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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Maroon Bells Scenic Area: Colorado’s Most Photographed Peaks
Since Dasani and I are going to climb the Deadly Bells via the Maroon Traverse this weekend, time to hike into the Maroon…
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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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Snowmass Lake Hike: Alpine Reflections and Mountain Majesty
The hike into Snowmass Lake is seriously no joke – 8.25 miles each way with over 2,800 feet of elevation gain. And that’s…
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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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Winter in Montezuma Basin: Snowy Solitude in Colorado’s High Country
Montezuma Basin is an alpine basin located in the Elk Range of the Rocky Mountains outside Aspen Colorado. This post was supposed to…
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Crested Butte, Colorado: Wildflowers, Trails, and Mountain Bike Central
We first visited Crested Butte Colorado (Crusty Butt) in 2017, and told ourselves that we would be back as soon as we could….
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Mount Emmons via Scarp Ridge – Hiking Route Details
Mount Emmons sits very prominently outside Crested Butte, and was one of my two must-do hikes while we’re here. The other hike is…
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Green Lake via Carbon Trail: Forested Path to Alpine Beauty
Hiking up Green Lake via the Carbon Trail is a big disappointment unless you’re looking for some exercise. Lucky for us, that’s all…
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Devils Punch Bowl and Crystal Mill – Must-See Attractions
The Crystal Mill is one of the most photographed structures in Colorado, and has been on our go-see-do list for over a decade…
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Wrecked Rental Car – Travel Mishap Story
We started our Devil’s Punchbowl – Crystal Mill hike today with this rental car in the middle of the trail. Despite the very…
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