Hello! My name is Ashley. I have lived in Colorado for over twenty years and am an outdoor and travel enthusiast. It brings me great joy to inspire others to get outside, be active and to see the many wonders in their own backyard as well as throughout the world.
Over the last twenty years I have traveled to 35 countries and have lived in Australia and Spain. I have done volunteer work to increase access to healthcare in remote areas of Peru. In terms of outdoor pursuits, I have hiked most of Colorado’s tallest peaks over 14,000 feet and backpacked throughout the state. In the last five years I’ve expanded my outdoor pursuits to include mountain biking, road biking and skiing, as well as multi-day trips using these methods of travel.
Some of my accomplishments include:
- Summiting 49 of Colorado’s 58 tallest peaks over 14,000 feet. Some of these summits have been accomplished under winter conditions. I hope to complete all 58.
- Backpacking (anywhere from 2 to 5 days) throughout Colorado and some in Utah and Montana, as well as internationally.
- Multi-day (anywhere from 2 to 5 days) bikepacking/bike touring trips, locally and internationally.
- Backcountry snowshoeing or skiing to yurts and huts.
- Traveling to 35 countries, primarily in Central and South America, South East Asia, and Europe. My favorite type of travel includes off-the-beaten path, activity-based travel.
- Living for five months in Spain and six months in Australia.
Welcome to my website! I hope that you will stay for a while and find information to help you get out on your next adventure!
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