Celebration of Life

A tribute to Colin Halffield; a kind, curious, creative, intelligent and beautiful soul. Colin never stopped climbing mountains and sharing the beauty of nature he discovered.

At the rising of the sun, we remember Colin.

Sketch of Colin Halffield hiking and taking a photo

At the billowing of the clouds, we remember Colin.

Sketch of Colin Halffield looking up at sky while hiking

At the falling of the snow, we remember Colin.

Sketch of Colin Halffield snowshoeing

At the chill of the winter frost, we remember Colin.

Sketch of Colin Halffield holding skis

At the blowing of the wind, we remember Colin.

Sketch of Colin Halffield holding camera

At the changing of the seasons, we remember Colin.

Sketch of Colin Halffield extreme hiking on mountain edge

At the opening of the Buds, we remember Colin.

Sketch of Colin Halffield in winter gear with hands in the air

At the blueness of the sky, we remember Colin.

Colin Halffield kneeling in snow wearing snow hat and gloves

In the warmth of the sun, we remember Colin.

Sketch of Colin hiking in spring wearing backpack with backwards hat

At the twinkling of the stars, we remember Colin.

Sketch of Colin holding snowshoes and waving

Colin exists in the blanket of stars, the waves of the ocean, and the minerals of the soil. He lives on the wings of a bird, in the vibrations of sound, and in the vast space of the universe.

Sketch of Colin Halffield looking in camera lens to take a photo of mountains

“The journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it…white shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise.”

— J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Colin Halffield standing on mountain edge looking at Maroon Bells green valley sunrise

Keep Exploring

May Colin’s life continue to inspire others to explore and enjoy the great outdoors, finding peace and comfort in the amazing creation around us.