattlesnakes” or “Bears active in the area.” Those signs can feel a little spooky—but truthfully? Wildlife is rarely the biggest concern. It’s the everyday stuff that can sneak…