Jeremy Smith

Jeremy, the 'S' in 'SMorris,' is a retired US Coast Guard helicopter pilot who enjoys all aspects of the traveling experience. His first trip to Europe was at age 16 and, while 30 years in the military afforded different travel experiences, he has kept expanding his travel horizons. He has been to 49 states, is still looking for a reason to visit North Dakota, and has visited much of Europe. While a planner at heart, he has been known to throw caution to the wind and visit a city without actually having booked any experiences. From city to countryside, hotels to camping, Jeremy enjoys all the advantages that come with retirement and being a newly empty nester.

Rootstalk Breckenridge Review: Is It Worth It? (2026)

September 11, 2026August 7, 2026 by Jeremy Smith

The four-seat chef's counter at Rootstalk, Breckenridge, April 2026 - the pass where Matt Vawter plates the ten-course tasting

Honest Rootstalk Breckenridge review- we booked the $207 ten-course chef’s counter by accident. What we ate, what it cost, and whether we’d go back.

Hiking Quandary Peak in April- Our First 14er

October 27, 2026August 4, 2026 by Jeremy Smith

Jeremy and Shana on the Quandary Peak trail, Breckenridge Colorado April 2026 - bare ground at 10,850 feet.

Hiking Quandary Peak in April means an empty trailhead, no parking reservation, snow on the summit approach, and a descent nobody warns you about.

Packing for a Self-Guided Camino: What You Carry vs. What Gets Transferred

October 27, 2026July 31, 2026 by Jeremy Smith

Transfer bags staged for pickup, Camino Francés, April 2024, morning van collection

A self-guided Camino Portugués packing list built on our Camino Francés walk. What rides in the 8 kg daypack, what goes in the 20 kg transfer bag.

Camino Francés vs Portugués Coastal: Which Route?

October 27, 2026July 28, 2026 by Jeremy Smith

The start of the Camino Francés vs Portugués Coastal decision, St-Jean-Pied-de-Port - the route he actually walked first

Camino Francés vs Portugués Coastal: which route should you walk? I walked part of one and walk the other in September. An honest, pre-trip comparison.

Walking the Camino As a Multi-Generational Family: Why We Chose the Self-Guided Coastal Route

October 27, 2026July 24, 2026 by Jeremy Smith

Jeremy Smith and Shana Morris with Shana's parents training the Camino Portugués Coastal

We’re walking the self-guided Camino Portugués Coastal this fall with Shana’s aging parents. Here’s why Coastal- and how we planned for four paces.

A Self-Guided Camino as a Family of Four

October 27, 2026July 21, 2026 by Jeremy Smith

Jeremy reviewing the Camino Português Coastal itinerary at home, Colorado Springs, July 2026.

We’re walking the Camino Português Coastal in September as a family of four- Shana and me, and Shana’s parents- and we booked it self-guided through…

Choosing a Self-Guided Camino: Is Camino Ways Worth It?

November 1, 2026July 14, 2026 by Jeremy Smith

CaminoWays booking portal confirmation for the Camino Portugués Coastal trip, showing fully paid status

We sent Camino Ways our final payment for the Camino Portugues Coastal this week, and we have not walked a single stage yet- so this is not a verdict, it…

How to Train for the Camino Portuguese Coastal

October 27, 2026July 10, 2026 by Jeremy Smith

Jeremy Smith training on a Colorado ridge trail ahead of the Camino Portugues Coastal, summer 2026, trekking poles and day pack on exposed talus

Training for the Camino Portugues Coastal isn’t training for the Frances. Our plan for cobblestones, back-to-back days, and an 8kg day pack.

The Grotto at Peak 8: Is It Worth It? (2026)

September 11, 2026July 4, 2026 by Jeremy Smith

Dim stone-walled relaxation room at The Grotto at Peak 8, with a row of grey chaise lounges and rolled towels along the right wall and a lit hot tub up three steps at the far end

Is The Grotto at Peak 8 worth it? Our honest take on Breckenridge’s adults-only sauna and cold plunge circuit – what it costs and who it’s for.

Robbie’s Tavern Breckenridge: Is It Worth It? (2026)

October 27, 2026June 30, 2026 by Jeremy Smith

Three glossy pretzel buns topped with coarse salt, arranged on parchment with a small cup of dipping sauce on the side.”] ,

Honest Robbie’s Tavern Breckenridge review- the cheesesteak, the empty off-season dining room, and whether the Peak 8 resort bar is worth a stop.