14er Backpacking Trips | 7 Great Fourteeners for Overnight Adventures
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 [...]
Climbing 14ers in March: Exciting Summits in the Snow
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 [...]
The Best 14ers to Hike in Colorado: My 3 Favorite Choices
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 [...]
Best 14ers Near Denver | 5 Great Peaks Within 2 Hours
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 [...]
Best 13ers in Colorado | 7 Peaks to Avoid the Crowds
Let's face it: the Colorado fourteeners are getting crowded, and fast. Tens of thousands now climb the most popular peaks in the Front Range near Denver, with more than 800 people on Mount [...]
How Hard Is Kelso Ridge? This 14er Route Is Deadly Difficult
Considering climbing Torreys Peak along the infamous Kelso Ridge? This narrow ridge connects Kelso Mountain and Torreys Peak with various sections of class 3, exposed climbing. So how hard is Kelso Ridge? It's [...]
December 14ers in Colorado: A Beautiful but Dangerous Time to Climb
Curious about climbing a 14er in December? It's not something you should take lightly. December 14ers in Colorado include a great deal of risk due to the cold and snowy conditions. However, the [...]
Winter 14ers vs Summer 14ers: There’s a HUGE Difference.
It's normal on many online climbing forums and groups to get asked about winter 14ers - what's needed to safely and successfully climb Colorado's high peaks in the cold and snow? This is [...]
Winter 14ers for Beginners | 3 Great Starter Peaks
If you've hiked and climbed Colorado's 14ers in summer, you have probably wondered about continuing your exploration during the colder, winter months. It turns out that there are a several good winter 14ers [...]
Wind River Range Mountains: A Guide to 7 of Wyoming’s Best Peaks
When it comes to American mountain ranges, you can't do much better than. theWind River Range. Situated in northern Wyoming far from major cities, this 100-mile range contains the largest glacier system in [...]
