Torrey’s Peak
Torrey’s Peak. I’m back… The last time I was here I couldn’t complete it because the weather was so bad. … Read More
Mt. Evans, Sawtooth, Mt. Bierstadt
The Lead-Up Headed up through Denver to experience my first Class 3 . . . The Sawtooth. I picked up … Read More
Tragedy on the Peaks
Tragedy struck the 14ers community again this weekend when a 21 year old fell to his death, nearly in the … Read More
La Plata Peak
Searching for a pile of rocks on top of rocks amidst rocks… That’s how I would describe the fifth highest … Read More
Mt. Elbert
Here I am yet again on another summit and experiencing the feeling of being on top of the world. Mt. Elbert … Read More
Mt. Harvard
This was by far my most challenging hike to date, but I look forward to even more challenging and rewarding … Read More
Gray’s Peak
The highest peaks in the continental divide: Gray’s peak stands at 14,270 ft and next to it stands Torrey’s peak … Read More
Mt. Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross
Camped just off the road below Kite Lake, I arrived the night before to acclimate and beat the crowd. I woke up and left at 6 after eating to head up into the valley. There were plenty of people on the slopes and doing the trail… Just a line of people (one right after another) up Democrat.… Read More
Pikes Peak
Nicknamed “America’s Mountain,” Pikes Peak stands at 14,114ft. The most popular 14er in Colorado, mostly due to its easy access from Colorado Springs and a road to the top, Pikes Peak gains 7,510 vertical feet in a 13.5-mile hike (via Barr Trail). The popular song “America the Beautiful” was written by Kathleen E Bates in 1893 atop this great mountain. The hike will take you the full day no matter which angle you approach it from. The most popular routes are via Barr Trail, or from the Crags.… Read More