Jim Hirschinger
@westernslopejim.bsky.social
Fruita, Colorado, outside Grand Junction on the Western Slope. Outdoor adventurer.
Got up to Silverjack Lake, at 8450ft, for the first time today, north of Cimarron, CO. Absolutely gorgeous place, although in cattle ranch country, with the attendant flies. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Got up to Silverjack Lake, at 8450ft, for the first time today, north of Cimarron, CO. Absolutely gorgeous place, although in cattle ranch country, with the attendant flies. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
A break from the lake & boat for a little 4 mile trek to the Dillon Pinnacles, formed from soft rock below & hard rock caps, overlooking Blue Mesa Reservoir.. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A break from the lake & boat for a little 4 mile trek to the Dillon Pinnacles, formed from soft rock below & hard rock caps, overlooking Blue Mesa Reservoir.. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
The cows showed up to assist with our Gunnison River cleanup project today. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The cows showed up to assist with our Gunnison River cleanup project today. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
Gorgeous day for a train ride. We’ve always wanted to do the Durango-Silverton route (Colorado). With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Gorgeous day for a train ride. We’ve always wanted to do the Durango-Silverton route (Colorado). With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
It turned into a three hot springs trip. Black Rock on the Rio Grande, Taos; San Antonio, near Jemez, NM; and Durango, CO, with bar service.
June 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It turned into a three hot springs trip. Black Rock on the Rio Grande, Taos; San Antonio, near Jemez, NM; and Durango, CO, with bar service.
Headed on from Taos. It was not as polished as I expected. Very hippy, dilapidated, shabby chic, and artistic. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Headed on from Taos. It was not as polished as I expected. Very hippy, dilapidated, shabby chic, and artistic. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
500+ in Taos. #nokings With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
500+ in Taos. #nokings With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
Good morning from the Rio Grand Gorge, Taos. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Good morning from the Rio Grand Gorge, Taos. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
We find the best places to camp. Edge of the Rio Grande Gorge outside Taos, all by our lonesomes. Don’t be envious. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
We find the best places to camp. Edge of the Rio Grande Gorge outside Taos, all by our lonesomes. Don’t be envious. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
Loving our new home & back porch. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social in Fruita, CO
June 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Loving our new home & back porch. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social in Fruita, CO
Another little visited hiking destination on Memorial Day, into Maverick Canyon to Juanita Natural Bridge. Quite the adventure, with a river crossing & and traversing canyon walls, only 6 miles, but 5 hours of effort. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Another little visited hiking destination on Memorial Day, into Maverick Canyon to Juanita Natural Bridge. Quite the adventure, with a river crossing & and traversing canyon walls, only 6 miles, but 5 hours of effort. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
Hike into Sieber Canyon today for an amazing 100 ft long rock petroglyph panel. Fremont culture I think, 300 AD to 1300 AD. We counted 23 figures. Only 5.75 miles, but a tough 4 hours—no official trail, and 50 floors into the canyon & back out. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
May 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Hike into Sieber Canyon today for an amazing 100 ft long rock petroglyph panel. Fremont culture I think, 300 AD to 1300 AD. We counted 23 figures. Only 5.75 miles, but a tough 4 hours—no official trail, and 50 floors into the canyon & back out. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
Robert Conrad, in Wild Wild West.
May 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Robert Conrad, in Wild Wild West.
Robert Conrad, in Wild Wild West
May 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Robert Conrad, in Wild Wild West
Hike to views of the Colorado River 20 miles west of home, Ruby Canyon and “Black Rocks”. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Hike to views of the Colorado River 20 miles west of home, Ruby Canyon and “Black Rocks”. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
Wombat Arch! A little off the beaten path outside Grand Junction, but only 3.7 miles. And the cactus are starting to bloom. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Wombat Arch! A little off the beaten path outside Grand Junction, but only 3.7 miles. And the cactus are starting to bloom. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
Splendid BLM isolation, outside Thompson Springs, UT. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Splendid BLM isolation, outside Thompson Springs, UT. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
When in Denver on an day of iffy weather, visit the Capital! With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
When in Denver on an day of iffy weather, visit the Capital! With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
Desert hiking this week, outside Palm Springs, CA. 6 miles, 4 weeks after knee surgery! With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Desert hiking this week, outside Palm Springs, CA. 6 miles, 4 weeks after knee surgery! With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
First campout of the season to shake down the RV operation (and practice our 6 months’ ago skills). At Quail Creek State Park near St George, Utah, and it’s Hot. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
First campout of the season to shake down the RV operation (and practice our 6 months’ ago skills). At Quail Creek State Park near St George, Utah, and it’s Hot. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
Knee braced up and first little hike, to Babylon Arch in Red Cliffs NCA (Hurricane, UT)—1.6mi 30 floors. Followed by a beer and an ice pack.
April 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Knee braced up and first little hike, to Babylon Arch in Red Cliffs NCA (Hurricane, UT)—1.6mi 30 floors. Followed by a beer and an ice pack.
New boat carpet! June can't come quick enough in Colorado! with @westernslopemike.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
New boat carpet! June can't come quick enough in Colorado! with @westernslopemike.bsky.social
Mortgage Freedom Day! Sold the old home and paid off the new. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Mortgage Freedom Day! Sold the old home and paid off the new. With @westernslopemike.bsky.social