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Chautauqua Mountain and Balance Rock
Chautauqua Mountain in the Palmer Lake area was a challenging hike that features a couple of reservoirs and a steep trek to the peak.
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O’Malley’s Steak Pub – Palmer Lake
Located in Palmer Lake, Colorado, O’Malley’s Steak Pub offers chicken wings, burgers and you can even grill your own steaks.
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Staunton SP: Staunton Ranch and Scout Line
Staunton State Park in the Winter is a magical place. The Staunton Ranch to Scout Line Loop provided great views with a good challenge too!
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Chief Mountain
Chief Mountain is a shorter hike between Evergreen and Idaho Springs that packs some amazing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
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Beau Jo’s – Idaho Springs
You can’t spend too much time in the mountains without trying the iconic Colorado Mountain Pizza from Beau Jo’s.
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Product Review: Kodiak Moncton Boots
When looking for a pair of winter boots you may find your perfect match with Kodiak Moncton Boots. They bring style and function to winter. My review.
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North Table Mountain
The Tilting Mesa loop around North Table Mountain was challenging but rewarding hike. The views at the top make the first hill worth the trip.
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Woody’s Pizza and Watering Hole – Golden
Woody’s on the main strip of Washington Avenue in Golden has a cool atmosphere with great food from cheesesteak and burgers to pizza and more.
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Getting Started Tips: Winter Weather
Winter hiking can be a great experience but winter weather can be a challenge. I spoke to a Meteorologist about staying safe on winter hikes.
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Hikes

An Index of all the hikes I have done so far. Find your next hike or live vicariously and see some of the amazing pictures of nature.
Food

What is a Fatman page without some of the best food to be found close to a great hike. I try to eat at local restaurants and want to share them with you!
Thoughts

My posts that are more of a blog and don’t fit a category. The very popular “Screw It I’m Trying” can be found as well the Getting Started Series.















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