La Plata Peak via Ellingwood Ridge is considered a Colorado classic by many. Great athletes like Anton Krupicka and Kilian Jornet have conquered it in under 2 hours but for most mortals, this will be an EXTREMELY long day on the mountain. This is one of the most technical, frustrating and for some, fun,…
Colorado Trail Segment 9 is a beautiful segment that involves miles of forest hiking including many in the Holy Cross Wilderness. This hike climbs from mile 7-8.8 with a high point at 11,702ft and fantastic views east to the Mosquito Range and Arkansas River Valley. Although not one of our favorites of the entire…
Mount of the Holy Cross via Halo Ridge is an alternative route to the popular 14er located just outside of Minturn, Colorado. Unlike the standard route, the Halo Ridge of Holy Cross hikes by four beautiful high alpine lakes and unique Notch Mountain shelter creating a loop hike. Along the way to the summit,…
Colorado Trail Segment 8 is just shy of 25.5 miles with over 4,400ft of elevation gain. Colorado Trail segment 8 starts at a ski resort (Copper Mountain) and ends right across from another one (Ski Cooper). Segment 8 is beautiful with a good portion above treeline but also has A LOT of winding miles…
The rim to river to rim Grand Canyon hike is the most strenuous hike you can complete on the southern portion of the Grand Canyon. Similar to the rim to rim hike (where you hike from south to north rim) this trek involves thousands of feet of descending and ascending in the hot desert…
The Tripyramid Loop hike is a popular day hike located right across from Waterville Valley Resort in central New Hampshire. The most common way to hike this loop is to ascend the North Slide trail which is known as one of the most difficult hikes in New Hampshire. After conquering North Tripyramid Peak you…