Places – Kelly

March 28, 2016March 27, 2016 Kelly Hoffman Colorado, Places

Colorado

We took a trip to Colorado this past December and I compiled all the footage into a video just in time for us to move.

March 16, 2016September 4, 2016 Kelly Hoffman Places, Thoughts, Wyoming

Last March, my friend Parms* and I went on a 900 mile road trip to ski and snowboard. I was living in Chicago at the time and was itching to be in the mountains. She was having a not-so-stellar winter in New England and wanted that pow.

We met each other in Salt Lake City, rented a car and skied and snowboarded at 3 mountains in 3 states: Snowbird (UT), Sun Valley (ID) and Jackson Hole (WY). We stayed 3 days in Utah, 5 days in Idaho, and 5 days in Jackson Hole. We both work remotely so we were able to work in between being on the mountain, in the car, exploring the towns, and just hanging out.

*Her real name is Cheryl, but my friends and I call her Parms.

October 19, 2015December 9, 2015 Kelly Hoffman Places, Southwest USA

Grand Meetup 2015

I left Moab and drove back up to Park City to hang out with 400 of my coworkers for the week.

I co-worked with people I don’t normally get to work with, went on some epic mountain bike rides, used a selfie stick for the first time, jammed in the band room, tried crossfit, and danced to the Jane Doze. It really was the best time. Great end to an amazing road trip.

Singletrack

Biking with coworkers

Selfie op

This view

Mosco mule post ride

Jamming

Beer tasting

Selfie stick

First time crossfitting

The Automattic Band

Jane Doze dance party

We also had a too much fun in the photo booth, celebrating Automattic’s 10 year anniversary.

Launched on May 6, 2015. More themes by Cedaro.

October 11, 2015November 4, 2015 Kelly Hoffman Southwest USA, Travel

Moab

After three nights in Jackson, we said goodbye to Wyoming and headed down to Utah.

We stayed in Utah for that night and drove to SLC the next morning to drop my dad off at the airport. Although I was less than 20 miles away from where I needed to be on Monday, it was only Saturday. Moab was calling my name so I drove the four hours to my friend’s house for some mountain biking and down time.

Snow capped mountains

Descending into Moab

The Love Muffin Cafe – a Moab must

Bike day

Planning out our route

Red rock for miles – Captain Ahab trail

“Everything rolls”

Drinks down by the river

I ❤ Moab

Garden gifts

Dry

October 9, 2015November 4, 2015 Kelly Hoffman Wyoming

Jackson Hole

And the road trip continues. (Previously)

We decided to spend a few days in Jackson, WY. What a beautiful place to be in the fall.

A lone cowboy

Kayakers on Jenny Lake

Entrance to Teton National Park

Tetons

The famous barn in front of the tetons

Jenny Lake in Teton National Park

Rawhide motel – downtown Jackson

Snow King mountain

Cowboy Bar – downtown Jackson

Anter Motel – downtown Jackson

Get it?????

I can’t wait to come back here this winter. 🏂

October 7, 2015November 4, 2015 Kelly Hoffman Places

Yellowstone

Day 3 of our road trip. (Previously)

Yellowstone National Park. If this place is not on your bucket list, I would suggest adding it. Caveat: must love nature.

Entering the park

stop and enjoy the view

still water

the road through the park

forest fire aftermath

Hello buffalo

at least he’s on the right side of the road

yes, my window was closed

buffalo herd by the road

Stunning scenery at every turn

Lower falls – Yellowstone National Park

otherworldly

cool blue paint pot

geiser

October 5, 2015November 4, 2015 Kelly Hoffman Places, Thoughts, Wyoming

The open road

My dad and I redid a 1987 VW Vanagon last year. We (well, mostly he) did quite a bit on it and continues to be a work in progress. He was itching to go on another road trip and I had to be in Utah for work. I think you can guess what happened next.

He started driving from CT to my place in Chicago. He stayed the night and we got up on Sunday, said goodbye to Emi and hit the open road.

We knew we wanted to see Jackson Hole and Yellowstone and he had a flight out of SLC on Saturday, but other than that we didn’t have much of a plan. This is my favorite way to travel and well, to live. To have just enough of an idea of where you are going and things you want to accomplish while leaving plenty of room for “things” to happen.