Directions to 730 Mine Trailhead From I-70, take exit 226 to Silver Plume. Since most people will be coming from Denver on west bound I-70,…
James DziezynskiJune 21, 2014
One of the great things about Colorado’s mountains are the sheer volume of peaks. Beyond the well known collection of 14,000 ft. summits (and a…
James DziezynskiMay 27, 2014
Before it was the most beautiful room in the world, it was a small home office, fashionable and classically designed. Tasteful artwork adorned the walls.…
James DziezynskiApril 27, 2014
I was inspired by the sumo wrestlers' discipline, not so much their outfits. A few months ago, I picked three activities that I wanted to…
James DziezynskiFebruary 3, 2014
Though I’m now three months removed from my adventures in Japan, there are still so many moments and memories that swirl around in my mind.…
James DziezynskiJanuary 7, 2014
It is odd that I've spent the last seven years working in an industry that didn't even exist when I was in college. I've become an expert in SEO and search…
James DziezynskiOctober 28, 2013
“I told my dentist my teeth are going yellow. He told me to wear a brown tie.” ~Rodney Dangerfield (Warning: there’s some real chemistry here,…
James DziezynskiOctober 24, 2013
Editor's note: I've done my best to avoid every corny "whale" pun I could think of. I hope you find the pictures ok, I'd hate…
James DziezynskiOctober 21, 2013
Gramp and a very young Fremont. Two years ago on this day, my Grandfather James Baggett passed away after a long illness. I had celebrated…
James DziezynskiSeptember 4, 2013
Torreys Peak (14,267 ft.) can be a crowded place in the summer, thanks to its easily accessed trailhead (only about an hour from Denver) and…
James DziezynskiAugust 19, 2013
Our brains are masterful at detecting subtlety. Case in point: during World War II, astute observation of telegraphy messages revealed rhythmic tapping patterns that were…
James DziezynskiAugust 9, 2013
"Don't worry about wanting to change; start worrying when you don't feel like changing anymore. And in the meantime, enjoy every version of yourself you…
James DziezynskiJuly 31, 2013
When I received an invitation from Outdoor Minded Magazine to be part of their 25 person team for an epic week of adventures, my head…
James DziezynskiJuly 25, 2013
A Google Earth view of the class 3 East Ridge route on Pettingell Peak. 13,553 ft. Pettingell Peak is the high point of Grand County,…
James DziezynskiJuly 1, 2013
Please excuse the radio silence on behalf of the Mountainous Words blog for the past few weeks. There's been big things afoot here in Boulder.…
James DziezynskiMarch 28, 2013
Hanging with one of the amazing sled dogs on our team. Photo by Bart Deferme. I'm midway through my winter adventure in Saskatchewan. Along with…
James DziezynskiJanuary 23, 2013
A little fresh air, a new path and you're good to go! (A border collie is a good idea too). A lot of new, exciting…
James DziezynskiJanuary 16, 2013
Finding Connecticut's highest point can be a tricky task. Rather than courteously locating itself on a mountaintop, the 2,380 ft. high point is hidden in…
James DziezynskiDecember 20, 2012
Panorama of Mount Sanitas as seen from the Anemone Trail. Boulder's access to a wealth of fantastic hiking makes it one of the most foot-traffic…
James DziezynskiNovember 1, 2012
Oh, did I hate raking leaves as a kid! Never mind the splendor of hundreds-of-years old New England oak trees, the seemingly endless leafy discharge…
James DziezynskiOctober 24, 2012
Let's just get it out of the way. Here's Capitol Peak's famous Knife Edge traverse. The exposure is big, but the rock is solid, so…
James DziezynskiSeptember 27, 2012
Mount Edwards options from Peru Creek Basin. Click for larger map. Mount Edwards stands at 13,850 ft. making it Colorado's 83rd highest mountain. It's also…
James DziezynskiJuly 7, 2012
In honor of the forthcoming 2nd edition of Best Summit Hikes in Colorado (released Aug. 14, 2012) I put together this quick gallery of the…
James DziezynskiJuly 5, 2012
As I wrap up the edits for the second edition of Best Summit Hikes in Colorado I'm eagerly looking forward to wrapping up the final…
James DziezynskiJune 6, 2012
In late December 2011, I took the dogs out on a Goatfinger Couloir scouting trip. As the premier north-facing route up to 13,856 ft. Mount…
James DziezynskiMay 10, 2012
OK fine, you're going to argue that the Bible says gays are an abomination in God's eye, yatta yatta yatta and you're personally offended that…
James DziezynskiMay 9, 2012
I'll let the pictures tell the story! Enjoy the Southwest Colorado Winter Tour! Note: I replaced some of the gallery options when I updated my…
James DziezynskiFebruary 29, 2012
I'm currently wrapping up the new edition of my book Best Summit Hikes in Colorado and in doing so, I've gotten to revisit all those…
James DziezynskiFebruary 16, 2012
Jewell Lake Icefall is a beautiful wall of ice just southwest of Jewell Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. It's a fairly popular destination on…
James DziezynskiFebruary 1, 2012
At the time of its release in 1993, the NES-101 barely registered on the radar for most serious gamers. With the 16-bit era in full…
James DziezynskiJanuary 10, 2012
360 degree view from the lower summit of New York Mountain. Click for a larger view! Also all apologies to Steve for sending his head…
James DziezynskiJanuary 5, 2012
On a cool, windy December day Fremont, Mystic and I headed up Stevens Gulch to scout out the Goatfinger Couloir on 13,856 ft. Mount Edwards…
James DziezynskiDecember 30, 2011
Don't let Nintendo's censor-heavy standards fool you: the NES was home to some of the most violent deaths in video game history. Most characters shuffled…
James DziezynskiDecember 13, 2011
Please don't be scared off by the fact this blog entry starts off by referencing a 22-year-old video game about Feudal Japan. You need not…
James DziezynskiDecember 12, 2011
A writer's mind is never still. I am constantly impressed by my friends and colleagues who are professional writers out of their 20s. Youth is…
James DziezynskiDecember 6, 2011
I'll never pretend to throw something and not throw it. I know you're tuned into the chase, it's lame to not give you a chance…
James DziezynskiNovember 22, 2011
Well, we did it, Fremont and me! Complete wrap up coming up tomorrow on the blog. Today was the day neither of us really wanted…
James DziezynskiNovember 18, 2011
Time: 1:12:05 Distance: 4.33 Miles Elevation Gain: 1,722 Feet Fremont’s Good Citizen Grade: A Today’s Play List: Metallica Before the Great Suck Ah Thursdays, not…
James DziezynskiNovember 17, 2011
Time: 2:04:42 Distance: 6.2 Miles Elevation Gain: 1,997 Feet Fremont’s Good Citizen Grade: B Today’s Play List: Good Conversation Day 3 of the Sanitas challenge…
James DziezynskiNovember 16, 2011
