Needles District in Canyonlands National Park is one of two unique districts in the park. Canyonlands is one of 5 in the state of Utah and is known as one of the most quiet of Utah’s National Parks. The Needles District offers 30+ miles of hiking and is one of two unique districts in…
Humphreys Peak is the highest mountain in Arizona at 12,637ft. Chances are if you have been near Flagstaff, Arizona you have seen a portion or the summit of this mountain. Typically hiked during the spring, summer and fall but it can also be ascended in the winter months. Hiking consists of a dirt trail…
Mount Oklahoma is the infrequently hiked neighbor of 14er Mt Massive. The summit sits just shy of 14,000ft making it the 85th highest peak in the state. The hike up to Mount Oklahoma mostly follows no official trail with several sections completely without any sort of path to follow. Hiking tops out at class…
The Matterhorn to Wetthorn Traverse is one of the most challenging non-technical ridge traverses in Colorado. Matterhorn Peak, a bicentennial peak, is frequently hiked and so is neighboring 14er Wetterhorn but the traverse together is rarely tackled. This hike starts up mellow 13er Matterhorn Peak which has only a small section of high class…
Colorado Trail Segment 10 is a relatively forgettable segment of the 485 Colorado Trail that starts near Denver and ends in Durango. This segment has several tough climbs and minimal memorable views. For ambitious hikers, a side trip up Colorado’s 2nd highest peak and 14er, Mt Massive, is possible. This segment is great for…
Mt Sneffels via the Southwest ridge is an alternative ridge scramble to one of the most prominent mountains in Colorado. Located just outside of Ouray, Colorado Mt Sneffels is an extremely popular hike and the southwest ridge provides an excellent alternative to ascend this 14er. The ridge consists of some route finding and excellent…