In every hiking Facebook group, there are a good number of people who treat it like their own personal travel agent. Asking open-ended questions that could easily be answered through a google search, [...]
If you're heading out to climb a fourteener, you might be wondering about norms when it comes to bear spray and fourteeners. Are bears common on these trails, and is bear kill necessary [...]
"Let's bag a 14er this weekend!" If this phrase has ever confused you and left you wondering, "what is a 14er," don't worry. If you're not from Colorado it's normal not to know [...]
Being a search and rescue (SAR) volunteer in Colorado these days isn't easy. The state’s 2,800 volunteers respond to more than 3,600 rescues every year… a number that continues to grow along with [...]
Campgrounds offer the convenience of reservations, outhouses, and drinking water, along with basic amenities like a picnic table and fire grill. However as people pack into a campground they bring noise, alcohol, and [...]
Mount Elbert is Colorado’s tallest mountain, reaching an elevation of 14,439 feet at the summit. This makes it a very busy peak in the summer months when conditions are warmest. Mount Elbert winter [...]
The force of a Colorado avalanche is hard to comprehend. Thousands of tons worth of snow, ice, rock, and trees, barreling down a slope at speeds up to 200 miles per hour. There [...]
Climbing a mountain is an understandably poetic experience. Climbers and writers have written and said many inspirational things while spending time hiking and climbing in the hills. In this article, I’ve put together [...]
Durango is nestled in the southern foothills of the San Juan Mountains, a gateway to the high peaks for thousands of people. The range to the north is home to many 14ers ranging [...]
A lot of people ask me how to get in shape for a 14er - it's an extremely common concern among those new to the hobby. The good news is that hiking a [...]
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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A bipartisan bill moving through the state legislature would help restore access to several closed 14ers, like Mt. Lindsey, by strengthening protections for landowners who allow access to their land. While the bill is endorsed by the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative and Colorado Mountain Club, it faces opposition by the Trial Lawyers Association.
