We made it!

9 hours and 15 minutes, 13.5 miles, and 7,400 feet of elevation gain later, we made it!

Once we reached the summit, I had a slight issue with altitude sickness...

But it was nothing a little oxygen couldn't fix.

I am pooped so will keep this short. A recap to come tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement!

Riding through Garden of the Gods

Friends, this Colorado trip has been mucho bueno so far.

Breakfast today was a kick-ass bowl of oatmeal, made by sister Annie.

She included chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice and chunky PB. Mmmm!

Along with iced coffee, it was just what I needed to fuel up for the day's activity...

A 3 hour horseback ride through Garden of the Gods Park!

Even though I've done this ride two times before, the natural beauty of this park takes my breath away. Plus, there's something unique about getting out and going on an adventure all by my lonesome. Post-ride, I feel re-centered!

Special thanks to wrangler Rusty for the great camaraderie today.

It was great to get outdoors for a good chunk of time and get my legs and lungs warmed up for tomorrow's main event... the Pikes Peak Challenge!

Next up.. snoogling with this sweetie and prepping for the PPC kickoff rally. See ya tonight!

Frugalista: Activia Desserts coupon

I would like to introduce a new feature on Backstage Pass... 'Frugalista' posts!

Each week I will feature a 'Frugalista' post with tips on coupons, discount codes, etc. One of my hobbies is coupon scouting so that I spend less on the 'boring' stuff (cleaning products, pet stuff, TP), so that I have more cash for the 'fun' stuff (clothes, shoes, etc.).

For this week - in conjunction with a Foodbuzz contest, here is a $1 off coupon for Activia Desserts. Simply click the link to access the printable coupon.

With flavors like strawberry cheesecake and peach cobbler, Activia Desserts sound pretty tasty. I am not a big fan of their lengthy and hard-to-pronounce ingredients, however have heard that the probiotic contained, Bifidus Regularis®, really does help regulate the digestive system. I have friends that swear by the product, but have not yet tried it myself. You be the judge.

Anyhow, print off the coupon and watch for a sale at your local grocery store, then snag a deal. I'd recommend purchasing on a day where your grocery has a 'double coupon' night so that you could potentially get $2 off. Let me know what you think of the product!