There are 53 official 14ers in the state of Colorado and 5 additional “unofficial” peaks that are over 14,000 feet. Conquer all of them using my hike reviews!
Mt Yale East Ridge route is an alternative to the standard Southwest ridge up this Sawatch 14er. This route is Class 2 and has over 5,000ft of elevation gain with a decent amount of loose rock and route finding to contend with. The Mt Yale East ridge is less popular than the standard route…
Mt Elbert Black Cloud trail is, in my opinion, the hardest way up Colorado’s highest peak. The hike starts off Independence Pass just outside of Twin Lakes, Colorado and gains thousands of feet of elevation in the first 3 miles. Once on the ridge, hikers are left exposed to the elements for another mile…
The Mt Democrat North Couloirs are a set of relatively untraveled snow lines on the immensely popular 14er. These lines have a longer approach and present several technical choices for route finding, especially on the descent. After climbing the 2,000 or so feet through the 40-45 degree slopes, you will find yourself on the…
Looking to bring your dog up a 14er? It’s a great idea as long as you and your pup are both prepared. There are 58 mountains in Colorado over 14,000ft, in this blog I will cover which ones I think are dog friendly. Dog friendly 14ers are VERY much up to the individual and…
Humboldt Peak East Ridge route is the popular and safest way up this 14er during the winter months. Humboldt Peak is located in the Sangre de Cristo Range in Southeast Colorado. During the winter, a trek up to this summit involves hiking up a forest road, route finding through the trees and then some…
Crestone Needle is a rugged, yet beautiful 14er located in the Sangre de Cristo range of Southern Colorado. It is one of the hardest standard routes up a Colorado 14er but luckily the Class 3 and Class 4 climbing is on solid quality rock. This mountain is one of my favorites of the 14er…