Butt Kickers Articles

Zion Not Zion

“I’m just here to see what it takes,” he says, the look of disbelief spilling into the tone of his voice. I’ve completed four one hundred mile races and I'm still not sure how to answer that statement.  What does it take? It takes friends. That I have learned.  I have...

High Lonesome Trail, Day Four (Aug 8)

Wes and I scratched our heads in puzzlement.  Nothing made sense.  We had to call a mulligan on the GPS and get our exact point, but it still didn’t make the maps mesh with what we saw around us.  We pointed this way and that, wandered over one edge of the ridge and...

Road Trippin’ Colorado a la France

One of my favorite aspects about living in Colorado is the ability to share it with others. Sometimes, the fun of the Life Bus is waiting at the stop for someone else. When I first moved to Colorado, my friends lovingly (I think) referred to trips here as "Lynda's...

The High Lonesome Trail – Day Three (June 22 2014)

HEY!! I froze on my precarious perch. I was afraid to turn around, as much from a fear of falling as from what I might see. What I didn’t see--a gun--gave me great hope. Wes and I had gotten into a groove. Meet at the start point, drive separately to the end point,...
Lost in the Woods …. Now What?

Lost in the Woods …. Now What?

Have you ever wondered what would happen to you if you were lost or injured in the wilderness and just who those people are who would come to rescue you at all hours of the day or night?  If you happened to be in the wilds between Denver, CO and Summit County, CO,...

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Chasing the Bear

Chasing the Bear

Not many feelings compare to the one you get when, with thirty-five miles of running to go, you reach behind you for a drink of water. And realize your water bottle isn't there. Running the Bear Chase 50 miler was somewhat of an impulse decision. Located in Bear Creek...

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Aspen Golden Leaf Half Trail Marathon

Aspen Golden Leaf Half Trail Marathon

Every person who loves beautiful fall foliage, gorgeous mountain views, a fun personal challenge, and an epic ski town has to do this race at least once!!!!  Aspen Golden Leaf Half   This race was recently rated by Trail Runner Magazine as one of America's Top 14 Most...

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