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
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
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
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
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
If you’re heading out to climb a fourteener, you might be wondering about norms when it comes to bear spray and fourteeners. Are bears common
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
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
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
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
DENVER, CO – As the deadline for an agreement to fund the federal government draws near, many agencies are preparing to send their staff home
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, CO — Park rangers are intensifying their search for 49-year-old Chad Pallansch of Fort Collins, Colorado, who was reported missing on
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – On Sunday, September 24, 2023, Boulder County’s Communications Center received a distress call around 6:30 p.m. regarding a 50-year-old female hiker who
If you’ve submitted a Colorado 14er in the summer, you probably weren’t alone. Many Rocky Mountain peaks, especially in the Front Range, see hundreds of
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