We're going to Japan!
Life Lately, Vail, Lake City and other Colorado hidden gems, group trips/hikes
Hi, I’m Jade! So glad you are here :)
Life Lately
Summer is so much fun in Colorado with many activities in all of the towns, and also many relatively inexpensive. Life has been busy but in the best way with some amazing activities that I am excited to share about!
In June I spent more time in Lake City, CO. This area is so cute but I have always just camped and hiked the 14ers there (of which are some of my favorites in CO if you’re into that!)
My sister, Sierra Olivia Photo, and I stayed with Alpine Village and created content and got amazing photos for them! There are multiple cabins here that are walkable to town. They have bikes you can use to get around and also SUP to rent!
I also worked with Discover Vail for an amazing weekend in Vail, CO. Highlights were definitely how nice the weather is there this time of year, everything is walkable and the new activities I have never done before:
Things to do in Vail, CO this summer reel
Hike with Llamas with Paragon guides
Goat Happy Hour or Yoga with Vail Stables
Epic Discovery- mountain coaster, tubing, zipline, climbing wall, scenic gondola and more!
Great restaurants/drink spots- Avanti, Glo (in Avanti- check out their Omakase experience!), Alpenrose, Mountain Standard, Chasing Rabbits, 10th Mountain Whiskey)
Grand County
Spent time in Kremmling, CO with Visit Grand County. This town I have driven through a few times and have always wanted to stop and spend time there and was excited that I was able to and with my dad!
This town is quiet but with a lot of charm. There are only a few restaurants and my favorite was definitely The Dean West Brewstillery. We had a lot of fun learning to fly fish and also riding side by sides. Highlight was also seeing 2 moose!
SAVE 10%- Colorado Railbike Adventures
Colorado Railbike Adventures near Denver, CO is now reopened for the summer season as of May 23!
Use code JADE2025 to save 10% on your ride here!
See more on this unique activity here!
International Trips
Japan- Just announced - next group trip to Japan!
I am very excited, this destination has been #1 on my list for years. We will be going to Osaka and Kyoto for 7 days! I did choose this itinerary because the pricing was the best for everything included and figured some would add on Tokyo or other cities they want to visit on one end of the trip versus trying to fit all 3 in 1 week.
Dates are June 14- June 20, 2026! Cost is $2655 for first 8 and $2740 after that. Price includes stay in 4 star hotels, local guide throughout the trip (speaks the language and assists with all coordination), visiting Kuromon Market, Shinsekai, Dontonbori, Osaka River Cruise, Osaka Castle, Tea ceremony & matcha making, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha and Nara deer park!
Here is the itinerary and information. Reach out if interested, I will be hosting 2-3 group calls to meet and ask questions before it launches to book August 8th!
Patagonia- Super excited for this bucket list trip!- Itinerary and you can book here!
There are currently 12 people going, 20 spots total!
Dates are February 2-9, 2026. Cost is $3278 and includes 3 star hotels for the entire trip, transportation on the trip (not airfare), 11 meals, local guide, nautical safari boat ride and Perito Moreno Glacier, visiting 4 towns and 3 epic hikes!
Optional activity to see the Penguins on Magdalena island!
I will help with everyone joining on packing list, coordinating flights, etc., just reach out if you want more information!
Girls Trips & Group Hikes
Next girls trip to Pagosa Springs- lots of interest in this trip which makes me so excited! 10 girls will be joining. Stay tuned for the next one this fall, announcing in August to Estes Park! This one is going to be amazing, cannot wait to share the details!
Next Group hike is August 24th at 9:30 AM in the Breckenridge area, more details soon but you can access the Strava group here!
Where I will be headed in July/August
Very excited for the next 2 months of summer in CO. My goal this year has been to go to new places and also camp/backpack more. So I did have to schedule things months ahead on my calendar to commit, because life gets busy!
I will be headed to Santa Fe, Silverton, Creede, Estes Park, Pagosa (for the girls trip!), Paonia, Vail, Leadville, and Breckenridge! Keep an eye out for all of the recs!