Kelso Ridge is a great intro scrambling line on popular 14er, Torreys Peak. This Class 3 ridgeline is a great way to tag Torreys Peak and even loop over to Grays Peak. These two peaks see tens of thousands of hikers per year because of their proximity to Denver and relatively easy hiking. Kelso…
Mt Helen, Father Dyer & Crystal Peak are a trio of 13ers (two official, one unofficial) located outside of Breckenridge, Colorado. At 13,852ft Crystal Peak A is a Colorado Centennial ranked as the 82nd highest mountain in the state. The hike along these three peaks is mostly without a trail until you descend Crystal…
Mt Katahdin or Baxter Peak is Maine’s highest peak at just over 5,200ft. This remote mountain is a popular day hike for hikers around New England. The peak has several ways to access its summit which is also the northernmost point of the Appalachian Trail but the trail that gets the most attention is…
Quandary Peak West Ridge is the non-standard and more technical route to gain the immensely popular 14er. Trail conditions range from rock fields to packed dirt to Class 3 rock scrambling. This route is only recommended for those with solid Class 3 hiking experience and good route finding skills. If this is your first…
The Beehive Trail in Acadia National Park is a slightly toned down version from the park’s infamous Precipice trail. The trail starts with a slight incline and ascends a small overlook via a series of iron ladders and handholds. Although the trail does have exposure, its nothing like neighboring Precipice trail has. The hike…
Wilson Peak is a 14er located in the San Juan mountains of southern Colorado. Most people will recognize the northern side of the mountain from the famous Coors Light can. The hike is long and consists of variable Class 3 conditions with the crux being a short and steep Class 3 scramble to the…