Gordon Eaton
Travel Explorer | Creative Adventurer
Gordon | Emmy®-Winning Filmmaker, Climber, & Historical Researcher
Hello! I am a traveler, explorer, and creative adventurer. From the peaks of Colorado’s fourteeners to the historic streets of Europe, I explore the world through my boots and my camera.
With over 30 years of climbing experience, I’m on a mission to show that adventure has no age limit. Whether I’m sharing trail guides or challenging myself on accessible routes, I believe climbing is for everyone—and I’m here to help you enjoy the process, one hold at a time.
When I’m not on the rock, I’m uncovering the ancient past through the Cardo Maximus Map, a project dedicated to identifying the Roman heart of modern cities. My work—from award-winning films to historical mapping—is fueled by a commitment to discovery and integrity.
Join me as I bridge the gap between physical endurance and historical depth. Let’s explore!
Adventures in Climbing and Hiking
Staunton State Park
Staunton State Park is my favorite climbing area in Colorado, offering climbers a stunning mix of granite walls and great approach trails in the Colorado sun. With routes for all skill levels, from beginner slabs to challenging multi-pitch climbs, it’s a perfect destination for adventure, training, and breathtaking mountain views.
Clear Creek Canyon
Clear Creek Canyon is a premier climbing destination in Colorado’s Front Range, offering a wide range of sport and trad routes for all skill levels. With easy access, dramatic canyon walls, and one of Colorado’s most popular climbing spots, it’s a must-visit for climbers seeking adventure and challenge.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park offers hikers breathtaking alpine scenery, from lush valleys to towering peaks. With trails for all levels, explore wildflower meadows, crystal-clear lakes, and rugged mountain paths where fresh air, wildlife, and unforgettable views make every step an adventure.
Arches National Park
Arches National Park offers hikers a stunning desert landscape filled with iconic sandstone arches and rock formations. Explore trails for all skill levels, wander red-rock canyons, and experience sweeping views where natural beauty, adventure, and the spirit of the Southwest come alive.
Travel
Rome
From Rome’s ancient streets to its most iconic monuments, experience the Eternal City through layers of history. See the Colosseum from outside, stand before the Pantheon and Egyptian obelisks, and walk the Via dei Fori Imperiali where empire once shaped the world.
Paris
From walking along Paris’s riverbanks to exploring the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Musée de la Magie, experience the city through art, imagination, and daily life. Wander museums, quiet streets, and the Seine where history, creativity, and Parisian rhythm unfold.
Barcelona
From Barcelona’s lively shoreline to its ancient heart, experience the city through food, history, and design. Enjoy a seaside lunch, explore Roman ruins in the Gothic Quarter, and stand before the Sagrada Família where centuries of culture shape modern Barcelona.
London
From London’s iconic streets to its historic core, experience the city through music and monarchy. Walk across Abbey Road, step inside the Tower of London, and trace centuries of power, culture, and everyday life woven into the capital.
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Visual reconstruction and Roman grid infographic created with Google Gemini (Nano Banana 2)
Explore the Roman Street Grid
Ancient Rome didn’t just build cities — it engineered them. The Cardo Maximus formed the central north–south axis of Roman urban planning, shaping cities across Europe and beyond.
Explore the interactive Cardo Maximus Map to trace preserved streets in Split, Florence, and other former Roman settlements.
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The Ghost of Spanish Rocks
AI Generated illustration created using ChatGPT. (Because I never saw the Ghost) My First Ocean Scuba Dive – Spanish Rocks Reef My first — and so far only — ocean scuba dive began with a shore dive off the warm waters of Bradenton Beach near Anna Maria Island,…
Explore Like Indy: Tracing Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Filming Locations in Arches National Park
In front of the Double Arch. Step Into an Indiana Jones Adventure in Utah Do you know where Indiana Jones stole the Cross of Coronado? Believe it or not, it was filmed right here among the stunning red rock formations of Arches National Park Growing up one of my…
Walking Ancient Rome in Barcelona.
Entering the Praetorian Gates (Porta Praetoria) “Where modern Barcelona ends and ancient Barcino quietly begins.” 2025 was a great year for me and included another first—my first cruise. Our ship departed from Barcelona, so we planned a couple of extra days in the…