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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Mountaineering and Hiking Boots for Winter 14ers | 6 Great Options
Hiking in the mountains in the winter requires special protection for your toes and feet. With the genuine threat of frostbite to consider, as well as slippery ice and snow on the ground, [...]
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 [...]
