Grays and Torreys
In Colorado, it's all about elevation. This is a mountain state. Any peak that hits over 14,000 feet is called a 14er and around these parts the term 14er is thrown around in everyday conversation. If I understand correctly, there are dozens of 14ers in Colorado — and almost none anywhere else on the continent.
Today, Ben Blair and I are climbing our first 14er. (Who knows, maybe it will be our last.) We wanted to start off easy — Grays and Torreys are said to be good starter 14ers — so that's what we're hiking. Why? Because we live in Colorado and that's what Coloradoans do. Also, because I love the mountains and I've barely had 2 minutes to pay them any attention since we moved here.
But mostly, we're climbing a 14-er this weekend to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. (Clever? Or cheesy? You decide.) Our anniversary isn't officially until next Wednesday. But school will be in session by then and it will be harder to make time to celebrate. So we're heading to a hotel (sans kids) and hiking a 14er (maybe 2) today. My amazing niece, Rachel and her lovely friend, Shelby are taking good care of the children while we're gone. I feel super lucky that I get to do this.
Have a great weekend, friends. Yay for 14! Yay for being married to Ben Blair!!
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posted by Gabrielle of Design Mom at Friday, August 14, 2009
23 Comments:
happy hiking and happy anniversary!
Happy 14er! Congrats on your anniversary and the attempt to climb a mountain in celebration of it...very symbolic, isn't a marriage a long series of peaks and valleys, and we are always lucky when we come out on top! Enjoy the view and the climb along the way.
Happy Anniversary and enjoy the hiking!
Happy anniversary and enjoy your hike! My boyfriend is very jealous! :D
That's a fantastic idea! Have fun!
Congratulations! And have a great hike! (I'm Laura B.'s Mom)
Hey, California has its fair share of 14ers! Not as many as Colorado, granted, but the Sierras do have a decent amount :) Have fun!
Happy 14er--the Anniversary and the Mountain. We see on Twitter that you made it to the top. Congratulations, Benjamin and Gabrielle.
Way to go, Gabby! My mom has climbed several 14ers so I know what a CO accomplishment it is. :) Post some pics of your summitt!
Have fun hiking and happy anniversary! Your love for Ben Blair radiates! It's inspiring! :)
congrats on 14 years! and have fun hiking :)
Happy anniversary, and one day after ours! August has been a good month for us.
Happy Day to Ben and Gabby!
Happy Anniversary
Your Blog front page says you live in New York.
sounds awesome, you'll have to take us hiking if we come visit soon!
Happy Anniversary! I'm eating breakfast and just finished the latest Chookooloonks and thought, I'll got over to Design Mom. She's so spunky! Clever 14 and 14er! Hope it's blissful. Not cheesy in the least, IMO!
Congrats on your anniversay! I just saw your article in Parent Mag. about childrens bedrooms. I was so excited that I actually recognized your name!
I vote clever, not cheesy. Sounds like a great way to celebrate your anniversary (especially sans kids!) Have a great hike and a wonderful time.
PS- Love the blog!
What a great idea! I'm curious to hear how you liked it. I travel to CO twice a year and haven't hiked a 14er yet. Happy anniversary and a great way to celebrate!
Congratulations on 14years. I hope you enjoyed your hike! Wishing you both to many more years to come.
Yeah for you---still thrilled to be married to your husband after 14 years!! Beautiful!
Congratulations to you both! I love your idea for marking the celebration...hope it was a lovely climb.
I think it's very clever and I'm stealing the idea when Matt and I have our 14th:) The whole time I lived in CO I never climbed a 14er.
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