Rocky Mountain National Park Was Worth the Climb | Burn the Boats Ep. 2

Mountain roads, alpine views, and a waterfall worth the walk. In Episode 2 of Burn the Boats, we leave the RV behind and explore Rocky Mountain National Park. Join Travis and Jayme for the drive toward the Alpine Visitor Center, a cinnamon-roll stop at Trail Ridge Cafe, a walk along Lake Irene Trail, and a visit to Grand Lake, Colorado. Then it’s back to Estes Park before hitting the trail to Alberta Falls—with plenty of commentary and a little Middle-earth humor along the way. Fun fact: Travis played Balin in a college production of “The Hobbit.” Apparently, some adventures stick with you. 🏔️ After selling the house and hitting the road, this is what we came looking for: new places, shared experiences, and more time actually living. CHAPTERS 0:00 A taste of the adventure 0:10 Burn the Boats 0:16 Exploring Rocky Mountain National Park 1:12 Driving toward the Alpine Visitor Center 1:24 Trail Ridge Cafe 1:42 Lake Irene Trail 2:01 Grand Lake, Colorado 2:27 Mountain views and Middle-earth 2:53 The next morning in Estes Park 3:58 The hike to Alberta Falls 5:39 Alberta Falls 6:57 Our Rocky Mountain verdict 7:47 Next: the road to the Tetons Subscribe to follow the Burn the Boats road-trip series. Next up: Wyoming and the Tetons. Which would you choose first—the alpine drive or the waterfall hike? Tell us in the comments. Building businesses. Chasing adventure. Taking back our time. MUSIC From the Burn the Boats music collection: High Country Glow Weightless Current Open Water Signal After the Last Light #BurnTheBoats #RockyMountainNationalPark #Colorado