Mount Bross is Closed | Illegal Trespassing Could Close More 14ers
For the past sixteen years, public access to Mount Bross has been closed due to liability concerns of the owners. However, that doesn’t stop thousands of people from illegally summiting the mountain anyways, usually shrugging
Best 13ers in Colorado | 7 Peaks to Avoid the Crowds
Let’s face it: the Colorado fourteeners are getting crowded, and fast. Tens of thousands now climb the most popular peaks in the Front Range near Denver, with more than 800 people on Mount Bierstadt on
How Hard Is Kelso Ridge? This 14er Route Is Deadly Difficult
Considering climbing Torreys Peak along the infamous Kelso Ridge? This narrow ridge connects Kelso Mountain and Torreys Peak with various sections of class 3, exposed climbing. So how hard is Kelso Ridge? It’s not easy,
December 14ers in Colorado: A Beautiful but Dangerous Time to Climb
Curious about climbing a 14er in December? It’s not something you should take lightly. December 14ers in Colorado include a great deal of risk due to the cold and snowy conditions. However, the rewards are
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
