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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
What Are The Ten Essentials? The 10 Most Essential Gear Items
Every year, thousands of people get injured or lost while exploring the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Usually, search and rescue crews are able to save them. However, for a few dozen individuals, rescue comes [...]
Best Hiking Boots for 14ers | My 6 Picks
The right hiking boots are a necessity for hiking and scrambling up Colorado's 14ers. While you can use either shoes or boots, I recommend hiking boots for 14ers due to their superior ankle [...]
Best Backpacks for 14ers | 8 Options to Help You Summit
One of the most important pieces of gear to bring along on 14er trips is a backpack to carry everything else. I get asked pretty commonly about my opinion regarding the best backpacks [...]
Trekking Poles for 14ers: My Recommendations
Trekking poles have a lot going for them... they give you a boost hiking uphill, provide balance for creek-crossing and rocky trails, and reduce shock on your knees on downhill descents. For these [...]
What to Pack for a 14er: Packing Essentials
It's the most common question I get asked by new 14er hikers: What to pack for a 14er? Thankfully, most 14ers can be climbed with just a few pieces of key equipment. If [...]
The Ten Essentials for 14ers in Winter
The ten essentials for 14ers in winter are the basic gear you need to keep yourself alive in the Rockies if something goes wrong. They allow us to respond positively to emergencies - [...]
Crampons vs Microspikes for 14ers | What’s the Best Choice?
With snow falling, many novice mountaineers face the same question: "Should I use crampons, or microspikes?" Frustratingly, the answer isn't easy... put simply, it depends on the snow/ice, slope, your experience and more. [...]
