Wheeler Mountain South couloir is a snow climb on this 13,000ft mountain located in the Tenmile Range of Colorado. Relatively unknown, Wheeler Mountain South Couloir is a good option for those looking to combine a snow climb with a small class 4 ridge. For bonus points, Wheeler Mountain is one of Colorado’s 600+ summits…
Mt Blue Sky Crystal Couloir is a North facing snow line on this Front Range 14er. The line is about 1,000ft and ranges from 45-50° in steepness. Unless you REALLY like to suffer, this route requires the Mt Blue Sky Highway to be open which typically happens around Memorial Day. In addition, you must…
Hanakapi’ai Falls is a stunning waterfall hike located on the Na’Pali Coast of Kauai. This gem of a trail is the farthest that a dayhiker can venture on the Kalalau Trail without an overnight permit. The trail starts at Ha’ena State Park and works up and down the rugged coastline before a stream crossing…
A Torreys Peak Winter hike is a great way to hike the popular 14er without the crowds and with a stunning snow coated surrounding. Although Torreys Peak is a relatively “easy” hike in the summer, the winter months present a number of additional challenges including additional mileage, slower traveling on the trail and avalanche…
Ho’opi’i Falls is a short hike located in Kapa’a on the East side of Kauai. The trail starts in a residential area before working down to a stream for the first waterfall and cliff jumping area and then eventually down to a larger waterfall and swimming area. Note that according to some internet resources,…
Uluwehi Falls (Secret Falls) is a fantastic waterfall located within Wailua State Park on the East coast of Kauai. In order to get to the waterfall, you must kayak up the Wailua River for about 2 miles and then hike another mile, crossing the river again on foot, to reach the waterfall. This is…