Mount Russell California 14er: Mount Whitneys’ Better-Kept Secret
The East Ridge on Mount Russell is the kind of route that makes you wonder why everyone obsesses over its neighbor instead –…
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Mount Whitney and Mount Muir: California High Point
The Mountaineers Route on Mount Whitney skips the famous 97 switchbacks of the 22-mile standard trail entirely, trading them for a direct shot…
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Colorado: Drive Up Pikes Peak
Last-minute change of plans during our Old Colorado City weekend with – a drive up Pikes Peak. After visiting Garden of the Gods…
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Crestone Traverse Guide: Colorado 14er Finisher Adventure
What better way to finish off the Colorado 14ers than getting both Crestone Peak and Crestone Needle via the Crestone Traverse? Yes I…
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Pyramid Peak: A Steep and Scenic Colorado 14er Challenge
Pyramid Peak is my final 14er in the Elk Range, and it’s soooo nice to have all of this loose crappy rock in…
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Maroon Bells Traverse: Colorado’s Most Notorious 14er Link-Up
The Maroon Traverse is the fastest way to knock out both Maroon Peak and North Maroon in one trip, but it’s not for…
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Capitol Peak: Colorado’s Knife-Edge 14er Adventure
Capitol Peak is considered by most climbers to be the most difficult Colorado 14er due to extreme exposure, loose rock, and commitment. The…
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Capitol Lake Hike: Gateway to Capitol Peak’s Dramatic Terrain
Since we’re going to climb Colorado’s hardest 14er Capitol Peak tomorrow, today we backpack into Capitol Lake to set up shop. There are…
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Snowmass Mountain: A Remote and Rewarding Colorado 14er
Snowmass Mountain is the longest Colorado 14er at 22 miles roundtrip with over 5,800 feet of elevation gain from the trailhead. That’s why…
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Grays and Torreys Peaks: Twin Colorado 14ers Near Denver
Despite having done Grays Peak and Torreys Peak multiple times, here’s another return trip for training. We are going to start climbing the…
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Mount Lindsey 14er: Climbing Colorado’s Reopened Private Peak
Mount Lindsey is the 43rd highest peak in the state of Colorado at 14,055 feet, and has been on my list of 14ers…
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Mount of the Holy Cross: Iconic Colorado 14er with a Snowy Signature
Mount of the Holy Cross is named for the white cross created from a snowfield on its northeast face. While we didn’t see…
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Mom Climbs Pikes Peak: A Family Summit Story
Pikes Peak is arguably the most accessible 14er for the masses due to the paved road to the summit.
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Wilson Peak (Almost): A Near-Summit Story in the San Juans
Wilson Peak was supposed to be 14er number 45 for me, and 44 for Dasani. Easy peasy. After banging out the El Diente…
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El Diente Traverse: One of Colorado’s Most Technical 14er Linkups
The El Diente Traverse is the fun way to hit both El Diente Peak and Mount Wilson in one shot. Since we climbed…
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Kit Carson & Challenger Point: Twin 14ers in the Sangre de Cristos
Kit Carson Peak and Challenger Point make a great backpack adventure with an overnight at Willow Lake. Despite being 40ish miles from us…
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Castle and Conundrum Peaks: Snowy Summits in the Elk Mountains
Finally back to finish off Castle Peak and Conundrum Peak after bailing just short of the summit last year due to snow and…
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Humboldt Peak: A Gentle Giant Among Colorado’s 14ers
Humboldt Peak under the belt, number 40 on the way to number 58. Since Greg did Humboldt in years past and this was…
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Uncompahgre Peak: Colorado 14er With a Broad Summit and Sweeping Views
Uncompahgre Peak is the 6th highest peak in Colorado at 14,321 feet, the highest peak in the San Juan mountain range, and the…
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Mount Sneffels: 14er Jagged Beauty in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains
Greg and I return to Southwest Colorado for another 14er weekend, with Mount Sneffels first on the list. Rising to 14,155 feet just…
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Mount Wilson: 14er Technical Climb in Colorado’s Remote San Juans
Mount Wilson – the 16th highest peak in Colorado at 14,256 feet. Just one of the three Wilson Group 14ers that we had…
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