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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
Facebook is Not a Guidebook: Do Your Own Research
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, these individuals
Colorado Hiking Boots: The 3 Best Options in 2022
In the rugged state of Colorado, hiking boots are an essential piece of gear. Whether you plan to climb a fourteener in the front range or explore a canyon on the western slope, boots provide
Does Boost Oxygen Help With Altitude Sickness on 14ers? It’s a Brazen Scam.
If you’ve shopped at a Colorado grocery store or gas station this year, you’ve probably seen it: A little green and silver can with the words Boost Oxygen clearly visible on the can. These little
Bear Spray and 14ers: Is It Critical or Overkill?
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 to protect
What is a 14er? An Intro to America’s Most Spectacular Mountains
“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 the lingo.
Preventative Search and Rescue: The Forgotten Solution to our SAR Crisis
It isn’t easy to be a search and rescue (SAR) volunteer in Colorado these days. The state’s 2,800 volunteers respond to more than 3,600 rescues every year… a number that continues to grow along with
Colorado Hiking 14ers: 6 Great Peaks With Trails to the Top
When someone describes a fourteener experience, it often sounds like quite an ordeal. Lots of scrambling up boulders, sometimes with significant exposure and steep cliffs, would leave even an experienced hiker a bit anxious. Thankfully
How to Call Search and Rescue: 12 Critical Tips for Calling for Help
You can do a lot to limit your risk in the mountains. However, even with the best preparation, accidents can and do happen. If you wander off route or break your leg during a fall,
