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
Telluride, Colorado, The Ultimate Guide for a summer vacation
Breckenridge Colorado Hiking, a complete guide to Black Powder Pass Off Boreas Pass Road
One of the best things about Colorado in the spring, summer, and fall is the hiking. What seems like endless amounts of trails through out the state, there’s always a
Top Summer Mountain Towns in Colorado, A trip to Crested Butte
Without a doubt one of the best places to be in the summer time are the mountains, especially in Colorado. Throughout the state you will find historic mountain towns filled lots of outdoor recreation, cooler summer temps, and of course landscape views that don’t seem real at first site. After hearing great things about Crested Butte and seeing photos, I decided to plan a summer trip and discover what summer and the wildflower hype were really like in Crested Butte
Best Wildflower Hikes in Crested Butte Colorado, Hiking the Snodgrass Trail
Known to be one of the most populated areas for Wildflowers, Crested Butte in Colorado offers some of the best hiking trails minutes from town. One of these trails is Snodgrass. Other then hikers, you’ll also find mountain bikers, trail runners, and even horseback riding. If you want to see wildflowers, well this hike is one of the best hikes for it in the summer time. I decided to hike it in the afternoon to catch the sunset at the end, and if you time it on the right night, the mountain views at sunset mixed with wildflowers are incredible
Summer boarding, The ultimate guide to Hiking the 4th of July bowl on Peak 10 in Breckenridge
Normally when someone thinks of summer, winter activities are the last thing that come to mind. If you do think of snowboarding, Mt Hood in Oregon or Coppers summer park in Colorado are probably what come to mind. However for the back country enthusiast looking to do something different, the fourth of July bowl on Peak 10 in Breckenridge Colorado is a way
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.