Willow Lake is a high alpine lake located in the Sangre de Cristo Range of southern Colorado. The lake is a popular spot since it serves as a base camp for many hikers attempting Kit Carson and Challenger Point. A longer hike, Willow Lake is family friendly and a nice spot to have a…
The Crestone Traverse is one of the Four Great Colorado Traverses (Little Bear to Blanca, Maroon Bells, Crestone Traverse, El Diente to Mt Wilson) according to famous mountaineer Gerry Roach. This route involves lots of route finding, high exposure and class 3, 4 and 5 moves. It’s a scramble I would only recommend for…
Kit Carson & Challenger Point are a pair of 14ers located in the Sangre Cristo range of southern Colorado. It is extremely common for these two mountains to be hiked together because of their proximity and relatively small elevation loss on the ridge line. The standard route up both mountains involves mostly class 2…
Bergen Peak is a staple of Evergreen, Colorado nestled at the back of Elk Meadow Park. Although the hike is longer, it’s a good half day hike for families, beginner hikers and visitors to the area. Since it’s close to Denver, this is a nice post work or school hike during all seasons of…
The Beaver Brook & Chavez loop is a newly remodeled trail in Genesee Park, Colorado. Previously, the Beaver Brook trail was accessed near Lookout Mountain, but this new trailhead was created in 2015. This loop trail is a great for families, dogs, beginner hikers and people who don’t want to travel too far out…
Mt Jumbo aka Mt Bradley is the tallest peak on Douglas Island in Juneau, Alaska. This 3,337 foot mountain is easily seen from downtown and the hike to the summit is deceptively difficult. You go from about 40 feet above sea level to 3,337 in 3 miles. What is even more insane, is the…