Colorado Rockies Adventure with Andrew Skurka

Colorado Rockies Adventure with Andrew Skurka

I’ve just returned from my second backpacking adventure with Andrew Skurka. Two years ago I joined Andrew for a 3-day Backpacking Fundamentals course in Washington state’s Olympic National Park. This time I wanted to do a more intense 5-day adventure in the Colorado Rockies.

Andrew & Brian - you couldn't ask for two better guides
Andrew Skurka & Brian Robinson

Andrew is well-known for his long and challenging backpacking trips, most recently a 6-month 4,700-mile solo expedition across Alaska and the Yukon. Continue reading “Colorado Rockies Adventure with Andrew Skurka”

Backpacking Adventure with Andrew Skurka

Backpacking Adventure with Andrew Skurka

Next week I’m heading to Colorado for a 5-day backpacking adventure with Andrew Skurka through Rocky Mountain National Park. I first met Andrew, along with Mike Clelland, in 2013 when I attended his Backpacking Fundamentals course in Washington’s Olympic National Park. I’d already done a fair bit of backpacking and didn’t really consider myself a novice so I was surprised and very happy that I learned so much during the 3-day trip. That’s why I’m back again this year.

Andrew Skurka teaches map & compass navigation
Andrew Skurka teaches map & compass navigation

Learning wilderness navigation was a big part of the fundamentals course. Continue reading “Backpacking Adventure with Andrew Skurka”