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 [...]
5 Mountain Ranges You Should Visit Away From Colorado
As a Coloradan, I spend a lot of time exploring the Rocky Mountains in my state. With eight major sub-ranges to choose from, I could spend a lifetime here backpacking and climbing them. [...]
How Many Fourteeners Are In Colorado: 53 or 58? There’s No Easy Answer
How many fourteeners are in Colorado? Depending on who you ask, and what time of year it is, you may get different answers, because of the multiple ways people define a "true" fourteener. [...]
What are the Classes of 14ers? 5 Easy Descriptions
One of the best things about Colorado's 14ers is the range of difficulty they present. But what are the classes of 14ers? You'll find peaks where you can summit with a hike, scramble, [...]
