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Mt. Evans Colorado
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Mt. Evans, Sawtooth, Mt. Bierstadt

September 3, 2017 by Michael Mangin

The Lead-Up Headed up through Denver to experience my first Class 3 . . . The Sawtooth. I picked up … Read More

Fallen Climber on Capital Peak
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Tragedy on the Peaks

August 30, 2017 by Michael Mangin

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 Summit Photo
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La Plata Peak

August 19, 2017 by Michael Mangin

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 Summit Photo
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Mt. Elbert

August 12, 2017 by Michael Mangin

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 Group Photo
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Mt. Harvard

August 5, 2017 by Michael Mangin

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 Summit Photo
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Gray’s Peak

July 30, 2017 by Michael Mangin

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 Summit Photo
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Mt. Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross

July 9, 2017 by Michael Mangin

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

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