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    A Guide to Hiking and Backpacking the Zirkel Circle near Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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    Breckenridge Summer Itinerary: How to Spend 3 Days in a Colorado Mountain Town

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    Hiking Guide to Gore Lake and Snow Lake in the Gore Range Near Vail

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    Visiting Maroon Bells and Photographing Sunrise Near Aspen, Colorado

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    Snowmass Lake Via Buckskin Pass: Hiking and Backpacking into the Maroon Bells

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    Wildflowers Galore on Mitchell Lake and Blue Lake Trail

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    Herman Gulch Trail: The Perfect Colorado Day Hike

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    Willow Creek Falls Hiking Guide: A Gore Range Classic

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    The 15 Best Day Hikes Near Denver That You’ll Enjoy

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    Best Hikes in Colorado: 15 Trails You’ll Absolutely Love

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Alec is an avid hiker and photographer who loves the outdoors and new destinations. He writes about amazing destinations, hiking trips, gear, and photography. You can see his work and follow him on Instagram. He currently lives in Denver, with past homes in Phoenix, Santa Barbara, and Seattle.

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