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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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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