Tagged: 14ers
28 articles
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.
Castle Peak: A Complete Guide to Hiking Colorado's Highest Elk Mountain 14er
Castle Peak (14,265 ft) is the highest summit in the Elk Mountains near Aspen. 2026 guide to the Northeast Ridge, the Montezuma Basin road, gear, and timing.
Huron Peak: A Complete Guide to Hiking Colorado's Sawatch 14er
Huron Peak (14,003 ft) hides the best summit view in the Sawatch. Your 2026 guide to the Class 2 Winfield route, the 4WD road, gear, and when to climb it.
Cottonwood Creek Trailhead: Gateway to Mount Harvard, Columbia, and Two Alpine Lakes
The North Cottonwood Creek Trailhead near Buena Vista opens Mount Harvard, Mount Columbia, Bear Lake, and Kroenke Lake. Here's the road, routes, and timing.
Mount Evans (Mount Blue Sky): Complete Guide to Colorado's Drive-Up 14er
Mount Evans (now Mount Blue Sky) is Colorado's easiest 14,265-foot summit: drive the highest paved road in North America or hike it. Full 2026 guide.
Mount Sneffels: A Complete Guide to Climbing Colorado's Iconic San Juan 14er
Mount Sneffels (14,158 ft) is a Class 3 San Juan classic above Ouray. 2026 guide to the Yankee Boy Basin route, the V-notch scramble, gear, and timing.
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.
Kite Lake Trailhead: Four 14ers From One Colorado Parking Lot
Kite Lake Trailhead near Alma sits at 12,000 feet and starts the DeCaLiBron loop, four 14ers in one day. Here's the road, fees, waiver, and full route.
The Crags Trail: Pikes Peak's Quiet West Side (and Back Route to the Summit)
The Crags Trail near Divide is Pikes Peak's quiet west side: an easy 4.5-mile hike to granite spires, or the 14-mile back route to the 14,115-ft summit.
Chicago Basin: How to Backpack Colorado's Train-Access Trip to Three 14ers
Chicago Basin is Colorado's iconic train-access backpacking trip: three 14ers, a 6-mile hike from Needleton, and bold mountain goats. Here's how to plan it.
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.
Handies Peak: A Complete Guide to One of Colorado's Easiest 14ers
Handies Peak is one of Colorado's easiest 14ers if you can handle the drive. 2026 guide to the American Basin route, the 4WD road, gear, and timing.
Denny Creek Trailhead: Gateway to Mount Yale, Hartenstein Lake, and Browns Pass
Mount Yale: A Complete Guide to Climbing Colorado's Collegiate Peak
Mount Antero: A Complete Guide to Colorado's Gem 14er
Mount Sherman Hike: A Complete Guide to Colorado's Easiest 14er
Longs Peak Hike: A Complete Guide to the Keyhole Route
Crestone Peak and Crestone Needle: A Complete Guide to the Classic Sangre de Cristo Traverse
Grays Peak and Torreys Peak: A Complete Guide to the Double 14er Hike
Mount Bierstadt: A Complete Guide to Colorado's Most Accessible 14er
Mount Elbert: A Complete Guide to Colorado's Highest Peak
Mount Harvard: A Complete Guide to Colorado's Third-Highest Peak
Mount Massive: A Complete Guide to Colorado's Second-Highest Peak
Mount of the Holy Cross: A Complete Guide to Colorado's Cross-Shaped 14er
Pikes Peak by Barr Trail: A Complete Guide to the 26-Mile 14er
Quandary Peak: A Complete Guide to Breckenridge's Popular 14er
14 Best Day Hikes Near Denver: The Definitive Guide for 2026
The complete guide to day hiking near Denver. 14 trails from easy nature walks to challenging 14er scrambles, plus seasonal tips and altitude advice.