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Free Camping in Colorado: 11 Great Dispersed Camping Areas
Most organized campgrounds in Colorado charge fees, whether they are public or private. The best way to find free camping in Colorado is to take advantage of dispersed camping opportunities in the state. On most
Winter Hiking Layers Guide: What to Wear for Winter Fourteeners
The temperature on a fourteener in January can drop to -30 degrees Fahrenheit, and that isn’t even taking wind chill into account. In such a cold environment, dressing warm isn’t just an issue of comfort.
The 4 Types of Altitude Sickness: AMS, CMS, HACE, and HAPE
Altitude sickness is your body’s natural response to low-oxygen environments like those at high altitudes. However, it isn’t a single disease, it actually includes four distinct types of altitude sickness. These include acute mountain sickness
What is a COSAR Card & Why Do You Need One?
Colorado search and rescue missions are always free. That means you won’t be charged to be found and rescued, receive first aid, and be evacuated to the trailhead (though you might get charged for a
Exploring Vicksburg, Colorado: The Complete Visitor Guide
The Colorado Rocky Mountains are home to dozens of ghost towns dotting the high country. They range from forgotten clearings with nothing but foundation stones to extensive collections of buildings, some of which are still
How Long Does It Take To Climb Quandary Peak?
If you are reading this, you are probably asking yourself, ‘how long does it take to climb Quandary Peak?’ While you are likely searching for a definite answer, it is impossible to say how long
Best 7 Fourteeners to Climb in the Fall
Most people hang up their hiking boots in the fall and wait to climb 14ers until the following spring or summer. However, this is a spectacular time of year to hike and explore the mountains
Locating Your Position on a Map Without GPS: 2 Best Methods
A map is an important navigation tool in the mountains, but only if you are able to fix your position with some certainty. If you don’t know where you are located, a map is of
The 11th Essential for the Mountains: Knowledge and Experience
Most mountaineers have heard of the ten essentials before… but just in case you haven’t, these are the critically important pieces of equipment required to stay safe and respond to emergencies while hiking, climbing, and
New 14er Record: Andrea Sansone Climbed 12 Peaks in 24 Hours
On July 31st, around 8 o’clock in the morning, Andrea Sansone took a few final steps down the trail along Chicago Creek. Having descended 3,000 feet from the towering Mount Evans, she stepped into history
Colorado 14ers You Can Drive Up: Two Amazing Peaks
There are more than fifty 14ers in Colorado, each offering spectacular views from their summits. However, the vast majority of them require a long hike, scramble, or climb to reach the top. If you are
Rocky Talkie Review: The Best Two-Way Radio for 14ers
Most Search and Rescue missions in the mountains begin this way: “Our group decided to split up.” When you leave your partners behind on a fourteener it leaves you in much greater risk than if
