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Chief Mountain: An Outstanding 11,000 Foot Peak Near Denver
Photo guide of what to expect when hiking the Chief Mountain Trail, an 11,000 foot peak in Colorado.
Mar 18


Mount Flora: An Excellent Intro Colorado 13er
Sure, Mount Flora isn’t a 14er, but at 13,129 feet (just shy of 4,000 meters for the metric-minded), it’s still plenty high. Sometimes,...
Mar 11


Bergen Peak: A Near 10,000-Foot Summit Just Outside Denver
Located in Evergreen, just 45 minutes from Denver, Bergen Peak offers an excellent conditioning trail for higher elevations without the...
Dec 8, 2024


Buffalo Mountain: A Steep and Stunning Summit County 12er
Summit County, Colorado—best known for Breckenridge and Copper Mountain ski resorts—is also home to incredible hiking opportunities....
Dec 1, 2024


Rosedale Peak: An Excellent Conditioning Colorado "11er"
Located in Pike National Forest, Mount Rosedale may not be a peak that Coloradans could recognize at a glance. It's 11,826 ft summit is...
Oct 26, 2024


San Luis Peak via the CT: Summiting Colorado's Most Remote 14er
San Luis Peak may be rated Class 1, but don’t let the lack of technical difficulty fool you. The biggest challenge here is getting  to...
Apr 28, 2024


Mount Sanitas: 3 Routes to an Iconic Boulder Peak
Located right outside Boulder, Mount Sanitas has everything you could want in a convenient hike. It’s a little challenging, has great...
Dec 26, 2023


Mount Massive via East Slopes: Summiting Colorado's 2nd Highest Peak
It ain’t first, but I’d disagree with Ricky Bobby and say number two ain’t too bad. Just 11 feet shy of Colorado’s tallest peak (Mount...
Dec 22, 2023


The Colorado Trail: My Journey by the Numbers
The Colorado Trail ("CT") was my first ever thru-hike. It was an incredible journey that tested me mentally and physically. But it’s...
Sep 12, 2023


Windy Saddle to Lookout Mountain
Located in Golden, Colorado, about 30 minutes from Denver, this short, scenic hike blends mountain views with a bit of local history. The...
Sep 10, 2023
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