Tagged: backpacking

Capitol Peak: A Climber's Guide to Colorado's Hardest 14er

Capitol Peak is Colorado's deadliest 14er. Here's the Knife Edge, the Capitol Creek trailhead, the permit, and whether you should be up there at all.

Conundrum Hot Springs: How to Backpack to Colorado's Highest Soak

Conundrum Hot Springs sits at 11,200 feet above Aspen, 8.5 miles up the trail. Here's the permit system, the hike, the 20 campsites, and what to pack.

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.

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.

Best Closed-Cell Foam Sleeping Pads for Colorado Backpacking (2026)

Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads for Colorado in 2026

Best Backpacking Tents for Colorado in 2026

Best Bear Canisters for Colorado Backpacking in 2026

7 Best Backpacking Backpacks for Colorado in 2026

Best Water Filters for Hiking in Colorado (2026 Guide)

Find the right backcountry water filter for Colorado trails. We compare squeeze filters, gravity systems, and UV purifiers for mountain hiking.