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The Next Summit Mountaineering BlogAlex Derr2021-01-18T01:30:29+00:00
Great Hiking Trails in Rocky Mountain National Park
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9 Great Hiking Trails in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is one of my favorite places in the world. With 14,000 foot peaks, alpine lakes, waterfalls and wildlife, it’s everything a hiker or backpacker could want in a single

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January 16, 2021 No Comments
Wilderness Survival for 14ers
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Wilderness Survival for 14ers | 11 Tips To Stay Alive in the Mountains

The Colorado rocky mountains are a beautiful and amazing place to explore, but it’s also a dangerous setting with plenty of risk. Even with the best planning and preparation, accidents and injuries can happen, especially

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January 15, 2021 No Comments
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14ers near Breckenridge | 8 Great Peaks to Hike and Climb

Whether you’re skiing in Breckenridge or visiting during the summer, 14ers offer an exciting way to spend a day exploring the Colorado rocky mountains around you. You’re in luck as there are many 14ers near

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January 15, 2021 No Comments
Personal locator beacons for 14ers
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Personal Locator Beacons for 14ers | 6 Great Options

The Colorado mountains are an objectively dangerous place to explore. Even with the best preparation and gear, the chance of an accident or injury is always there. Especially if you’re climbing peaks alone, the risk

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January 3, 2021 No Comments
What gear do I need to hike a 14er?
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What Gear Do I Need to Hike a 14er? Try My Free 14er Checklist.

Climbing a Colorado 14er is an exciting adventure with great summit views to enjoy. However, as you think about a hike you might wonder, “What gear do I need to hike a 14er?” There are

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January 2, 2021 No Comments
14ers Near Buena Vista
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14ers Near Buena Vista | 9 Amazing Mountains to Summit

There are few better places to serve as a fourteener base camp than the town of Buena Vista, Colorado. Situated in the Arkansas River Valley, it’s bordered by the massive Sawatch Range, home to more

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January 2, 2021 No Comments
Best 14ers near Colorado Springs
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Best 14ers Near Colorado Springs | 7 Spectacular Peaks

Pikes Peak towers over Colorado Springs, with its Barr Trail trailhead just a 20 minute drive from the city. No other major city in the state of Colorado is so close to a 14er (a

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December 29, 2020 No Comments
Grays Peak Winter Ascents
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Grays Peak Winter Ascents: Helpful 14er Advice & Route Info

Grays Peak, along with its twin Torreys Peak, is an easy summer fourteener, no more than a long hike with significant elevation gain. However, Grays Peak winter ascents have many more challenges to contend with,

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December 27, 2020 No Comments
Best 14ers near Denver
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Best 14ers Near Denver | 5 Great Peaks Within 2 Hours

Looking for a fourteener to hike or climb that’s close to the Front Range metro area? You’ve got more options nearby than any other city in the lower 48. These five peaks include some of

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December 20, 2020 No Comments
Best Colorado Mountain Towns
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Best Colorado Mountain Towns: My 13 Favorite Towns to Explore

After a hike or climb in the mountains, there’s nothing like a visit to one of the state’s amazing mountain towns for a burger and a cold beer. The Colorado Rockies are littered with small

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December 13, 2020 No Comments
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