Medicine Bow Peak is the highest mountain in the Snowy Range Mountains located in Southern Wyoming. The 12,000ft peak seems to pop out of nowhere and has absolutely stunning alpine views for such a short hike. This peak can be done as an out and back or loop hike depending on your starting point….
Sundial Peak & Lake Blanche is a fantastic hike located in Big Cottonwood Canyon just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. The main hike to Lake Blanche is very popular but straightforward with about 3 miles and 2,500ft of elevation gain. After leaving the popular lake, hikers are mostly off trail before getting to…
Mt Olympus is a 9,000ft peak located just outside of Salt Lake City on the North side of Big Cottonwood Canyon. The trail to the summit is easy to follow but gains over 4,000ft of elevation in just under 4 miles and ends with some Class 3 scrambling near the summit. Views on top…
Wheeler Geologic Area is a hidden gem located in the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado. The approach to start this trail is a long hike or an even longer 4×4 drive. Hikers will be greeted with a steep trail that leads up to Hoodoos which are quite rare in Colorado, especially organized in…
Mt Massive East slopes is the “standard” trail up the 2nd highest 14er in Colorado. This mountain is just 4ft lower than the highest in Colorado but sees far less traffic because let’s be honest, people don’t care as much as about 2nd place. Mt Massive East slopes route is Class 2, dog friendly…
Phoenix Peak, previously named UN 13,895, is a 13er and centennial (highest 100 peak) in Colorado. Located in the San Juan Mountains, this hike consists of mostly off trail hiking with lots of navigation required. Although there are multiple ways to gain the summit, the most popular is from the South/West slopes. Be prepared…