I’m not used to failure when I hike. When I start a hike, getting to the top seems like a formality to me. Sure, it’s never guaranteed, but if I do my research beforehand, pack the proper gear and the weather stays true to the forecast, I generally summit the mountain. Fatigue, mental or…
Hagerman Tunnel & Lake is a beautiful loop trail located just outside of Leadville, Colorado. This hike is family friendly, dog friendly and offers great views of the mountains in the area, high alpine lakes and the chance to see Hagerman Tunnel which is an old railroad tunnel. If you visit Hagerman Tunnel hike…
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…