Durango: August 7 - 13
I hiked an alpine lake I've had my eye on for a few weeks, and it was incredible. This was my first named alpine lake hike, so I have very little to compare it to . . . but the color of the water was absolutely stunning, as were the views throughout the hike.
I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I know I did! I hiked an alpine lake I've had my eye on for a few weeks, Columbine Lake, and it was incredible. This was my first named alpine lake hike, so I have very little to compare it to . . . but the color of the water was absolutely stunning, as were the views throughout the hike. If you're in the Silverton area, I definitely recommend checking it out. (And it's probably less crowded than Ice Lakes.)
I also checked off another big bucket list item: The Ouray Via Ferrata! This was so much freaking fun; dare I say more fun than climbing a mountain? I've done a Via Ferrata in Switzerland, so I was familiar with the concept. I was still blown away by how challenging and engaging this was from start to finish. We completed the downstream route and that was plenty for me!
Event Spotlight:
The annual La Plata County Fair is at the Fairgrounds (August 5 - 12) featuring a Bellamy Brothers concert on Friday, August 11th.
Ongoing
Every day, 5:30 pm: Live music @ The Office Spiritorium & Diamond Belle Saloon
Every day, until September 30: Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers
Monday, August 7
9 - 10 am: Yoga on the Terraces @ James Ranch (Weekly)
5:30 - 6:30 pm: Yoga and a Beer w/Brady @ Ska Brewery (Weekly)
Tuesday, August 8
5 - 7 pm: Ping Pong & Pitchers @ Zia Cantina (Weekly)
5:30 - 7:30 pm: Slow Bluegrass Jam @ The General Palmer Hotel (Weekly)
6 - 8 pm: Live music @ Lola's (Weekly)
6 - 8:30 pm: Live Music @ James Ranch (Weekly)
6 - 9 pm: Live music @ the Durango Hot Springs (Weekly)
Wednesday, August 9
6 - 7:30 pm: Durango Running Club Trail Run, Location Varies (Weekly)
6:30 - 8:30 pm: True Western Roundup @ the Fairgrounds (Weekly thru August)
8 - 11:30 pm: Karaoke at Starlight Lounge (Weekly)
8 - 10 pm: Geeks Who Drink Trivia @ The Roost (Weekly)
Thursday, August 10
5 - 7 pm: SKA-BQ @ Ska Brewery (Weekly)
6 - 7 pm: Durango Cruiser Ride (Weekly)
6 - 8 pm: Live music @ Lola's (Weekly)
6:30 - 8:30 pm: Trivia @ the Powerhouse Science Center (Weekly)
6 - 9 pm: Live music @ the Durango Hot Springs (Weekly)
7:30 - 9:30 pm: Drag Trivia @ Starlight Lounge (Weekly)
Friday, August 11
9 - 11 am: San Juan Nature Hike @ Haviland Lake with SJMA (Weekly)
6 - 9 pm: Fox Fire Winery Friday's (Weekly)
7 - 8 pm: Bar Room Dance Lessons @ The Wild Horse Saloon (Weekly)
Saturday, August 12
8 am - 12 pm: Durango Farmers Market @TBK Bank downtown (Weekly)
9 pm - 11:30 pm: Silent Disco @ 11th Street Station
Sunday, August 13
8 am - 3 pm: Durango Flea Market @ La Plata County Fairgrounds (Weekly)
12 - 2 pm: Vinyl Sundaze @ Lola's Place (Weekly)
Looking Ahead
The annual San Juan Brewfest is coming up on August 25th and 26th coinciding with the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon on August 26th. Not to be confused with Ska's Anniversary Party happening on September 9th. Stay thirsty.