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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
September, October, and November are great months to hike and climb 14ers, with fewer people crowding the trails. However, the weather is more variable, and there’s a greater risk. In my next webinar, I’ll share everything you need to know to have a safe and successful ascent during the Fall. Save a seat today!
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