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Avalanches in Colorado: 10 Top Tips to Stay Alive in Treacherous Terrain
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 is no
Mountain Climbing Quotes: 56 Incredible Quotes for Your Next Summit
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 fifty-six of
14ers Near Durango | 11 Fantastic Peaks to Climb
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 from easy
Denver Still Hasn’t Gotten Snow This Winter. Here’s Why It’s Concerning for the Mountains
This winter, Denver broke a significant record – the longest it has ever taken for its first measurable snowfall of the winter. The old record – November 21 – was broken more than a week
Father John Dyer: The Extraordinary Tale of Colorado’s Snowshoe Itinerant
For nearly twenty years, Father John Dyer traversed the 13,000-foot Mosquito Range of Colorado, traveling from one mining camp to another to preach, deliver mail, and care for the early mountain communities. Surviving snowstorms and
How to Get in Shape for a 14er: 7 Critical Tips
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 14er is
Hiking in the Snow | 11 Tips to Avoid Catastrophe in the Mountains
Winter is coming! While most people hang up their hiking boots for the season, there’s no reason you need to stop hiking when the snow begins to fall. In fact, most trails and peaks are
Minimizing Campfire Impacts: 9 Leave No Trace Tips for the Mountains
Campfires are one of my favorite parts of camping. Like most people, I think there’s nothing better than curling up by a fire after a long day of hiking or climbing. However, regardless of how
14ers Near Glenwood Springs: 9 Great Peaks
Glenwood Springs is a major waypoint on I-70 as you drive west through Colorado. It sits at a junction with several major roadways that makes it easy to access many different mountains. As a result
Gadgets and Gear for Autumn Adventures in the Mountains
Hiking and camping in the mountains during autumn presents unique challenges. With snow and ice on the trail, cold temperatures, and freak storms, you need to be ready for anything in October and November in
Fall Fourteeners: 7 Great Tips For Autumn Adventures
As the aspen turn gold and the temperature begins to drop, most people hang up their hiking boots and call it quits for fourteeners. However, I find September through November to be one of the
14ers Near Aspen: 13 Great Mountains to Climb
Aspen is nestled north of the Elk Mountains, some of Colorado’s most beautiful peaks, including six 14ers. However, the 14ers near Aspen are also some of the most dangerous mountains due to the loose, rotten
