Colette’s First 14er
Colette’s 1st 14er climb – she’s a beast! We were treated to a snow shower and lightning from three directions – once Colette’s…
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Massive Snow
Many thanks to the crews who finally cleared the avalanche out between Silverton and Animas Forks. No, that is not photoshopped, and yes,…
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Climbing Handies Peak
Colette’s First 14er! Handies Peak is a walk-up, no technical skill needed to make it to the top, but it’s still no joke….
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Palmyra Peak
The climb and the weather both sucked, but the views sure are worth it.
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Culebra Snapshot
Amazing day climbing Culebra and Red Peak, and got off the ridgeline before the thunder and lightning in the distance could make it’s…
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Culebra and Red Peak
Three high points in one weekend. Mt Sunflower in Kansas on Friday, Black Mesa in Oklahoma on Saturday, and Culebra Peak in Colorado…
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Climbing La Plata Peak
At 14,360 feet in elevation, La Plata Peak is the fifth-highest peak in the state of Colorado, and number 34 in North America…
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Sneaky Marmot
Photobomb! I thought I had the entire mountain to myself until I turned around and saw this yellow-bellied marmot sneaking up behind me…
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Climbing Mount Massive
At 14,429 feet, Mount Massive is the big number two in Colorado’s high points. Because of being number two and it’s close proximity…
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Lily Pond Trail
We were looking for a nice forested hike close to the RV, and I had spotted the Lily Pond trail while I was…
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Lost Man Trail
Once we arrived in the Leadville/Twin Lakes area, we started scouting out all of the local hikes on AllTrails. Since it’s pretty warm…
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Independence Ghost Town
Independence is a ghost town with an interesting history perched high in the mountains between Aspen and Leadville at 10,900 feet of elevation….
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Decalibron
The Decalibron hike – Mount Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross – all in one short loop. 7.5 miles with about 3,000 feet of…
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Hiking Mount Victoria
An easy drive from Breckenridge, or right in your backyard if you’re staying in Frisco. Mount Victoria is a moderate hike, made even…
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