North Star Mountain is a ranked 13er located in Summit County of Colorado. This mountain is great to hike year round, but in particular a good trail for those looking to gain some winter hiking experience at a relatively low risk level. The hike starts from Hoosier Pass and works along a Class 2…
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…
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…
Rosalie Peak is a 13er and the 207th highest peak in Colorado at 13,575ft. This mountain is a prominent one located in the southern portion of Mt Evans Wilderness about an hour outside of Denver, Colorado. This mountain is named for Rosalie Bierstadt, wife of the famous painter of Western landscapes, Alfred Bierstadt. Fun…
Booth Falls Vail is a quick out and back hike located just outside of the popular ski town. The hike starts in a residential area in East Vail before heading up a valley and eventually to the top of a large waterfall. This is an extremely popular hike that is family friendly and suitable…
Mt Bancroft is a 13,000 foot mountain located in the Front Range of Colorado. This mountain is not extremely popular but offers several routes to its summit, none of which have an official trail. Mt Bancroft’s East Ridge is a great option for those hikers looking for a challenging line to this 13er. The…
