Hi, I'm Nicole Jones, a Colorado Springs native who was practically raised by the mountains. Growing up surrounded by the towering peaks and fresh air of the Rockies, I quickly learned that the best way to thrive in Colorado was to embrace the outdoors—because let's face it, you can’t avoid hiking, off-roading, or at least pretending to know how to set up a tent.

After graduating from Coronado High School, I realized my love for the gre...