Emerald Peak is a 13er and centennial (top 100 peak) located in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. Like many 13ers, this hike does not follow an official trail for the majority of the route. A trip up Emerald Peak is long and difficult but extremely rewarding with some of the best views I have…
Mt Antero is the highest peak of the Southern Sawatch Range of Colorado at 14, 276 feet. This hike could be really long or really short, depending on your mode of transportation. Mt Antero is a hard hike if you start at the lower TH but not technically difficulty, topping off at Class 2….
Missouri Mountain is a 14er located in the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Range. The hike to the summit is relatively moderate for a 14er, but does involve about 4,500 feet of elevation gain on the way to the top. This is a good 14er for those who are just starting out, moderate hikers…
La Plata Peak is a 14er located near Leadville, Colorado. The trail starts near Route 82 (Independence Pass) and is composed mostly of packed dirt and loose rock. Although the hike is under 5 miles to the summit, there is over 4,000 feet of elevation gain during that time period. I would not consider…
Mt Yale is a Class 2 14er located near Buena Vista, Colorado. Part of the Collegiate Peaks, Mt Yale can be hiked from a few different routes, the most common being the Southwest Ridge accessed via Denny Creek Trailhead. The hike to the summit is mostly packed dirt but the last ¼ – ½…
Mount of the Holy Cross is a “14er” located just south of Vail, Colorado. Although the trek to the summit is not extremely difficult, there is a significant gain and loss of elevation before you eventually work your way up to Mount of the Holy Cross summit. Once on top, the views that Mount…
