Colorado 14er Gift Ideas | 29 Presents for Peak Baggers
If you’ve got a 14er peak bagger among your friends and family, it’s a great opportunity to find a gift that fits their unique hobby and interest. As an avid 14er climber myself, I spend
What Are The Ten Essentials? Can You List Them All?
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.
How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke in Colorado
If you live in Colorado, take a glance out your window. There’s a strong chance you’ll see and smell the smoke coming from multiple large wildfires burning currently in the state. While the fires have
How Hard Is It To Climb a 14er?
If you’re considering climbing your first 14er, you very well may be wondering how difficult a 14er climb can be. It depends on a few different factors, including class, mileage, and elevation gain among others.
The Belay on K2 | How An Ice Axe Saved Six in 1953
In 1953, Pete Schoening found himself and five climbing partners 25,000 feet high on the northwest ridge of K2 – the second tallest peak in the world. One of the five, Art Gilkey, was suffering
Colorado Mountain Ghost Towns | 7 Sites You Need to See
If you’re a regular visitor to the Rockies, you’ve likely stumbled upon an old log cabin or two deep in the woods; legacies of the rich history hidden in Colorado’s mountains. These cabins are just
Picking a Campsite? Here’s How to Minimize Your Impact
When camping in the Rockies, there’s nothing better than driving out to a quiet forest road to find a dispersed campsite and solitude. With National Forest and BLM land covering much of the state, it’s
Best Hiking Boots for 14ers | My Top Three
The right hiking boots are a necessity for hiking and scrambling up Colorado’s 14ers. While you can use shoes or boots, I recommend boots for their superior ankle support. However there are a lot of
Comparing the Colorado and California 14ers
California & Colorado are home to the vast majority of the 14,000 foot peaks in the lower 48. Between the two states, 70 named or ranked peaks exceed 14,000 feet that you can hike and
Easy Class 3 Colorado 14ers – 4 Peaks for New Climbers
When it comes to climbing 14ers, Class 1 and 2 peaks aren’t a huge technical challenge. With enough stamina and gear, almost anyone can hike up and scramble over boulders to one of these summits.