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South Mineral Campground: The Ice Lake Basin Basecamp Near Silverton
South Mineral Campground sits at 9,800 feet near Silverton, right at the Ice Lake Basin trailhead. Here's the drive, the 26 sites, fees, and camping tips.
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.
San Juan Mountains, Colorado: A Hiker's Guide to the State's Wildest Range (2026)
Colorado's San Juan Mountains hold 14 summits over 14,000 feet and the state's biggest wilderness. Where to hike, which town to base in, and when to go.
Hot Springs in Durango, CO: Where to Soak Near Town
Hot springs in Durango, CO: one big resort in town, a free roadside marvel, and 6 more soaks within an easy drive. Prices, hours, and how to find each one.
Orvis Hot Springs, Ridgway: A Complete Visitor Guide
Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgway is a clothing-optional, lithium mineral springs with ten soaking pools. Temperatures, 2026 prices, hours, and soaking etiquette.
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.
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.
Ouray Hot Springs Pool: The Complete Visitor Guide
