Black Elk Peak is the tallest peak in South Dakota and has a number of ways to access the summit. The post popular is from the south side via Sylvan Lake, but for those looking to do some backcountry camping or just want to hike with less people, the Willow Creek approach is ideal….
Rifle Falls State Park is the smallest State Park in the state of Colorado. However, its 48 acres contain Rifle Falls which once were once used to provide power for the town of Rifle. Today, it’s a great spot to bring the family to enjoy a short hike and take in the beautiful waterfalls….
Little Bear Peak to Blanca Peak Traverse is one of Gerry Roaches four great Colorado 14er traverses. After completing all four, my opinion is that this is by far the most difficult, most exposed and most dangerous of all four. The traverse from Little Bear to Blanca starts off with a steep down climb…
Little Bear Peak is one of the shorter 14ers in the state of Colorado if you have a 4×4 vehicle, but it is also widely known as one of the most dangerous. While some think this is due to the technical difficulty in the class 4 section called the hourglass, I would argue that…
Sawtooth Ridge is a classic class 3 ridge scramble and alternative route to the summit of 14er Mt Blue Sky. In order to start this hike, you must first summit Mt Bierstadt. The two “14ers” located about an hour from Denver are connected by Sawtooth Ridge which is a Class 3 section of trail…
Lower Cataract Lake is a short loop hike located just outside of Silverthorne, Colorado. The hike is family friendly, dog friendly and one of my favorites in the area. Although the trail can get quite muddy in the spring months, this hike offers tremendous views of the Gore Range Mountains, Lower Cataract Lake and…