Welcome
I really started The Outdoor Gems to share outdoor experiences through photography and storytelling to inspire more people to get outside. If more people got outdoors; took a walk, hike, went snowboarding, sat around a campfire, and surfed in the ocean, I think the world would be a better place.
-Jeremiah
Greatest Places to Go
The most scenic trail near Silverthorne Colorado, hiking the Acorn Creek Trail in summer and fall
Looking for an awesome summer or fall hike near Silverthorne? Look no further than the Acorn Creek Trail. I first discovered this hike when there happened to be a number of wildflowers in mid June on trail that sparked popularity. After living in Breckenridge for a number of years, I decided to venture over to the trail and couldn’t believe how beautiful the mountain backdrop was. The rugged peaks off in the
Telluride, Colorado, The Ultimate Guide for a summer vacation
Best Mountain Towns, The complete Adventure Guide to Salida Colorado
Somewhat of a sleeper mountain town, Salida is a place where one would find just about every outdoor Colorado adventure there is to offer. Not far from Buena Vista, Salida also feels like a surf town, but with a 1960’s feel to it. I first discovered Salida after hearing that they had river surfing. I ventured over from Breckenridge and realized how unique and adventurous the town and surrounding mountains felt, so I knew I had to explore the area more.
Hiking in Crested Butte, A Sunrise (or Sunset) Hike on the Lupine Trail
So you’ve planned a summer trip to Crested Butte in Colorado and you’re looking for a good hike to start the trip off. Well, the nice thing about Crested Butte is there are a few hikes right in town that are great for getting acclimated to the mountains while enjoying the outdoors. One of these hikes is the Lupine Trail. Late June through early July this trail will be covered with Wildflowers and in the fall you’ll get to see some fall colors as there are Aspen trees on part of this hike
3 Easy Spring Hikes near Breckenridge worth checking out
Spring in the mountains is probably one of the best times of the year if you’re a local living in a ski town. Winters are pretty long, days are short, and the workload can be pretty exhausting as most people work 2 jobs to make a living. So when spring rolls around and the snow starts to melt along with trails starting to thaw out, it’s nice to go for an evening hike.
Telluride Colorado, Hiking and Backpacking the Blue Lakes trail
So you’ve gotten your backpacking gear and your looking for beginner to intermediate trails to do an overnight backpacking trip. One of the best places to start is Colorado, known for it’s immense amount of hiking trails throughout the state. Within Colorado are the San Juans, unlike any
Leadville Colorado, How to spend a Four day weekend
Looking to check out a hidden Colorado area that has lots of cool outdoor recreation and history? Although places like Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen, Crested Butte, and Telluride are amazing, it’s always nice to visit somewhere new that still has a lot of cool activities to offer. Less than two hours from Denver is a small Colorado mountain town with..
A Beginners Guide to your First Back country Hut Trip
Alright so you finally purchased a splitboard or touring set up for skiing and you’ve always wanted to do a winter hut trip with some friends. A hut trip is a great way to
Meet Jeremiah
Growing up, I loved being outside. I took a lot of cool trips with my family, whether it was camping, going to the beach, road trips, and national parks. Even though I didn’t fully appreciate those experiences at the time, as I got older I started getting more into the outdoors and traveling, reconnecting with my past. The feeling of traveling or going somewhere new always seems to give a sense of excitement or adventure.
Snowboarding and boardsports in general have been a passion of mine for over 20 years. I always loved the culture that came with it; from local retail shops to magazines and videos, to riding with friends as well as geeking out on the latest gear, it’s all part of the experience. After working in snowboard/outdoor gear shops for the past decade along with traveling to different outdoor places, I decided to put all of that experience in digital form to inspire and connect with other people.