Best Gaiters for 14ers | Five Great Options
During the winter and spring in Colorado, the mountains can see seven feet or more of snowfall in a single storm! Significant amounts of snow are the norm on most fourteeners into June every year. [...]
The 9 Best 14er Guide Books and Maps for Colorado
Information is everything when planning a 14er hike or climb. Without good beta (first-hand info and data) on the route you wish to take, the risk of an accident rises significantly. There are more than [...]
Best Helmets for 14ers | Protecting Your Head
Class 1 and 2 mountains don’t have enough technical terrain to make wearing a helmet worth while. However, once you make the transition to class 3 and 4 routes, a helmet becomes critically important to [...]
Best Headlamps for 14ers | 5 Great Options
Starting early is critically important for 14ers to avoid afternoon thunderstorms. It often means starting your hike in the dark of early dawn. A good headlamp will help you stay on route and safe as [...]
Personal Locator Beacons for 14ers | 6 Great Options
The Colorado mountains are an objectively dangerous place to explore. Even with the best preparation and gear, the chance of an accident or injury is always there. Especially if you’re climbing peaks alone, the risk [...]
What Gear Do I Need to Hike a 14er? Try My Free 14er Checklist.
Climbing a Colorado 14er is an exciting adventure with great summit views to enjoy. However, as you think about a hike you might wonder, "What gear do I need to hike a 14er?" There are [...]
Best Snowshoes for 14ers
If you're hiking or climbing 14ers in winter months here in Colorado, snowshoes are often a necessity. The Rocky Mountains are blanketed in a thick layer of snow, sometimes into June or July. Especially for [...]
Boots for Winter 14ers | Five Best Options
While approach shoes or light hiking shoes work well for 14ers in the summer, winter's a different situation. You should plan on getting boots for winter 14ers to stay dry and warm amid snowy, cold [...]
Best Gloves for 14ers | My Advice & Recommendations
People often ask me "what are the best gloves for 14ers?" On Class 1 fourteeners, nothing more than a hike, gloves aren't usually necessary. However when scrambling or climbing on Class 2, 3 or 4 [...]
Colorado 14er Gift Ideas | 29 Presents for Peak Baggers
If you've got a 14er peak bagger among your friends and family, it's a great opportunity to find a gift that fits their unique hobby and interest. As an avid 14er climber myself, I spend [...]
