How Long Does It Take To Climb Quandary Peak?
If you are reading this, you are probably asking yourself, ‘how long does it take to climb Quandary Peak?’ While you are likely searching for a definite answer, it is impossible to say [...]
Locating Your Position on a Map Without GPS: 2 Best Methods
A map is an important navigation tool in the mountains, but only if you are able to fix your position with some certainty. If you don't know where you are located, a map [...]
The 11th Essential for the Mountains: Knowledge and Experience
Most mountaineers have heard of the ten essentials before... but just in case you haven't, these are the critically important pieces of equipment required to stay safe and respond to emergencies while hiking, [...]
Hiking in the Snow | 11 Tips to Avoid Catastrophe in the Mountains
Winter is coming! While most people hang up their hiking boots for the season, there's no reason you need to stop hiking when the snow begins to fall. In fact, most trails and [...]
Best Snacks to Take On a 14er: 17 Great Ideas
The right food makes any hike or climb in the mountains a bit more manageable. That's especially important on the 14,000 foot peaks found across the western United States. The best snacks to [...]
73 Great Things You Should Do In The Mountains
If you’ve visited my blog, you probably know I like to hike and camp in the mountains - but that’s just a small sample of what you can do in this amazing place. [...]
14ers near Leadville: 9 Great Peaks to Hike
Leadville is one of Colorado’s most centrally located mountain towns. Nestled in the heart of the Sawatch and Ten-mile Range, the town is surrounded by major mountains and other high peaks. With lots [...]
What To Do If You Encounter a Cougar: 7 Great Tips
Seeing a cougar in the wild is a very uncommon, but amazing event. In most cases, it's a nonviolent encounter - a moment where your eyes meet, before the mountain lion sprints away [...]
Mountain Features for Mountaineers: 19 Important Terms
If you've ever read a mountain route guide, you may have seen some words that confused you. Bergschrund, Col, Dihedral... there are many mountain features and terms that get their name from French, [...]
Mountain Accidents: 7 Critical Steps for Emergency Response
Slipping on an icy trail. Falling into a bubbling creek. Twisting your ankle on a scramble. There are a thousand different ways to get into trouble in the mountains. Between the harsh weather and [...]
