The views were breath taking...every stop was better than the last. We made it to the top, put on our warmer gear, and went for a hike. We didn't make it far, everyone could tell that the elevation was making it much harder to breathe. Seeing the snow was so much fun for us all.
After we made our way down the mountain, we realized it was a balmy 90 degrees! Next up, horse back riding!
A highlight of our trip, we spent a few hours on back of beautiful horses in a beautiful setting. It was considered an easy ride, but it did take some skill and horsemanship to stay on the horses as we navigated through a few switchbacks up and down the mountainside. Brooks was on his own horse too but he was being led by the guide. He kept our guide busy with all his questions. Our eyes were full of the surroundings and this afternoon will forever be etched in my mind.
We finished that day with a double scooped ice cream cone and another dip in our hot tub.
Another day in CO was spent climbing rock formations close to our cabin, we pushed limits and mom and dad were a little nervous watching these three mountain goats go up and down the rocks but it was thrilling.
We hit up some shops, Marie got a henna tattoo, boys went golfing, and we all ended the day with fishing at Trout Haven. We had a slow start but then we caught our dinner and then some! Andy grilled it to perfection that evening as we ate on our deck.
This trip was more than what we needed. Time away as a family in the outdoors is always how we reconnect and recharge. We hope to go back again!
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