What are the easiest Winter 14ers? This is a question I get asked ALL THE TIME and I am finally going to tackle it in this blog post. Let’s first start with this, there are no easy winter 14ers. If you haven’t already, check out my video on Winter hiking tips and Spring hiking…
Quandary Peak Winter hike is one of the “easiest” Colorado 14ers to hike with snow. This is a popular hike in the winter because of its relatively low avalanche risk and easy trailhead access, located about 15 minutes outside of Breckenridge, Colorado. The distance to the summit is relatively short, but don’t let the…
A La Plata Peak Winter hike is much harder and follows a different route than a summit attempt the rest of the year. This is the 5th highest 14er in Colorado and can be hiked year round with the right experience and gear. La Plata Peak is a steep Class 2 hike in the…
General Trail Information: Pikes Peak Winter Hike Video Review: Pikes Peak Northwest Slopes Pikes Peak Northwest Slopes Hike Rating: ★★★ (⅗ Stars) Distance: 14 Miles RT, 16 Miles RT in Winter Elevation Start: 9,779 ft, 10,000 ft from Crags Campground Highest Point: 14,110 ft Total Elevation Gain: 5,100 ft Estimated Time to Complete: 8-12…
A Mt Elbert Winter Hike is one of the most popular 14ers during the snowy months in Colorado. Mt Elbert is the highest peak in Colorado and is one of the most popular 14ers during summer months. In the winter, the East Ridge route is a nice way to summit the mountain as it…
Quandary Peak, Quandary Couloir is a great way to summit one of the most popular 14ers in the state of Colorado while avoiding many of the crowds on a more technical line. The Quandary Couloir is one of the steepest ways to ascend the mountain and a common descent is snowboard or ski from…