The Waihe’e Ridge Trail is a popular out and back hike located on the North side of Maui, Hawaii. This hike starts in farmlands, works through lush forests and eventually to the dirt ridge that provides outstanding views of the surrounding island and ocean below. This hike is suitable for hikers of all levels…
Fletcher Mountain is a 13er and centennial located just outside of Breckenridge, Colorado. This Ten Mile Range Peak is a great spot to hike year round, but particularly in the winter as it has relatively low avalanche risk and good trailhead access. Fletcher Mountain is not a super technical hike in the winter making…
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…