Date men and women from United States / Colorado / Crested Butte, 51 year old

Date single man from Crested Butte, United States. At the age of 51 I would have thought that I would have figured out how to maintain a healthy relationship. OH WELL! My newest revelation is that the Spark/Chemestry thing has not worked for me. It seems that the spark/chemestry thing has blinded me to who the person I have fallen for really is. So I am trying a new approach. I have decided to focus on developing an unconditional freindship with someone who seems to have the potential to be compatable and could turn out to be a true companion!
My true love is being out doors. Hiking mt. trails, skinny dipping in mt. Lakes, mt. biking on back country roads, road biking remote paved roads with little traffic, cross country skiing in the back country, sea kyaking on mt. resevoirs and lakes etc. etc.
Nieset, my 11 year old daughter is the apple of my eye! We have a great relationship and I am really greatful for that. She obviously is my top priority.
I am looking for a woman with a strong sense of self. Someone who takes responsibility for her own life. Someone who genuinely loves spending time outdoors and wants to share lots of that time with me. I really want to meet someone who is interested in an unconditional freindship, desires a companion and wants to be with someone who is compatible. I am most attracted to women who are lean, physically fit and make that a priority. I love to give and recieve affection...thats a must!
I do have a romantic side. If you are my muse (one who inspires me) I will attempt to write poetry and play flamenco guitar music for you (however, it might me more laughable than romantic and you may feel embaraced for me). Candle light dinners are the norm (because I can't afford electricity) Dancing, cuddling and watching movies by my fire place is a nightly occurance (because the gas company cut me off). Although I don't drink anyore (except for the six pack of NA brew I drink a day), I love pouring wine and entertaining with friends.
I can occasionally have a sense of humor and be really goofy...but don't count on it all the time! I am a deep thinker and one who does my best to live in the present.
I love meeting new people and there is only one way to get to know each other...I will reply if you contact me!
Scott