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Mountain Munching {WIAW}
Good morning 
I’m still in the mountains with the fam. Today’s our last day, and then we’re headed back to Boulder County later this afternoon. Unfortunately I have to say goodbye to my brother and his girlfriend, but my parents are sticking around until Saturday 
For today’s What I Ate Wednesday, I’m showcasing my eats from yesterday. We were all pretty beat, so we took a day off of hiking, but that didn’t keep us out of the mountains.
We made the drive on Trail Ridge Road, which features razor’s edge drop offs, heights of nearly 13,000 feet, and hair pin turns. But beforehand, we all had a leisurely morning at the cabin. After a good night’s sleep (fin-al-ly) we all woke up and my mom cooked us all some bacon and eggs:
Except I was totally not feeling eggs (I know – weird – but the thought of eating them made me feel sick!) and just stuck with bacon, toast + almond butter, and a bowl of plain, whole milk Greek yogurt with blueberries. Plus vitamins 
While breakfast digested, my mom and I took a walk while everyone else relaxed and got ready.
How would you like that to be your walking path everything? I I’d love it!
Then after a little while, we all packed in the SUV and headed out for Trail Ridge Road. About a half hour in, I snacked on a thinkThin bar:
Except I had the brownie flavor, which is probably my least favorite (chunky peanut butter is amazing, though!)
We were on the road a lot longer than we’d originally planned. The sights were just gorgeous…
as was the wildlife! We saw tons of elk, moose, and a mama and baby moose!
And tons of elk
Eventually, we stopped for a quick picnic:
Turkey sandwich and a beer (looove Odell 90 Shilling!) + lots of shared chips and hummus, beef jerky, and another granola bar. I’m not sure why I was so hungry during the day! Must have been all of the hiking from Monday and Tuesday. Being in the altitude does funny things to the appetite, too. The day before I had one huge meal, and then just little snacks here and there.
That night, we had reservations at my favorite steakhouse ever. A former client once told me she never goes to Rocky Mountain National Park without dining at Twin Owl’s Steakhouse, and it seems to be holding true for me as well!
Last time Shane and I dined here, I made the mistake of straying from my beloved filet mignon, although the lamb chops were awfully good. This time, however, I went back to the best steak I’ve ever tasted in my life.
filet mignon with pistachios, blue cheese, and Béarnaise sauce, potatoes, and roasted seasonal vegetables. I also, of course, had some crusty bread dipped in herbed olive oil, and my mom, my bro’s GF, and I split a luscious bottle of pinot.
Delicious mountain eats
Today we’re heading to breakfast, and saying our goodbyes to my brother and his girlfriend. I wish they had one more day!
When’s the last time you had a picnic??
I love picnics! We always have a few every summer on bike rides or hikes. The last one we had was in Arizona at the Grand Canyon.
I love Think Thin bars too, except they are not sold here 🙁 I love the peanut butter ones.
Lindsey recently posted…Baby K – Weeks 19 & 20
That steak looks incredible! I’m drooling.
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian recently posted…WIAW #55: Marathon Training – Day 1 {What I Ate Wednesday}
Thanks for great inspiration, if it hadn’t been raining outside I’d be leaving for my cabin in the Norwegian mountains tomorrow 🙂
As I’m leaving for my honeymoon very soon, going to California for three weeks, I thought I should ask for advice here; as a girl with gluten allergy and a wish to eat great, healthy food, what stores and food brands should I be looking for? I know Whole Foods Market from a previous stay in NY, but I guess there’s more out there? 🙂
Thank you! Kaja
You just made me really excited for my trip next week. The hubby and I are headed out to the Boulder/Longmont area for the week. I’d love any hiking/biking/tubing/bar/restaurant suggestions you have!
Katie H. recently posted…Advanced Vinyasa Review
GORGEOUS pics & amazing looking eats as well! We did Trail Ridge Road last October & you can feel the altitude for sure. So worth the scenery 🙂
Katie @ KatieEnPursuit recently posted…It’s Hot…That’s the Truth
gorgeous pix! those are certainly some tasty mountain eats!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted…Peach Pie Protein Smoothie
I couldn’t even tell you the last time I had a picnic! They are fun though. And you definitely just spurred a steak craving, that looks awesome.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles recently posted…WIAW: Eating at Home.
I want to go on a picnic now! I honestly don’t know the last time I had one, I’m going to guess like 4 years. That’s far too long in my opinion.
And those mountain pictures are just gorgeous!
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That plate looks divine! Thanks for sharing the pics. My friend and I just went camping. She told me I was “too restless” cuz I just wanted to hike and hike and do some more hiking. LOL. She’s like, “I need 30 minutes”. Um, I don’t go camping all the time. And when I do, I want to relish and play every second of the day. It took me the 3 rd day to finally get tired enough to take a 20 minute nap. 😉
Christine @ Oatmeal Bowl recently posted…Lake Tahoe Marathon Training: Week 2
We always picnic on the first day of driving on a vacation. We’re almost always heading to Colorado so we have all the good picnic spots picked out! Looks like I’ll be doing it again in just a little over a week!
Natalie @ Free Range Human recently posted…A Day With The Girls
That looks like a perfect day! I want that steak, badly.
Kacy recently posted…I’m bad at this
I love picnic food! And I’m SO jealous you saw a moose! I’ve always wanted to see one, hopefully someday!
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