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An American state in the Rocky Mountains, renowned for its breathtaking beauty, abundance of outdoor activities, and a contagious spirit of adventure.
Saram 사람
Korean for “person,” “person of,” or “person from”
Pronunciation: (sah-rahm)
Rhymes with (.com)
Welcome to Colorado Saram, the travel blog of John Buckley, a Colorado native and lifelong traveler. Born and raised in the ski resort town of Vail, I worked in resort PR before a travel bug bit. This led to a ski season in New Zealand in coordination with a year-long, solo, round-the-world adventure.
That year abroad changed my life’s trajectory, eventually leading me to consider South Korea a second home. Through many years of international travel, I’ve always kept my Colorado roots close to the heart.
My goal is to use my passion for international outdoor adventure to serve as your guide to:
Colorado-Inspired Travel Adventures in Asia & Beyond
Whether you live in Colorado, have visited it on vacation, or have never even heard of it, if you seek to explore the natural world, then you are a Colorado Saram.
Translation: a Colorado person.
Imagine it like the movie ‘Goodfellas’. You ski, you hike, and you like to travel to interesting places. You seek outdoor adventures. Maybe you even have a dog.
In the words of Henry Hill from the movie:
“Like you’d say to somebody, ‘You’re gonna like this person. They’re all right. They’re one of us.”
They’re a Colorado Saram.
My goal is to embrace the wonderful qualities that define us as adventurous spirits, but also to inspire exploration beyond our home borders, whether you’re from Colorado or anywhere else in the world.
Getting Off the Beaten Path
Yangon Township, Myanmar
Heading into the Himalayas
Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Teaching a New Colorado Saram to Ski
Vivaldi Park, South Korea
Dog-Friendly Travel
Jeju Island, South Korea
Fresh Tracks
Latest Blog Posts
Salomon S/Pro Alpha Flex 130 Ski Boot Review
A seasoned, former racer reviews the Salomon S/Pro Alpha Flex 130 ski boots. As a high-performance, low-volume option geared towards expert skiers, they offer heat-moldable customization, a stiff flex rating of 130 for control, and GripWalk soles for versatile terrain navigation. Priced at $799.95, the Salomon S/Pro Alpha 130 ski boots represent a sound investment in skiing performance and comfort for serious skiers.
A Complete Guide to Muju Deogyusan Resort: a Hidden Gem in South Korea
Muju Deogyusan Resort is a hidden gem resort destination in South Korea's Jeollabuk-Do province. Compared to the popular resorts in Gangwon-Do, Muju's distance from Seoul makes it a more quaint alternative ski destination. This laid-back resort caters to all skill levels and offers diverse accommodation options. Check out this guide and review with terrain highlights, and practical tips for visitors.
Multi-Resort Passes: Ikon Pass, Epic Pass, Mountain Collective, and Indy Pass are Passports to Powder
Ski passes today can take you much further than your home resort. Ever considered a ski/snowboarding trip abroad? You may be able to do so without buying lift tickets. I'm here to explain where you can use your Epic Pass, Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective or Indy Pass.
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Story of Colorado Saram:
The story begins in Colorado
A hike in Borneo leads to a new path
A ski season in New Zealand broadens my horizons
Korea becomes a second home.
Colorado Saram is born.
Are you a Colorado Saram?
If you’ve found yourself on this blog seeking information and inspiration for international outdoor adventures, the simple answer is “yes, you are indeed a Colorado Saram.”
Though native Coloradoans can be a bit prickly about who qualifies as a “local” and who does not, rest assured that I won’t be checking IDs at the door.
Colorado Saram aims to infuse the spirit of Coloradoan adventure into international travel. I’ve skied, trekked, biked and explored my way around the globe, and I hope to help you do the same.
“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”