Grizzly Peak A, sometimes just known as Grizzly Peak, is the highest 13er in Colorado at 13,988ft. This mountain is located in the Sawatch Range near 14er La Plata Peak. This Class 2 hike does not see much hiker traffic and because of this, does not have an official trail for most of the…
Keller Mountain is a 13er located in the Gore Range of Central Colorado. This relatively unpopular summit has a few ways to get to the top but the most enjoyable is the East Ridge. This Class 3 scramble mixes in a bit of everything: bushwhacking, ridge scrambling, ascending through scree fields and even some…
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…
Wheeler Mountain South couloir is a snow climb on this 13,000ft mountain located in the Tenmile Range of Colorado. Relatively unknown, Wheeler Mountain South Couloir is a good option for those looking to combine a snow climb with a small class 4 ridge. For bonus points, Wheeler Mountain is one of Colorado’s 600+ summits…
The Grand Couloir on Mt Aetna is a 2,900ft long moderate backcountry ski run located near Monarch Pass in Central Colorado. This south / southwest facing couloir has a sustained grade of about 35 degrees with the steepest parts right around 40°. The Grand Couloir is a great introduction to snow climbing and backcountry…
Boundary Peak is the highest mountain in Nevada at just over 13,000ft. The hike to the top of Nevada requires a lengthy drive to the base due to tough road conditions. Once you start hiking, trail conditions range from good to downright awful, with lots of loose rock and scree. This hike has two…