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
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.
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.