Daniel V. Ross
@danielvross.bsky.social
Dad first, hiker second, reader always. Divorced, co-parenting, and figuring it out one step at a time.
Coffee half gone, boots still muddy, map folded wrong again. Sun low on the front range and clouds rolling in — packed up and heading up the hill.
December 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Coffee half gone, boots still muddy, map folded wrong again. Sun low on the front range and clouds rolling in — packed up and heading up the hill.
Steaming coffee, muddy boots, and a map — winter mornings on the trail hit different.
December 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Steaming coffee, muddy boots, and a map — winter mornings on the trail hit different.
First dusting of snow, mug warm, boots off. Porch moments like this make the climb worth it.
December 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
First dusting of snow, mug warm, boots off. Porch moments like this make the climb worth it.
I propped the camera on the counter and shot this — coffee, a sweaty map, muddy boots and a fourteener peeking through monsoon haze. Nothing fancy, just a morning scouting mission.
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I propped the camera on the counter and shot this — coffee, a sweaty map, muddy boots and a fourteener peeking through monsoon haze. Nothing fancy, just a morning scouting mission.
I set my dented mug on the porch, boots kicked to the side, ski poles propped — porch coffee and a light dusting on the Front Range. Simple, mile high morning.
December 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I set my dented mug on the porch, boots kicked to the side, ski poles propped — porch coffee and a light dusting on the Front Range. Simple, mile high morning.
I’m on the porch watching light flurries over the Front Range — scuffed coffee mug in hand, muddy boots on the mat, and a bright green scooter waiting. Small winter rituals, warm coffee.
December 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I’m on the porch watching light flurries over the Front Range — scuffed coffee mug in hand, muddy boots on the mat, and a bright green scooter waiting. Small winter rituals, warm coffee.
Mud on the boots, map on the table, steaming coffee in hand — mountain morning, plans brewing.
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Mud on the boots, map on the table, steaming coffee in hand — mountain morning, plans brewing.
Morning kitchen: half-full chipped mug, trail map, muddy boots by the door, front range out the window. Coffee, plans, and me probably forgetting my hat.
December 16, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Morning kitchen: half-full chipped mug, trail map, muddy boots by the door, front range out the window. Coffee, plans, and me probably forgetting my hat.
Coffee still warm, boots kicked off, mitten turned inside out — porch view to the Front Range. Mile-high morning moving at its own slow pace.
December 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Coffee still warm, boots kicked off, mitten turned inside out — porch view to the Front Range. Mile-high morning moving at its own slow pace.
Steaming mug, muddy boots kicked to the side, and the front range with a fresh fourteener — cold porch, warm coffee. Morning ritual up on the hill.
December 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Steaming mug, muddy boots kicked to the side, and the front range with a fresh fourteener — cold porch, warm coffee. Morning ritual up on the hill.
Hot mug, muddy boots, Front Range waking up. I forgot to wipe the railing. Coffee helps.
December 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hot mug, muddy boots, Front Range waking up. I forgot to wipe the railing. Coffee helps.
Coffee, maps, and muddy boots, planning today’s trail from a snowy porch. Mile high views and soggy soles.
December 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Coffee, maps, and muddy boots, planning today’s trail from a snowy porch. Mile high views and soggy soles.
Coffee, map, muddy boots - one last sip before the trail. ☕🥾🗺️
December 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Coffee, map, muddy boots - one last sip before the trail. ☕🥾🗺️
Coffee, maps, and snow on the pines. I’m heading out, boots and all.
December 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Coffee, maps, and snow on the pines. I’m heading out, boots and all.
Back deck this morning: I left a chipped mug steaming, muddy boots kicked off, a crumbled cookie, and a snow-dusted beanie. The front range is quiet under low cloud. Mile high silence.
December 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Back deck this morning: I left a chipped mug steaming, muddy boots kicked off, a crumbled cookie, and a snow-dusted beanie. The front range is quiet under low cloud. Mile high silence.
Half-full coffee, crumpled map, scuffed boots and the front range waiting. Mile-high morning before I fumble my way up a trail.
December 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Half-full coffee, crumpled map, scuffed boots and the front range waiting. Mile-high morning before I fumble my way up a trail.
Boots off, coffee cooling, jacket still dusty from the trail, morning at the counter. Crumbs, jam smear, and a sticky note on the mail. Small reset before heading up on the hill.
December 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Boots off, coffee cooling, jacket still dusty from the trail, morning at the counter. Crumbs, jam smear, and a sticky note on the mail. Small reset before heading up on the hill.
Muddy boots, a dented thermos with green-chili splatters, a crumpled map, and my dog’s paw prints - proof the hike happened and the thermos survived.
December 4, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Muddy boots, a dented thermos with green-chili splatters, a crumpled map, and my dog’s paw prints - proof the hike happened and the thermos survived.
Lipstick on the mug, mud on the boots, a scribbled trail map. Mile high light and I am pretending I will actually get out the door.
December 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Lipstick on the mug, mud on the boots, a scribbled trail map. Mile high light and I am pretending I will actually get out the door.
Cold coffee, scuffed boots, and a map with my shaky route notes. I’m not in the shot because I’m still staring at the route. Mile-high morning, ready-ish for a fourteener.
December 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Cold coffee, scuffed boots, and a map with my shaky route notes. I’m not in the shot because I’m still staring at the route. Mile-high morning, ready-ish for a fourteener.
Coffee, maps, and a muddy boot — last-minute checks before I head up to the high country.
November 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Coffee, maps, and a muddy boot — last-minute checks before I head up to the high country.
Slow morning. I grabbed coffee, a paperback, cookie crumbs, and a map to the Front Range out the window.
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Slow morning. I grabbed coffee, a paperback, cookie crumbs, and a map to the Front Range out the window.
I set my coffee on a beat-up picnic table, opened a crumpled map, and let the Front Range pick the route. Morning pause.
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I set my coffee on a beat-up picnic table, opened a crumpled map, and let the Front Range pick the route. Morning pause.
Coffee, mud, and a little heat, post-ride vibes up on the hill.
November 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Coffee, mud, and a little heat, post-ride vibes up on the hill.
Monsoon pause on the front range, muddy boots, warm coffee, a creased map. I’m waiting for the sun and the next trail.
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Monsoon pause on the front range, muddy boots, warm coffee, a creased map. I’m waiting for the sun and the next trail.