Privately owned Colorado 14ers is an extremely controversial and complicated subject. In this post, which I hope to keep updated over time, I will discuss the 14ers that are either partially or completely on private land and what that means for you, the hiker. This post is meant to be an educational resource and…
The Pipiwai Trail & Waimoku Falls is a popular hike located in Maui’s Haleakala National Park. This hike starts with the Pools at ‘O’he’o aka the Seven Sacred Pools, works through a lush rainforest into thick bamboo and ends at the massive Waimoku Falls. This is a beautiful hike and one of our favorite’s…
Cassidy Arch is one of the most popular hikes in Capitol Reef National Park due to its easy accessibility, length and the ability to stand on top of an arch. The hike is almost all uphill, involves some minor slabby scrambling (class 2 at the highest) and ends at the high point of the…
Mt Bancroft is a 13,000 foot mountain located in the Front Range of Colorado. This mountain is not extremely popular but offers several routes to its summit, none of which have an official trail. Mt Bancroft’s East Ridge is a great option for those hikers looking for a challenging line to this 13er. The…