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…
Mt Blue Sky Crystal Couloir is a North facing snow line on this Front Range 14er. The line is about 1,000ft and ranges from 45-50° in steepness. Unless you REALLY like to suffer, this route requires the Mt Blue Sky Highway to be open which typically happens around Memorial Day. In addition, you must…
A Torreys Peak Winter hike is a great way to hike the popular 14er without the crowds and with a stunning snow coated surrounding. Although Torreys Peak is a relatively “easy” hike in the summer, the winter months present a number of additional challenges including additional mileage, slower traveling on the trail and avalanche…
Mt Elbert Box Couloirs are a series of easterly facing snow lines on Colorado’s highest peak. These lines range in difficulty but in general are considered a moderate snow climb and ski descent. On average, these lines are about 40-45° Typically, these lines last until mid June but often require several miles of carrying…
Uncompahgre Peak is a Colorado 14er located in the Eastern San Juan mountains of Colorado. This peak can be seen from Slumgullion Pass from the south and is one of the more gnarly looking mountains in the area. However, what looks like a difficult hike is actually mostly a Class 1 trail with a…
Emperor Couloir on Torreys Peak is about a 3,000ft couloir that is a great line for snow climbing and a ski/board descent on the North side of this popular 14er. The couloir is steep, around 40 degrees on average, getting closer to 50 near the summit. This is a north facing line which means…
