The Willow Fire closure shrank Aug 20, reopening Mount Elbert’s North Trail and Halfmoon Road. Mount Massive stays closed through Sept 30. What to know.
CFI says 14er hiking hit a record low in 2025, but one closed road explains the drop. See the numbers, the busiest peaks, and how to plan around the crowds.
A Little Bear Peak rescue on August 2 pulled a climber off the Blanca traverse after a 50-foot fall. His helmet and a partner’s tourniquet are why he lived.
A 15-year-old slid 200 feet in the Outward Bound Couloir after planning his trip on Google Maps. Inside the Kit Carson rescue, and how to verify a route.
September is the best month to climb a Colorado 14er, but the rules change. Daylight, first snow, hunting season, and how to plan around all three.
Wildfires and roadwork have left seven Colorado 14ers closed at peak season, plus Mt. Elbert’s standard route. See the full list and what’s still open.
June makes Colorado’s 14ers look like summer — but the upper mountain is still half-winter. Here’s how to read the snow, mud, and storms and climb safely.
Colorado’s record-low snowpack is opening 14er season weeks early. Here’s what to expect range by range — and why early access doesn’t mean it’s safe.
Which Colorado 14ers do experienced hikers dread most? From dirt mounds to Jeep road slogs, here’s the community’s brutally honest ranking — with love.
The new year is the perfect time to reflect on your outdoor adventures and set meaningful goals for the trails ahead. Whether you’re chasing new
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