Winter 14ers vs Summer 14ers: There’s a HUGE Difference.
It’s normal on many online climbing forums and groups to get asked about winter 14ers – what’s needed to safely and successfully climb Colorado’s high peaks in the cold and snow? This is a good
Winter 14ers for Beginners | 3 Great Starter Peaks
If you’ve hiked and climbed Colorado’s 14ers in summer, you have probably wondered about continuing your exploration during the colder, winter months. It turns out that there are a several good winter 14ers for beginners
Wind River Range Mountains: A Guide to 7 of Wyoming’s Best Peaks
When it comes to American mountain ranges, you can’t do much better than. theWind River Range. Situated in northern Wyoming far from major cities, this 100-mile range contains the largest glacier system in the Rockies,
Best Snowshoes for 14ers
If you’re hiking or climbing 14ers in winter months here in Colorado, snowshoes are often a necessity. The Rocky Mountains are blanketed in a thick layer of snow, sometimes into June or July. Especially for
5 Mountain Ranges You Should Visit Away From Colorado
As a Coloradan, I spend a lot of time exploring the Rocky Mountains in my state. With eight major sub-ranges to choose from, I could spend a lifetime here backpacking and climbing them. However, there
Boots for Winter 14ers | Five Best Options
While approach shoes or light hiking shoes work well for 14ers in the summer, winter’s a different situation. You should plan on getting boots for winter 14ers to stay dry and warm amid snowy, cold
How Many Fourteeners Are In Colorado: 53 or 58? There’s No Easy Answer
How many fourteeners are in Colorado? Depending on who you ask, and what time of year it is, you may get different answers, because of the multiple ways people define a “true” fourteener. Not all
Colorado Rocky Mountain Quotes | 24 Inspiring Sayings
When you think of Colorado, you can’t help but imagine the snow-capped peaks of the southern Rocky Mountains. Colorado today is so closely identified with this range, many people don’t know that the Mountains extend
Best Gloves for 14ers | My Advice & Recommendations
People often ask me “what are the best gloves for 14ers?” On Class 1 fourteeners, nothing more than a hike, gloves aren’t usually necessary. However when scrambling or climbing on Class 2, 3 or 4
Mary Cronin, An Inspiration | The First Woman 14er Finisher
Long before thousands of Coloradans spent their weekends trudging to the top of the states’ fourteeners, the state’s pioneering mountaineers ranged across these mountains, often members of the Colorado Mountain Club. In 1933, Mary Cronin,