Travel and Adventure Archives

State Highpoints Showing Back Up on the Adventure Radar

Like many adventurous people, it's not unusual for my long-range goals to go dormant for a while. There's so much to do in the world.…

James DziezynskiOctober 26, 2023

On Writing Travel and Adventure

The Long and Short of Guidebook Writing

Climbing mountains is a personal experience, but writing about them shouldn't be.

James DziezynskiJune 22, 2022

Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Road Trip to the Frozen Tundra of… New Mexico?

Here was the plan: go south to New Mexico for an early winter road trip. The logic: it would be warm enough to run the…

James DziezynskiJanuary 7, 2019

State Highpoints Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Borah Peak Hike Trip Report & Guide – Idaho State Highpoint

Want to climb Borah Peak, Idaho's highest mountain? Here is the skinny on summiting this tough state high point.

James DziezynskiSeptember 19, 2018

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Mount Epworth via Jenny Lake / Needle Eye Tunnel – Trip Report

Directions Google Earth view of the route from Jenny Lake to Mount Epworth. From the east, go the the small town of Rollinsville off Highway…

James DziezynskiDecember 14, 2017

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure

Little Bear Peak Trip Report – Colorado 14ers

Little Bear Peak is one of the toughest 14ers in Colorado. Read my trip report of this ursine beauty.

James DziezynskiJune 12, 2017

Philosophy Travel and Adventure

Can the Outdoors Industry Save the Outdoors—and Its Own Soul?

Before you read this article, let’s agree that the marketing wizards who came up with the concept of “power couples” deserve a place on the…

James DziezynskiDecember 6, 2016

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure

Best Summit Hikes: Denver to Vail Now Out!

Daruma approves of the finished product! To order a copy of my new guidebook Best Summit Hikes: Denver to Vail please follow the link to Amazon! Only…

James DziezynskiJune 24, 2016

Mystic and fremont colorado border collies

News and Events Travel and Adventure

Writes of Passage

This blog has been a little quiet lately. I haven’t had time to write because I’ve been spending all my time writing. It’s a good…

James DziezynskiAugust 10, 2015

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure

Colorado’s Ghost Trails

The beautiful, forgotten Bard Creek Trail. A long-forgotten hiking trail became the catalyst for my new book project. The as-of-yet unnamed guidebook looks at the…

James DziezynskiMay 11, 2015

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Bob’s Creepy Cabin via Nebraska Hill

To get the most out of an adventure, it’s sometimes best to forego exhaustive research and simply head into the unknown. This philosophy has applied…

James DziezynskiJanuary 25, 2015

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Sawtooth Traverse – Colorado’s Classic Scramble

The Sawtooth Traverse is a Colorado classic! This Class 3 adventure connects Mount Bierstadt and the shoulder of Mount Spalding.

James DziezynskiAugust 20, 2014

Travel and Adventure

Rosalie Peak via Tanglewood Creek

Click for full sized map! 13,575 ft. Rosalie Peak doesn’t see a lot of visitors, which is somewhat surprising considering its proximity to Denver (about…

James DziezynskiJuly 30, 2014

Philosophy Travel and Adventure

Lingering Dragons

Though I’m now three months removed from my adventures in Japan, there are still so many moments and memories that swirl around in my mind.…

James DziezynskiJanuary 7, 2014

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure

Whale Peak 13,078 ft. Trip Report

Editor's note: I've done my best to avoid every corny "whale" pun I could think of. I hope you find the pictures ok, I'd hate…

James DziezynskiOctober 21, 2013

Fremont border collie on the summit of Mount Edwards.

News and Events Travel and Adventure

Get the Word Out!

Please excuse the radio silence on behalf of the Mountainous Words blog for the past few weeks. There's been big things afoot here in Boulder.…

James DziezynskiMarch 28, 2013

Travel and Adventure

Saskatchewan Winter Adventures

Hanging with one of the amazing sled dogs on our team. Photo by Bart Deferme. I'm midway through my winter adventure in Saskatchewan. Along with…

James DziezynskiJanuary 23, 2013

State Highpoints Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Mount Frissell – Highest Point in Connecticut

Finding Connecticut's highest point can be a tricky task. Rather than courteously locating itself on a mountaintop, the 2,380 ft. high point is hidden in…

James DziezynskiDecember 20, 2012

Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Capitol Peak Trip Report

Let's just get it out of the way. Here's Capitol Peak's famous Knife Edge traverse. The exposure is big, but the rock is solid, so…

James DziezynskiSeptember 27, 2012

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure

Super Southwest Colorado Tour

I'll let the pictures tell the story! Enjoy the Southwest Colorado Winter Tour! Note: I replaced some of the gallery options when I updated my…

James DziezynskiFebruary 29, 2012

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Jewell Lake Icefall Scouting Trip

Jewell Lake Icefall is a beautiful wall of ice just southwest of Jewell Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. It's a fairly popular destination on…

James DziezynskiFebruary 1, 2012

Animals Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure

Mount Edwards – Goatfinger Couloir Scouting Trip

On a cool, windy December day Fremont, Mystic and I headed up Stevens Gulch to scout out the Goatfinger Couloir on 13,856 ft. Mount Edwards…

James DziezynskiDecember 30, 2011

Travel and Adventure

Medium Agnes Youtube Test

James DziezynskiOctober 5, 2011

Travel and Adventure

From Sea to Summit

“The fact is that five years ago I was, as near as possible, a different person to what I am tonight. I, as I am…

James DziezynskiOctober 3, 2011

Colorado Adventures Philosophy Travel and Adventure

Slice o’ Writing

Here's a little snippet from my blog over at Elevation Outdoors that I kind of like: An unexpected aspect of long road rides is the time you…

James DziezynskiDecember 6, 2010

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure

November Photo Unload

Forgot about some of the pictures from the last few weeks adventures. Here's some of my favorites! ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~

James DziezynskiNovember 10, 2010

Fremont the border collie swims in the Gore Range

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Sustaining the Zone

Ah, the zone, that fabled state of temporary enlightenment where suddenly the challenges of life melt away and each calm, confident movement is a guaranteed…

James DziezynskiOctober 19, 2010

Travel and Adventure

Farmageddon Update!

I'm getting strangely excited about pushing my state high points count over 40 with this November's proposed "Farmageddon Tour"! I could stand to gain 6…

James DziezynskiSeptember 24, 2010

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Mount Lindsey, Iron Nipple, and Huerfano Peak Trip Report

I'm hardwired for autumn. Even after a weary week of work, the invigorating promise of cool days and brilliantly colored landscapes draws me to the wilderness…

James DziezynskiSeptember 20, 2010

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Watrous Gulch 4 Pack: Four 13ers in a Day

Update: check out the Watrous Gulch Trip Report for directions and maps! After a much needed rest day on Sunday, Fremont and I set off…

James DziezynskiSeptember 13, 2010

Fremont the border collie approaches Handies Peak

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Handies Peak and Whitecross Mountain Trip Report

Though I didn't know it at the time, my trip down to Lake City to climb Handies Peak and Whitecross Mountain was the start of…

James DziezynskiSeptember 10, 2010

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Blue River Century Review 2010 Edition

As much as I favor mountain biking over road biking, when there's hills to be climbed and mountains to cruise you can count me in. Once…

James DziezynskiAugust 24, 2010

Animals Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure

Meteors, Mistokles, Mountains & More

It's been an eventful few days here. First off, if you haven't heard on my social media outlets, tonight is a Best Summit Hikes in…

James DziezynskiAugust 18, 2010

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Monarch Crest Minute

Ahhh, Monarch Crest -- good times! I try to hit up the 'Crest when I can -- the tough climbs, fast descents and rolling terrain…

James DziezynskiAugust 10, 2010

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure Trip Reports

Mount Oklahoma – Trip Report – July 24, 2010

The 360-degree panorama from Mount Oklahoma (13,845 ft.) in the Sawatch Range. Click on the picture for a full-size view! My trip to Mount Oklahoma…

James DziezynskiJuly 26, 2010

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure

Revisted

The first half of the summer of 2010 has been a special treat for me – for the first time in this millennium, I was…

James DziezynskiJuly 23, 2010

Travel and Adventure

FARMAGGEDON!

Wanted: Adventure seekers willing to endure the bone-splittingly boring drive through the mid-west on a quest to ascend to the dizzying farmland heights of the…

James DziezynskiJuly 9, 2010

Colorado Adventures Travel and Adventure