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Capitol Peak 14er Hike Review
Am I Ready To Hike a 14er?

Am I Ready To Hike a 14er?

June 4, 2019 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 2 comments

Am I Ready to Hike a 14er? If you are new to Colorado or hiking – you may be wondering: how do I know if I am ready to hike a 14er? For those of you who are not familiar, a 14er is any mountain over 14,000 in elevation. Colorado has 53 official (58…

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Mt Bross 14er Hike Information & Review
Mt Bross Winter 14er Hike Trail Guide

Mt Bross Winter 14er Hike Trail Guide

May 21, 2019 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Mt Bross is one of the most popular 14ers in Colorado during the summer and fall months, but not so much in the spring and winter. Generally Mt Bross in the winter has very low snow levels with only 1-2 options for a summit ski. High winds usually blow snow and make for a…

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Lily Pad Lake Hike Review & Information
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Lily Pad Lake Colorado Trail Guide

May 14, 2019 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Lily Pad Lake is a popular out and back hike located just outside of Silverthorn, Colorado. The lake’s name comes from the hundreds of lily pads which sit in the lake with the Tenmile Range Mountains in the background. This hike is popular year round, but peaks during the summer months of June, July…

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YakTraxs vs Microspikes vs Crampons vs Snowshoes

YakTraxs vs Microspikes vs Crampons vs Snowshoes

April 30, 2019 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 2 comments

When it comes to hiking foot accessories, you have a lot of choices. This post will give a quick rundown of YakTraxs vs Microspikes vs Crampons vs Snowshoes. Before heading out and buying all 4, its important to know the pros and cons of each item. Let’s get into it! To watch this blog…

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Fish Creek Falls Hike Review & Information
Fish Creek Falls Winter Hike Guide

Fish Creek Falls Winter Hike Guide

April 23, 2019 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

A Fish Creek Falls Winter hike provides all of the beauty you would expect at this set of waterfalls without many of the crowds that the summer months bring. This is a popular short hike located just outside of downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This hike is good year-round but the waterfall is usually frozen…

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Quandary Peak, Quandary Couloir Hike Information
Quandary Peak Quandary Couloir 14er Hike Guide

Quandary Peak Quandary Couloir 14er Hike Guide

April 16, 2019 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Quandary Peak, Quandary Couloir is a great way to summit one of the most popular 14ers in the state of Colorado while avoiding many of the crowds on a more technical line. The Quandary Couloir is one of the steepest ways to ascend the mountain and a common descent is snowboard or ski from…

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