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 take on [...]
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. With alpine [...]
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 of 14ers [...]
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 into the [...]
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, German or [...]
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 steep, rocky [...]
The only thing better than a day hike up a fourteener is an overnight backpacking trip! Adding one or more nights in the mountains before or after your climb is a great way to add [...]
As March finally comes along and the weather begins to warm in Denver, many people begin to think once more of the fourteeners. However despite the improving weather down on the plains, the mountains remain [...]
Few things compare to the feeling of accomplishment you get from standing on the top of a fourteener. With more than 50 different peaks in Colorado taller than 14,000 feet, there’s an option for everyone; [...]
Looking for a fourteener to hike or climb that's close to the Front Range metro area? You've got more options nearby than any other city in the lower 48. These five peaks include some of [...]
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