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Abigail Bliss enjoying her canned drink during winter season

Abigail Bliss

Editor, Travel Lemming

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Abigail Bliss is a travel, outdoor, and food writer based in Denver, Colorado. An avid skier and hiker, she shares a unique perspective of the American West, highlighting destinations less traveled. When she isn’t exploring the outdoors with her husband and two pups, she’s likely drinking beer in RiNo or watching indie horror movies, no matter how bad the effects.

🏠 Local to: Denver, Colorado

🌟 Favorite Destinations: New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho

✔️ Fun Facts: Summited 14 Colorado fourteeners. Moguls and gladed runs are my jam. Always up for tacos and margs.


Meet Abigail

Abigail Bliss at the top of La Plata Peak with overlooking view
La Plata Peak, Colorado
Abigail Bliss enjoying rock climbing in North Wash
North Wash, Utah
Abigail Bliss smiling for a photo in Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Abigail Bliss during a hike in Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area

📚 What was Your Favorite Travel Experience or Story?

I can’t say I have a singular favorite travel experience. But all my best memories involve the outdoors, away from crowds, and those closest to me. 

These include rappelling into my first canyon with Skycie, and shaking through an unroped 20-foot downclimb into a “birthing canal.” Hiking with Cathy at Joshua Tree National Park in 105-degree temps was unforgettable. Also, seeing my brother, Rick, light up as he summited his first Colorado 14er. 

My husband, Philip, and I share too many travel memories to count. Spotting mountain goats on the top of Quandary Peak, then skiing down our first-ever backcountry route. There’s swimming with our pups in remote New Mexico hot springs, and enjoying their reactions to the ocean when in California. 

There are our road trips, each special in their own way. Seeing clouds hang over the Sawtooth Range in Idaho, cacti dot the landscape in Arizona, a moose charge past us in Aspen. The American West will never cease to amaze me. 

🗺️ What’s Your #1 Expert Travel Tip?

Don’t let money hold you back from traveling. When my husband and I moved to Denver, we were very young and strapped for cash. But our days of dirtbagging make for some of the best stories. 

In the early days of our outdoor adventures, we slept in a Wal-Mart tent — and sometimes, in a Wal-Mart parking lot, sheltered by my 2000 Toyota Camry. We ate lots of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and spent a lot of time hiking because it’s free. 

Of course, this isn’t everyone’s preferred version of traveling. But in my opinion, adventure travel is soul-enriching. There’s a sense of awe in outdoor places, and a sense of peace in feeling small, immersed in mountains, forests, or canyons that seem to never end. 

So, get outside if you want to travel on the cheap. And, explore destinations within an eight-hour drive from your home. You’ll probably be surprised by how many spots you can reach in a weekend. 

🧳 Backpack or Suitcase?

Backpack

✈️ Window or Aisle Seat?

Window 


Abigail’s Recent Posts

Your Ultimate Backpacking Checklist (38 Things to Bring)

Your Ultimate Backpacking Checklist (38 Things to Bring)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedSeptember 10, 2023
32 Best Hikes Near Denver in 2023 (By a Local)

32 Best Hikes Near Denver in 2023 (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedAugust 21, 2023
18 Best Breweries in Denver in 2023 (By a Local)

18 Best Breweries in Denver in 2023 (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedAugust 20, 2023
8 Best Train Rides in Colorado for 2023 (By a Local)

8 Best Train Rides in Colorado for 2023 (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 20, 2023
10 Day Colorado Road Trip Itinerary (Planned by a Local)

10 Day Colorado Road Trip Itinerary (Planned by a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedSeptember 15, 2023
15 Best Things to Do in Idaho Springs (in 2023)

15 Best Things to Do in Idaho Springs (in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedSeptember 15, 2023
25 Best Things to Do in Silverton, CO (in 2023)

25 Best Things to Do in Silverton, CO (in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJune 25, 2023
Getting Around Denver (How to Do it With or Without a Car)

Getting Around Denver (How to Do it With or Without a Car)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 18, 2023
21 Best Things to Do in Steamboat Springs (in 2023)

21 Best Things to Do in Steamboat Springs (in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJune 25, 2023
9 Best Hot Springs Near Denver (By a Local)

9 Best Hot Springs Near Denver (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 20, 2023
How to Choose a Backpacking Pack (2023 Size & Fit Guide)

How to Choose a Backpacking Pack (2023 Size & Fit Guide)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedSeptember 10, 2023
23 Boulder Hikes (Best Nearby Trails for All Levels in 2023)

23 Boulder Hikes (Best Nearby Trails for All Levels in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJune 5, 2023
25 Best Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park (By a Local)

25 Best Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedAugust 17, 2023
150 Best Things to Do in the USA This Summer (2023)

150 Best Things to Do in the USA This Summer (2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedSeptember 7, 2023
8 Best Backpacking Backpacks (Tested & Compared in 2023)

8 Best Backpacking Backpacks (Tested & Compared in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJune 2, 2023
REI Co-Op Flash 55 Backpack Review (I Tested the 2023 Model)

REI Co-Op Flash 55 Backpack Review (I Tested the 2023 Model)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedMay 3, 2023
Gregory Maven 55 Review (I Tested it in the Wild in 2023)

Gregory Maven 55 Review (I Tested it in the Wild in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedMay 8, 2023
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 SW Backpack Review (2023)

Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 SW Backpack Review (2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedMay 3, 2023
Osprey Eja Backpack Review, Tested in 2023 (Updated Model)

Osprey Eja Backpack Review, Tested in 2023 (Updated Model)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedMay 3, 2023
Osprey Aura AG LT Review (I Tested this Backpack in 2023)

Osprey Aura AG LT Review (I Tested this Backpack in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJune 2, 2023
Mountainsmith Apex Backpack Review (Testing New 2023 Model)

Mountainsmith Apex Backpack Review (Testing New 2023 Model)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJune 2, 2023
Teton Sports Scout Backpack Review (I Tested it in 2023)

Teton Sports Scout Backpack Review (I Tested it in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJune 2, 2023
Tortuga Travel Backpack Review – Is it Worth the Hype?

Tortuga Travel Backpack Review – Is it Worth the Hype?

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedMarch 15, 2023
Where to Stay in Steamboat Springs (Best Places & Areas)

Where to Stay in Steamboat Springs (Best Places & Areas)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 16, 2023
Where to Stay in Telluride (Best Places & Areas in 2023)

Where to Stay in Telluride (Best Places & Areas in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 16, 2023
25 Best Places to Visit in New Mexico (in 2023)

25 Best Places to Visit in New Mexico (in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJune 19, 2023
Outdoorsy Review 2023 (My Honest Experience Renting an RV)

Outdoorsy Review 2023 (My Honest Experience Renting an RV)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 7, 2023
Breckenridge Ski Resort (Ultimate 2023 Travel Guide)

Breckenridge Ski Resort (Ultimate 2023 Travel Guide)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedMarch 16, 2023
Keystone Ski Resort (Ultimate Travel Guide)

Keystone Ski Resort (Ultimate Travel Guide)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJune 26, 2023
Copper Mountain Ski Resort (Guide + Key Info, By a Local)

Copper Mountain Ski Resort (Guide + Key Info, By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 19, 2023
26 Best Things to Do in Crested Butte, CO (in 2023)

26 Best Things to Do in Crested Butte, CO (in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 19, 2023
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (Your Ultimate A-Basin Guide)

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (Your Ultimate A-Basin Guide)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 20, 2023
27 Things to Do in Telluride, CO (in 2023)

27 Things to Do in Telluride, CO (in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 20, 2023
24 Best Coffee Shops in Denver (By a Local)

24 Best Coffee Shops in Denver (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 20, 2023
Food in Denver (A Locals’ Guide to 33 Best Dishes to Try)

Food in Denver (A Locals’ Guide to 33 Best Dishes to Try)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedSeptember 20, 2023
Hiking Essentials Checklist (26 Things to Pack on a Hike)

Hiking Essentials Checklist (26 Things to Pack on a Hike)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedSeptember 10, 2023
22 Best Things to Do in Estes Park (in 2023)

22 Best Things to Do in Estes Park (in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 20, 2023
Where to Stay in Estes Park (Best Places & Areas in 2023)

Where to Stay in Estes Park (Best Places & Areas in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 11, 2023
Nomatic Navigator Backpack (My Honest Hands-On Bag Review)

Nomatic Navigator Backpack (My Honest Hands-On Bag Review)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedApril 11, 2023
9 Best Hot Springs Near Boulder (in 2023)

9 Best Hot Springs Near Boulder (in 2023)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 21, 2023
13 Denver Travel Tips & Things to Know (By a Local)

13 Denver Travel Tips & Things to Know (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedAugust 24, 2023
11 Best 14ers in Colorado (Picked by a Local)

11 Best 14ers in Colorado (Picked by a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedSeptember 15, 2023
13 Best Small Towns in Colorado (By a CO Local)

13 Best Small Towns in Colorado (By a CO Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 21, 2023
9 Best Colorado Road Trips in 2023 (By a Local)

9 Best Colorado Road Trips in 2023 (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedAugust 17, 2023
21 Best Mountain Towns in Colorado (By a Local)

21 Best Mountain Towns in Colorado (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedAugust 17, 2023
Colorado Packing List (22 Things You Might Forget to Bring)

Colorado Packing List (22 Things You Might Forget to Bring)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedSeptember 15, 2023
15 Best Hikes in Colorado for 2023 (By a Local)

15 Best Hikes in Colorado for 2023 (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedSeptember 15, 2023
The Best Time to Visit Denver in 2023 (By a Local)

The Best Time to Visit Denver in 2023 (By a Local)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJune 14, 2023
Where to Stay in Silverton, CO (Best Areas & Places)

Where to Stay in Silverton, CO (Best Areas & Places)

ByAbigail Bliss UpdatedJuly 13, 2023

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