Every year, thousands of people get injured or lost while exploring the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Usually, search and rescue crews are able to save them. However, for a few dozen individuals, rescue comes too late. [...]
The right hiking boots are a necessity for hiking and scrambling up Colorado's 14ers. While you can use either shoes or boots, I recommend hiking boots for 14ers due to their superior ankle support. However, [...]
One of the most important pieces of gear to bring along on 14er trips is a backpack to carry everything else. I get asked pretty commonly about my opinion regarding the best backpacks for 14ers. [...]
Trekking poles have a lot going for them... they give you a boost hiking uphill, provide balance for creek-crossing and rocky trails, and reduce shock on your knees on downhill descents. For these reasons and [...]
It's the most common question I get asked by new 14er hikers: What to pack for a 14er? Thankfully, most 14ers can be climbed with just a few pieces of key equipment. If you already [...]
The ten essentials for 14ers in winter are the basic gear you need to keep yourself alive in the Rockies if something goes wrong. They allow us to respond positively to emergencies - that is, [...]
With snow falling, many novice mountaineers face the same question: "Should I use crampons, or microspikes?" Frustratingly, the answer isn't easy... put simply, it depends on the snow/ice, slope, your experience and more. Here are [...]
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