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Summitting the second highest peak in the Rockies
The trail eased me in so effortlessly, it was almost easy to forget I was ascending one of the Rocky Mountains' true giants — their second-highest summit.
Pushing myself towards the summit of Mt. Belford
Trail ratings start at Class 1 — the so-called 'easy' climbs. Mt. Belford wears that badge, but even 'easy' in the Rockies still means business.
Summiting three mountain peaks before lunch
It's a rare gift when a single trail lets you tag multiple summits in just one day — and the Decalibron is one of those rare, high-altitude gems.
Running out of water while on Mt. Shavano
The climb was punishing — 6,000 feet of relentless elevation gain, and just when things couldn't get worse, our water ran dry. Every step after that felt...
Ending my trip on a high note by summiting Grays Peak
Kicking off above the treeline — a setting I never tire of—the trail led us into an expansive, bowl-shaped valley that felt like the calm before the climb.
Having a pleasantly easy hike up Mt. Bierstadt
A favorite among Colorado's 14ers, this peak's proximity to Denver makes it a go-to for hikers — and its relatively easy route invites plenty of eager...
Navigating ridges and switchbacks on La Plata Peak in Colorado
After a restless night and a seemingly endless trek through thick, shadowy woods, the trail suddenly broke open, revealing a towering wall of rock, its...
Discovering a new outdoor passion on Quandary Peak
Most of the trail was shrouded in dense woods, where the path twisted upward in a series of rock-carved staircases, each switchback feeling like a step...
Trying something new: summitting a mountain at 14,000 feet
After summoning every bit of courage, I set off for Colorado, ready to take on my first 14er — an intimidating peak rising over 14,000 feet into the sky.