Best Gloves for 14ers | My Advice & Recommendations
A pair of gloves can be very helpful while hiking or climbing a 14er, for a number of different reasons. First, most 14ers involve at least some sections of scrambling where you use [...]
What Gear Do I Need to Hike a 14er? Try My Free 14er Checklist.
Hiking a 14er can be a challenging and rewarding experience. However, it's important to have the right gear to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable hike. In this article, we'll go [...]
Best Snowshoes for 14ers
Hiking in deep snow is an unpleasant, if not miserable experience. Unless it is hard packed, you constantly punch through the snow crust and plunge several feet down - known as postholing (imagine [...]
Crampons vs Microspikes for 14ers | What’s the Best Choice?
During the winter, slick snow and ice make hiking more challenging. Using a traction device reduces your risk of falling by improving your boot grip on slippery surfaces. However, you have many options [...]
Winter Hiking Layers Guide: What to Wear for Winter Fourteeners
The temperature on a fourteener in January can drop to -30 degrees Fahrenheit, and that isn’t even taking wind chill into account. In such a cold environment, dressing warm isn’t just an issue [...]
What is a COSAR Card & Why Do You Need One?
Colorado search and rescue missions are always free. That means you won’t be charged to be found and rescued, receive first aid, and be evacuated to the trailhead (though you might get charged [...]
Rocky Talkie Review: Great Radios for the 14ers
Most Search and Rescue missions in the mountains begin this way: "Our group decided to split up." When you leave your partners behind on a fourteener it leaves you in much greater risk [...]
Colorado Hiking Boots: The 3 Best Options in 2022
In the rugged state of Colorado, hiking boots are an essential piece of gear. Whether you plan to climb a fourteener in the front range or explore a canyon on the western slope, [...]
Does Boost Oxygen Help With Altitude Sickness on 14ers? It’s a Brazen Scam.
If you've shopped at a Colorado grocery store or gas station this year, you've probably seen it: A little green and silver can with the words Boost Oxygen clearly visible on the can. [...]
Best Gaiters for 14ers | Five Great Recommendations
Deep snow is a hiking nightmare without the right gear. With each step you take, more snow gets in your boots and melts into your socks. It doesn’t take long to end up [...]
