Colorado winter hiking can be tough. In this blog, I am going to cover my four Colorado winter hiking tips to make your next winter adventure more safe, fun and enjoyable. Winter in Colorado can be a difficult time of year to hike; snow covers most of the state and avalanches make non-threatening summer…
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…
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…
Let’s talk about about the Yosemite Decimal System also known as YDS. It was developed in the 1950’s by members of the Sierra Club, used to describe local hikes. Over the years, YDS has become a widespread system throughout North America to categorize the technical difficulty of hikes. Ok – why do you need…
