Originally published through Vail Daily Newspaper on 10/15/2020 When I first moved to Colorado, I was excited to try all of the amazing activities and hobbies that are at our fingertips. A wise friend of mine told me to focus on two or three activities and embrace them. I […]
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Adventuring and fly fishing. If you ask me, they are two peas in a pod. And although they share numerous characteristics, there is one common thread that shines through. What motivates someone to hike the extra mile into unknown territory? What is the driving force behind an angler’s desire to […]
Don’t miss…Part 1: Try something New!, Part 2: Gear, Part 3: Logistics Do you crave cooler temps, unending top-water action, alpine vistas and some mother nature immersion? Feeling like a new adventure might be just what the doctor ordered? Are you willing to put in some effort in order to reap worthy […]
Part 1: Why this adventure is right for you… Part 2: Time to gear up! By now, you hopefully have the itch to try backpack fly fishing. And with all the gear essentials laid out, there are only a few more key pieces to the preparation puzzle. You may be […]
Did you miss Part 1 of this series?? Read it HERE. When it comes to new adventures, the first step is simply saying ‘yes’ to trying it. For many (yours truly included), the commitment can be one of the most difficult parts of the whole process. But it doesn’t have […]
We all have our favorite things. Favorite food, favorite activity, favorite way of avoiding work. But, when you combine two of your choicest entities…well, you just made some magic happen. For me it’s backpacking and fly fishing. Let’s say you love chocolate. And you also love peanut butter. Fuse those […]
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