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…
Jones Mountain is a 13er and Colorado Centennial located in the Handies Peak Wilderness of Southern Colorado. This San Juan summit is right next to popular 14er Handies Peak, but sees a fraction of the traffic each year. At 13,860ft this hike delivered some of the best views I have ever seen in my…
El Diente Traverse is one of Gerry Roach’s four great Colorado traverses located in the Lizard Head Wilderness of southern Colorado. The traverse is mostly class 3 and involves very little route finding as the ridge is somewhat obvious. El Diente Traverse can be hiked either from Mt Wilson to El Diente Peak or…
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…
Redcloud Peak & Sunshine Peak are a pair of 14ers located in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. The trail to both peaks involves packed dirt, loose rock and scree fields. The hike is dog friendly, good for families and moderately experienced hikers. The hike from Redcloud Peak to Sunshine Peak is about…
