The Denver Photo Hikers

10/09/2025

Sad news in Nederland. The shopping center next to the grocery store was destroyed by fire early this morning.

We once had good memories from the deck of the pizza place, where we toasted one of our regular members, Stephen, for summiting Kilimanjaro that day.

The Carousel of Happiness was thankfully spared.

Please consider donating to the GoFundMe that has been set up on behalf of the business owners and d their employees to help them get through this catastrophic event:
https://gofund.me/570795564

Video courtesy of Dan Vollmer of Nederland.

09/20/2024

You might be a legit Photo Hiker if....

09/19/2023

AN EXPERT FALL COLORS PREDICTION FOR COLORADO:

" 'The aspens look amazing in our highest elevations," said Dan West with the Colorado State Forest Service. 'I think we’re going to have a great show this year.'

West is one of the few people who has seen every tree in the state this summer. In collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, he flies an aerial tree health survey every summer. They scan, photograph and analyze all 24 million forested acres of Colorado, including the aspen trees.

He said that most of the aspen stands are showing six inches or more of growth this year, which is a sign of great health. Healthy trees should equal great gold color in the fall.

He credits a perfect weather formula. A sunny September, preceded by a cool summer, and a very slow snowmelt.

'I really do think we’re going to be towards the end of September,' he said. 'The last week and maybe lasting through the first week of October.'

He said a long-lasting peak of 10 to 14 days is also attributed to the healthy leaves. However, a high wind event during that time period or a deep freeze could cause the leaves to fall off the trees quicker, so don't wait too long to see the display.

That white stuff on the peaks shouldn’t affect the aspens because most of the snow so far has fallen above treeline."

The perfect weather conditions this year will likely lead to the most vibrant display of fall color in several years. However, the peak is expected to be late.

07/26/2023

⚠️🥾 HEADS UP IF YOU ARE HIKING IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

UPDATED Aug 9 at 10:00 AM:
Prolific Sexual Predator Arrested in Jeffco
Jefferson County, CO. – Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a high-profile sexual predator after dark on August 8th, after he exposed himself to two separate, lone female hikers at Stapleton Park, near the Beaver Brook Trail.
Press Release: https://www.jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2109

Original Post: July 26 at 12 PM:
The JCSO is warning hikers in the Evergreen/Conifer areas of an at-large sexual predator. The unidentified male suspect is targeting female hikers in the Conifer and Evergreen areas. Deputies have taken several reports to date, where a male suspect confronted lone female hikers along trails in Flying J Ranch Park and one incident at Alderfer Three Sisters Park. The first report involving this suspect occurred on April 3rd, where a naked suspect approached a female hiker and touched her buttocks. The suspect fled the area but was not located by law enforcement. On June 13th, a naked suspect confronted a female victim and began ma********ng. Each time, the suspect’s behavior has become more aggressive, contacting three different women in one day on July 18th, in which the suspect fondled two victims, masturbated, and engaged in sexual conversation. On July 24th, the suspect confronted a female hiker while ma********ng, and then grabbed the victim and tried to rip off her clothing.

The suspect is described as a white male, 20-30 years old, fit/athletic build with dark colored hair. He has carried a dark-colored backpack in some cases. In each incident, the suspect has run off into the woods, avoiding capture.

The sheriff’s office is seeking input from the public to help identify the suspect, as well as identify other potential victims. Please call our tip line at 303-271-5612 to report any additional information.

07/11/2023

HEADS UP!

"Shrine Ridge Trail, known for delivering stunning panoramic mountain views and its convenient location thanks to its proximity to I-70, will be undergoing maintenance this summer into fall. As a result, the trail will only be open on weekends, starting next Monday (yesterday, July 10) through October 21."

A popular trail located in the area of Vail Pass is set to close on weekdays throughout the summer season.

05/04/2023

Hiking, birdwatching, picnicking, camping, skiing, hammocking are just some of the activities people do in forests. No matter how you like to spend time among the trees, they provide health benefits:

🧘reduced stress
😄better mood
🎯increased focus
🤸more energy

So for those reasons and many more, May the Forest Be With You!



📷CSFS/Peterson & Sathe

04/13/2023

02/27/2023

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09/10/2022

When 2 photographers get together to go "hiking".... 🤣

08/20/2022

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Well, well, well... it's that time of the year again... when temperatures dip slightly and every Coloradan starts dreaming about fall. But wait – it's still raining? Here's what that