Mount Whiteface via Blueberry ledges trail is a hike located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, near Waterville. The Blueberry ledges trail is part of the “terrifying 25,” a list of 25 hikes in New Hampshire that are the most technically difficult and challenging. Mount Whiteface is not a 4,000ft mountain but is…
The Pemigewasset or “Pemi” loop is a classic loop located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This trail starts and ends at Lincoln Woods trailhead and summits at least 10 4,000+ft mountains in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This includes: Mt Flume, Mt Liberty, Little Haystack Mountain, Mt Lincoln, Mt Lafayette, Mt…
Mt Elbert Box Couloirs are a series of easterly facing snow lines on Colorado’s highest peak. These lines range in difficulty but in general are considered a moderate snow climb and ski descent. On average, these lines are about 40-45° Typically, these lines last until mid June but often require several miles of carrying…
Uncompahgre Peak is a Colorado 14er located in the Eastern San Juan mountains of Colorado. This peak can be seen from Slumgullion Pass from the south and is one of the more gnarly looking mountains in the area. However, what looks like a difficult hike is actually mostly a Class 1 trail with a…
Little Scraggy Loop is a 12.7 mile loop located in Bailey, Colorado. This loop is very popular with mountain bikers but also makes an excellent trail run or hike. Due to this hike’s location, it can be hiked almost year round and is an option for winter hikers looking to get some snowshoeing in….
Emperor Couloir on Torreys Peak is about a 3,000ft couloir that is a great line for snow climbing and a ski/board descent on the North side of this popular 14er. The couloir is steep, around 40 degrees on average, getting closer to 50 near the summit. This is a north facing line which means…