http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/ About this Blog Follow the journey of Denver Seminary water bottles around the world and see the sites students, alumni, staff and faculty visit. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:12:15 GMT en-us Copyright 2011 Denver Seminary http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/i-rang-the-bell/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/i-rang-the-bell/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:06:19 GMT This was my very first visit to the Maroon Bells. Folks, words can not articulate the raw beauty of such a place. I now understand why the Bells are the most photographed mountains in the state. Just in case you are wondering "Maroon" is a ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/you-can-yale-at-me-now/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/you-can-yale-at-me-now/ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:46:31 GMT About 16 months back I attempted a winter climb on Yale. It was a couple degrees below zero when we started and the snow was knee/thigh deep all the way to treeline. The total trip was slightly over 12 hours long and it was exhausting!!! ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/why-is-the-dog-dead/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/why-is-the-dog-dead/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:23:47 GMT Over the past several weeks I have had numerous outings cancel because of the many spring snow storms up high. Well, this weekend my schedule was open and the weather was cooperative. Here's how the equation works: an open schedule + good ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/shake-rattle-and-hum/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/shake-rattle-and-hum/ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:12:54 GMT I tried again to summit Atlantic, but was turned back for the second time. Many folks apparently use this climb as a training route for bigger climbs. The ridge is narrowly defined and is a real treat. Just as we gained the bottom part of the ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/bucket-listcheck/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/bucket-listcheck/ Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:01:03 GMT Shortly after my arrival to Colorado I added a new item to my bucket list. I set a goal of spending a night in a snow cave on an exposed ridge above tree line. Well, I am pleased to be able to check that item off the list. A window on some good ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/atlantic-peak/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/atlantic-peak/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:25:53 GMT If confession is good for the soul, let me bring some healing to my core by stating that I have been negligent. Yes, I have failed to take advantage of winter climbing for the past few months. A home renovation project and cycling have pulled me ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/grizzly-in-december/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/grizzly-in-december/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:44:43 GMT This entry comes from Robert Jones and regards a hike he did in December 2009: I have been pinned down with a renovation project at home and have not been out on a mountain for several weeks now. Well, the project is nearing completion and it ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/challenger-in-the-blood-of-christ/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/challenger-in-the-blood-of-christ/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:09:32 GMT This entry comes from Robert Jones: Along with a few friends I climbed my first peak in the Sangre de Cristo Range. Sangre de Cristo means the "blood of Christ" in Spanish. This range is longer than any other range in Colorado and traverses all ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/in-a-conundrum/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/in-a-conundrum/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:05:46 GMT This comes from Robert Jones: Winter does come early to the high country in Colorado. I tried climbing Snowmass (a peak in the Elk Range) in August, but was turned back near the top by rain and thunder. So before full-scale winter set in, I ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/the-highest-peak-in-new-england/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/the-highest-peak-in-new-england/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:28:46 GMT This comes from mentor and friend of Denver Seminary, Jim Doenges: My bottle and I visited the wilderness of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Mt. Washington is in the background. Thomas Cole visited here in ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/columbia-the-last-of-the-collegiate-peaks/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/columbia-the-last-of-the-collegiate-peaks/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:06:28 GMT This entry comes from Robert Jones: Well, I have completed my tour of the collegiate peaks and Columbia was the last one to put hands and feet on top. Here is a pic of the Wayward Bottle at 14,073 feet with Harvard (say it with ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/a-linebacker-in-the-sawatch/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/a-linebacker-in-the-sawatch/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:12:35 GMT This comes from Robert Jones: “You’ve come far pilgrim.” “What brings ya up so high?” “14ers, but I lost my count. No matter, weren’t many left to climb in the Sawatch.” “Wouldn’t ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/in-pursuit-of-scholarshipmt-harvard/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/in-pursuit-of-scholarshipmt-harvard/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:16:00 GMT This post comes from Robert Jones: Well, I was feeling particularly academic and decided to get some further schooling on Mt. Harvard over the weekend. Mt. Harvard is part of the “Collegiate Peaks.” Five of the southern peaks of ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/ten-months-late-on-longs-peak/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/ten-months-late-on-longs-peak/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:56:48 GMT This comes from Robert Jones: I attempted to climb Long's Peak last October but the weather beat me to the top and I had to cancel. So last weekend I was finally able to get my schedule and the weather to cooperate for a solo run. Long's Peak ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/wayward-bottle-discovered-on-quandary-peak/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/wayward-bottle-discovered-on-quandary-peak/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:33:05 GMT This entry comes from alumnus Dennis Hesselbarth (MDiv, '87): We climbed Quandary Peak, 14, 265' on August 13th. This time, the wayward bottle didn't escape discovery in the bowels of my pack. Not long after the summit photo snow ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/the-wayward-bottle-sneaks-into-yosemite/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/the-wayward-bottle-sneaks-into-yosemite/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:47:31 GMT This comes from alumnus Dennis Hesselbarth: A tardy report, but the wayward bottle was spied perched upon the John Muir commemorative plaque, admiring Yosemite falls on June 29th. It also summited Mokelume Peak in ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/14er-marathon/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/14er-marathon/ Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:12:29 GMT This comes from Robert Jones for the weekend of August 1-2, 2009: I had a killer 14er marathon this weekend that involved climbing four 14ers in 48 hours. This involved 610 miles of driving, 6 hours of sleep, 27 miles of hiking, and 10,800 feet ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/the-mighty-wetterhorn/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/the-mighty-wetterhorn/ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:00:35 GMT This comes from Robert Jones: Today’s focus was the Wetterhorn. Wetterhorn means “weather peak” in German and is named after the Wetterhorn in Switzerland. Apparently the desert conditions to the west make for some ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/on-the-western-slope/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/on-the-western-slope/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:55:20 GMT This comes from Dr. Keith Wells: On a magnificent summer day overlooking Ouray, Colorado, this Denver Seminary water bottle is taking in the splendor of the surrounding mountains and valleys. "Drink it in" applies in more ways than one ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/missouri-mountain/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/missouri-mountain/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:25:02 GMT This comes from Robert Jones: I have been wanting to put hands and feet on Missouri ever since I first saw the mountain late last fall while climbing Belford and Oxford. We left Denver around 2:45 am and arrived at the trailhead just as ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-antero-a-gem-in-more-ways-than-one/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-antero-a-gem-in-more-ways-than-one/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:57:01 GMT This comes from Robert Jones: Mt. Antero is named after a Native American chief of the Unitah Nation and sits in the southern portion of the Sawatch Range. Antero is more famous among gem collectors than it is among mountaineers. The mountain ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-huron-the-14er-that-almost-never-was/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-huron-the-14er-that-almost-never-was/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:04:49 GMT This is from Robert Jones: Mt. Huron stands in at 14,003 feet. Take just 4 feet off the top of this mountain and it would be relegated to a life of relative obscurity as a 13er. Mt. Huron distinguishes itself as a 14er that is the furtherest ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/shavano-but-not-tabeguache/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/shavano-but-not-tabeguache/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:58:50 GMT This comes from Robert Jones: The plan for the day was to get an early jump on the weather and attempt a climb on both Shavano and Tabeguache Peaks. These two mountains are the southern most fourteeners in the Sawatch Range. The names for these ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-princeton-take-2/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-princeton-take-2/ Wed, 13 May 2009 17:20:40 GMT This post is from Robert Jones: There she is, Mt Princeton, the pride of Buena Visa dominating the sky west of town. Isn’t she a beauty? The peak to the left is Tiger Peak and is connected to Princeton via a saddle. You may ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-princeton-soup/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-princeton-soup/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:33:23 GMT The Wayward Bottle arrived at the Mt. Princeton Road Trail Head for a 7:30 am start. Hiking up the trail to the tree line was uneventful and relatively easy hiking. Near the tree line visibility starts to drop and the winds start to pick up just ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/a-challenging-day-on-mt-yale/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/a-challenging-day-on-mt-yale/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:24:42 GMT from Robert Jones: This past week was in interesting week for winter storms. It snowed earlier in the week and then another winter storm hit the mountains on Thursday dumping many many inches of snow. I was not sure what to expect but opted to ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/la-plata-part-2/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/la-plata-part-2/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:51:21 GMT from Robert Jones: Well, it took a number of weeks to get the calendar and the weather to match, but it was worth the wait. The skies were going to be clear and the temps were going to be "moderate." I attempted to summit La Plata several weeks ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/the-little-13-er-that-could/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/the-little-13-er-that-could/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:34:03 GMT From Robert Jones: The weather on La Plata has just not matched my calendar. I had plans on trying La Plata over the weekend but the forecast called for a 90% chance of 6 to 9 inches of snow and winds gusting to 35 mph. The forecast just was ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/snow-shoeing-in-rocky-mountain-national-park/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/snow-shoeing-in-rocky-mountain-national-park/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:32:44 GMT From Robert Jones: We hosted our first Adventure Preview for the new year last week and had 22 visitors from around the country attend. For the adventure component of the experience we visited the Rocky Mountain National Park. Here ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/san-diego-in-january/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/san-diego-in-january/ Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:12:29 GMT My Husband, my Denver Seminary water bottle and I just returned from San Diego. While we were there mostly for business, we were able to take in some of the sights, and grab some In-N-Out while we were there. :) One of our first ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/la-plata-or-bust/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/la-plata-or-bust/ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:50:05 GMT From Robert Jones: Well, it was a bust. I left the house at 3:30 am and arrived to the La Plata trailhead at 6:30 am. The temperature was a cool -5°F. Fortunately there was not much wind to speak of and it felt rather pleasant with the ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/zihatanejo-mexico/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/zihatanejo-mexico/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:31:01 GMT From Dr. Jan McCormack: The Denver Seminary bottle takes a Christmas break with Dr Jan McCormack At Villa Las Arcos in Zihuatanejo Mexico. Zihuatanejo was the site where the prisoners escaped to in the film, "The Shawshank Redemption." http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-elbert-for-the-new-year/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-elbert-for-the-new-year/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:13:40 GMT From Robert Jones: The Wayward Bottle 2009 has officially arrived. I teamed up with Nathan Hoag to put hands and feet on the Mt. Elbert. Nathan Hoag? Well, Nathan is a new MDiv student this fall at our fair school. In addition to being a new ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/quandary-peak-in-december/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/quandary-peak-in-december/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:49:53 GMT From Robert Jones: We arrived at the East Ridge route a little early to get a jump on the winter storm that was forecasted for early afternoon. The forecast was calling for 40 mph winds gusting to 60 mph and blowing snow. The forecast ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mount-sherman-in-december/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mount-sherman-in-december/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:06:36 GMT From Robert Jones: I opted to bring in the new year with a little solo excursion up Mt. Sherman. New year...? Well, it was my birthday and I wanted to start the new birth year off with a little excitement. I arrived at the Fourmile Creek ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/agra-india/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/agra-india/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:23:48 GMT My husband recently went on a missions trip to India with our church, TNL (The Next Level Church). Their purpose was to offer encouragement and support to a long-term missionary that TNL has supported for many years. Ryan, an architect with EMI, ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mount-belford-and-mount-oxford/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mount-belford-and-mount-oxford/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:03:11 GMT From Robert Jones: I arrived at the Missouri Gulch trailhead with two friends, Tracy S. and Jim Doenges. We started hiking at 7:15 a.m. with plans on summiting Belford and Oxford -- two 14ers. We came across this log cabin below ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/three-eagles-trail-wisconsin/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/three-eagles-trail-wisconsin/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:29:09 GMT From Dr. David Buschart: A good sabbatical includes a healthy combination of work and renewal. I am currently on sabbatical, and recently was able to spend three weeks in northern Wisconsin. Fall is my favorite season of the year, and the ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/holy-cross-peak/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/holy-cross-peak/ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:40:48 GMT From Robert Jones: We arrived at the Half Moon Trail and started hiking at 8:00 a.m. Here's a pic of me transporting the Wayward Bottle on the North Ridge to the top of the Holy Cross. The Wayward Bottle ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/at-devils-den-state-park-in-arkansas/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/at-devils-den-state-park-in-arkansas/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:52:30 GMT From alumnus Dennis (MDiv, '87) Hesselbarth and his wife Joy: Joy and I ran across the wayward bottle while camping in Devil's Den State Park in northwest Arkansas. It seems to still have that wayward spirit... Here it is in the ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/at-a-local-park/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/at-a-local-park/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:52:42 GMT From Laurie Stephenson, student and employee: In my household we prefer the neighborhood playground to any health club. It's outside, free, and open 24/7. http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/sky-pond-and-taylor-glacier/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/sky-pond-and-taylor-glacier/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:36:28 GMT From Jim Doenges: Here's DenSem student Matt Whitt with a wayward bottle in a wilderness within a national park just a 2-hour drive from campus. Sky Pond and the spires known as the Petit Grepon and Sharkstooth are in the ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-sherman/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-sherman/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:30:39 GMT From Nathan Lamb: This is a photo of the Wayward Bottle at the summit of Mt. Sherman, another of Colorado's Fourteeners. The view was spectacular! http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/frisco-autumn-aspen/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/frisco-autumn-aspen/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:48:47 GMT From Robin Bosten, student: Robin Bosten, a Denver Seminary MACO student and her husband traveled to Frisco for aspen viewing this year. They were accompanied by a Denver Seminary Water bottle which posed for a couple of pics in front of an ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/at-the-2008-golf-tournament/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/at-the-2008-golf-tournament/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:40:00 GMT The Wayward Bottle joined Brian, Sean, Duane and Kyle at the 6th Annual Seminary Golf Tournament at Hiwan Golf Club in Evergreen. I made this putt on hole 15 and that clinched the championship for our team. It was a beautiful day and lots of fun. http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/summit-county-at-the-pole/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/summit-county-at-the-pole/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:59:07 GMT From student Brian "Mooner" Moon: The Hydrating Summit County Youth_SYATP update... Wayward Bottle joined summit county students as they gathered at Summit County High School and Middle School for the annual "See You At The Pole" youth led ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/alumni-on-kenosha-pass/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/alumni-on-kenosha-pass/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:34:55 GMT From Jim Doenges: DenSem grads Matt and Jenny Melton, and Mark Hallock with bottles during a recent family stroll on the Colorado Trail at Kenosha Pass. http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/lake-dillon-for-adventure-preview/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/lake-dillon-for-adventure-preview/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:25:03 GMT From Nathan Lamb: The Wayward Bottle joined a great group of prospective students for our September Adventure Preview at Lake Dillon. After an exciting morning of mountain lake kayaking, the Bottle joined Ashley Lokkesmoe, our newest ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/pikes-peak-in-september/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/pikes-peak-in-september/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:21:41 GMT From Robert Jones: I spent the night at Crag trailhead and started hiking at 6:00 a.m. The skies were overcast until 13,000 feet. There was plenty of snow, ice, and wind near the top. Here I am on top of Pikes Peak at 14,110. In ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/rocky-mountain-national-park-with-the-hills/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/rocky-mountain-national-park-with-the-hills/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:27:12 GMT From Drew and Natalie Hill: Following are 3 pics for The Wayward Bottle from Drew and Natalie Hill's recent trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. One is from the view atop Trail Ridge road. The others are in front of a river and waterfall. ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/hydrating-summit-county-youth/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/hydrating-summit-county-youth/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:48:01 GMT From Brian "Mooner" Moon: Affectionately known as "Mooner"; I live in Summit County, CO, and spend myself doing life with local teens. I am a new student at Denver Seminary this year with the hopes of an adventure in growth and development as ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/watching-baseball-and-on-quandary-peak/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/watching-baseball-and-on-quandary-peak/ Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:34:57 GMT From Jason Adams: I took a few pictures of the Wayward bottle in a couple different locations. From the front range to the high country the bottle does travel! The Wayward Bottle hanging out on the ball field on a beautiful August ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/columbine-and-snow-lake/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/columbine-and-snow-lake/ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:35:08 GMT From Jim Doenges: My bottle took my wife and I backpacking for Labor Day weekend. Wayward bottle with Colorado Columbine (the state flower). Walk out into the fields and look at the wildflowers (Matthew 6:27) ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/sylvan-lake-state-park-colorado/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/sylvan-lake-state-park-colorado/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:39:52 GMT I recently ventured with my husband and his family to Sylvan Lake State Park about an hour outside of Eagle, Colo. We were there to bury his mother's ashes. While it was a somber occasion, the scenery was beautiful, so I took a couple of photos ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/denali-park-alaska/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/denali-park-alaska/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:24:39 GMT From Dr. Bill Klein: Here are photos of the bottle in various settings in Alaska. On an Alaskan Cruise At an Alaskan train station On the train to Denali Park These three ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/democrat-lincoln-and-bross-colorado/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/democrat-lincoln-and-bross-colorado/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:24:32 GMT From Robert Jones: Here are some pics from my weekend hike. It was another fine day being outside celebrating life. I arrived at Kite Lake and spent the night and started hiking at 5:45 am. I was surprised at the number of old ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-bierstadt-colorado/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/mt-bierstadt-colorado/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:25:15 GMT From Nathan Lamb: Fortunately, the Wayward Bottle survived the fall that it took off of Grays Peak last weekend. After a week of recovery, the bottle was spotted once again at the summit of Mt. Bierstadt. My wife, Julie (a ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/grays-and-torreys-peaks/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/grays-and-torreys-peaks/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:46:39 GMT From Robert Jones: I spent the night at the Stevens Gulch Trailhead and started hiking at 5:30 a.m. There was lots of thunder during the night and some snow. View of Grays on the left and Torreys on the ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/pre-surgery/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/pre-surgery/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:16:47 GMT From Dr. Jan McCormack: Prior to her surgery (from which she is recovering nicely), Dr. Jan McCormack, proudly shows off her Denver Seminary bottle. http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/cannon-beach-oregon/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/cannon-beach-oregon/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:17:48 GMT From Eugen Ko: On August 8, the Denver Seminary Nalgene bottle braved the wilds of the Oregon coast. Fortunately it was under the watchful protection of Geordi, the ferocious guard dog, so the bottle lived to tell the tale.... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/disney-world-florida/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/disney-world-florida/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:08 GMT From Polly Lott (and her son Rob Lott): The Wayward Bottle made its way to Disney World last week! The Bottle was especially excited to learn that Denver Seminary water bottles are permitted to enter the park before people do, so that they ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/bierstadt-mt-evans-sawtooth/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/bierstadt-mt-evans-sawtooth/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:36:29 GMT From Robert Jones: Nathan Lamb (Director of Admissions) and I (Robert Jones, Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management) hiked the Bierstadt - Sawtooth - Mt. Evans route this weekend. Nathan Lamb and Robert Jones atop ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/lost-lake-and-mummy-mountain-rocky-mountain-national-park/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/lost-lake-and-mummy-mountain-rocky-mountain-national-park/ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:54:08 GMT From Jim Doenges: I went on a personal retreat Friday and Saturday in Rocky Mountain National Park, and my bottle snuck into my pack. Lost Lake:On the shores of Lost Lake in the less-visited northern section of Rocky Mountain ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/on-the-horns-hitching-a-ride-and-performing-manual-labor/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/on-the-horns-hitching-a-ride-and-performing-manual-labor/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:26:20 GMT From Don Payne (read Don's blog): Engaging in theological reflection about its journey, The Bottle finds itself on the horns of a dilemma. Having squandered its inheritance on theological books and lacking the funds ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/indoor-climbing/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/indoor-climbing/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:17:32 GMT From Jim Doenges: Thunderstorms drove my bottle indoors, to the climbing wall at the American Mountaineering Center. That purple thing is a belay device that climbers call an Air Traffic Controller or "ATC." My bottle says ATC should ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/the-american-mountaineering-museum/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/the-american-mountaineering-museum/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:28:27 GMT From Jim Doenges: My bottle visited the new Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum in nearby Golden, CO. Here the bottle is telling us it is timeless, hanging out with the old school climber and gear of yes... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/hiking-14ers-august-2008-rocky-mountains/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/hiking-14ers-august-2008-rocky-mountains/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:21:08 GMT From Nathan Lamb: Here is the bottle at the summit of Grays Peak (14,270') and Torreys Peak ( 14, 267'). I climbed both peaks yesterday. Grays Peak Summit (14, 270') Torrey's Peak Summit (14,267') http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/rocky-mountain-national-park-july-2008/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/rocky-mountain-national-park-july-2008/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:35:35 GMT From Jim Doenges: Here are some photos from Rocky Mountain National Park. Seeing this holey rock while hiking, my "wayward bottle" reminded me of the Holy One. Per 2 Samuel 22:32: "For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/eye-doctor-littleton-co/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/eye-doctor-littleton-co/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:25:52 GMT From Brad Widstrom: The Bottle had it's annual eye exam, and everything looks great! In this photo, Dr. Loomis checks the optic nerve... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/longs-peak-july-2008-rocky-mountains/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/longs-peak-july-2008-rocky-mountains/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:25:21 GMT From Jim Doenges: My Denver Seminary bottle carried me to the top of Longs Peak. Like everyone from Denver Seminary, I think it's going to go far... (I served as a leader for the first annual Lygon Stevens Memorial Climb. We got ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/solid-grounds-coffee-shop-littleton-co/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/solid-grounds-coffee-shop-littleton-co/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:26:41 GMT From Brad Widstrom: All pictures were taken at Solid Grounds Coffee Shop over on S Broadway. All pictures are Denver Seminary students or grads...Well, the one labeled "Bible Study" is one of our grads and adjunct instructors with 3 ... http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/loch-vale-rocky-mountains/ http://www.denverseminary.edu/the-wayward-bottle/loch-vale-rocky-mountains/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:02:38 GMT From Jim Doenges:My bottle's first outing: 10,160' at Loch Vale in Rocky Mountain National Park on a hot July day. It reminds me of what Jesus said: "Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, 'Rivers of ...