It’s Denali Season
Back in 2008 and 2009, I spent the months of May up in Alaska, doing my best to reach the summit of Denali (aka Mt. McKinley). In 2008, terrible weather and sick teammates forced me to turn back just 1,000 feet from the summit. In 2009, our rope team was strong, the weather (mostly) cooperated, …
Wells and Springs
In the Rocky Mountain West, “whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting over.” So, to avoid finding yourself on the receiving end of a cowboy beatdown, you should fully understand the wells and springs on Colorado ranches. My new post on the Mirr Ranch Group blog shows you how: How-To: Researching Well Permits …
Upcoming Ranching Conference
I’m very excited to attend tomorrow’s “Ranching and a West That Works” conference at Colorado State University. Mirr Ranch Group is sponsoring the event, and is free and open to the public. The agenda looks extremely interesting, so anyone involved in northern Colorado’s ranching community should definitely plan on attending. Be sure to RSVP. Ranching and …
A Welcomed Unbiased Opinion
When researching ranches, I’m always suspicious of bold claims of “world-class fishing!” – “blue ribbon waters!” – “trophy elk!” More times than not, the truth is being stretched, so I always make sure to verify any fishing or hunting claims with unbiased third parties such as guides, Parks & Wildlife officials, or local residents. I’m …
Easy-Access Adventures
Check out my most recent post on the Mountain Khakis blog where I discuss several running, climbing, and fishing adventures that can be found only a mile or two from some of Colorado’s major thoroughfares: Rocky Mountain Roadside Adventures
An Indispensable Ranch Research Tool
A relatively dry subject, but 100% mandatory to understand when conducting due diligence on a ranch that adjoins or surrounds BLM land. How-To: Researching BLM Master Title Plats
