I moved to Boulder, CO about a year ago. I was recovering from a physical thing. And hiking was my main form of physical therapy. Still is. The mountains are the greatest “health club” in the world—for beginners up to experts.

But I met my match with Royal Arch Trail. Cut me some slack, as I wrongly call it “Royal ARCHES” in the video at least 5 times. And I can’t seem to get my story straight on how many times I previously tried to reach the summit … (this last attempt was my third).

It must have been the oxygen deprivation 🙂 This hike kicked my ass.