Tips & Planning
12 articles
What to Pack for a Day Hike in Colorado: The 10 Essentials Checklist
What to pack for a day hike in Colorado: the 10 essentials, how much water to bring, and the storm and altitude gear first-timers forget. Full checklist inside.
Backpacking Checklist for Colorado: What to Pack
A backpacking checklist for Colorado backcountry trips: the Big Three, the Ten Essentials, water treatment, storm layers, and exactly what to leave home.
Mount Elbert Weather: What to Expect Month by Month
Mount Elbert weather guide: the 14,440-ft summit runs 20-25°F colder than Leadville, snow falls any month, and September is the clearest time to climb.
Quandary Peak Weather: What to Expect Month by Month
Quandary Peak weather guide for 2026. The summit runs 20-30°F colder than Breckenridge, snow can fall in any month, and here's the best time to climb.
How to Pack a Backpacking Backpack for a Colorado Trip
How to pack a backpacking backpack the right way: the 3-zone method, where the bear canister goes, and how to balance 35 pounds for Colorado's high passes.
Mount Bierstadt Weather: When to Climb and What to Expect
Mount Bierstadt weather guide: afternoon storms, the noon lightning rule, month-by-month conditions, and the best time to climb Colorado's easiest 14er.
Snowshoeing for Beginners: How to Start in Colorado (2026)
Snowshoeing for beginners, start to finish. How to walk in snowshoes, the gear you actually need, and the easiest snowshoe trails to start on in Colorado.
Longs Peak Weather: What to Expect and When to Climb
Longs Peak weather guide: afternoon storms, the be-down-by-noon rule, month-by-month conditions, and the best window to climb this 14,259-foot peak.
What to Wear Hiking: A Head-to-Toe Outfit Guide for Every Season
Pikes Peak Colorado Weather: What to Expect Month by Month
Winter Hiking in Colorado: A Beginner's Guide
