Cristo Couloir is a popular snow climb line on 14er Quandary Peak. This south facing line is a good introduction to couloir climbing and ski/snowboard descents in the backcountry. The line starts above the Blue Lakes Reservoir and works up to about 300 vertical feet below the summit. This couloir is usually “in” from…
North Star Mountain is a ranked 13er located in Summit County of Colorado. This mountain is great to hike year round, but in particular a good trail for those looking to gain some winter hiking experience at a relatively low risk level. The hike starts from Hoosier Pass and works along a Class 2…
Lago Di Coldai & Monte Coldai is a popular hike located in the Civetta area of the Dolomites. The hike to Lago Di Coldai, a high alpine lake, is much more popular than the hike to the top of Monte Coldai but both are equally awesome hikes. There are a number of different ways…
Via Ferrata Delle Trincee is an amazing route in the Dolomites of Italy. The hike starts at Passo Fedaia and works up a steep series of hills to reach the base of the climb. The via ferrata starts with the hardest crux which is about 60 meters of very steep and exposed climbing. Once…
The Beaver Brook trail in Colorado is a 9.7 mile one way trail located in the Front Range of Colorado. This trail is very popular for the first sections as it connects with the Chavez Trail off I70 on one end and the Windy Point overlook in Golden on the other. Although this trail…
Mt Princeton winter route is an intermediate option for those looking to summit the 14ers during the snowy Colorado months. Unlike most of the year, this hike starts at the lower TH for all hikers adding extra mileage and elevation. However, unlike many other mountains in Colorado, the avalanche risk is fairly low on…