The Mt Democrat North Couloirs are a set of relatively untraveled snow lines on the immensely popular 14er. These lines have a longer approach and present several technical choices for route finding, especially on the descent. After climbing the 2,000 or so feet through the 40-45 degree slopes, you will find yourself on the…
The Wildcats to Carters traverse is a classic linkup of several New Hampshire peaks over 4,000ft. The trail either starts at Wildcat Mountain and goes North to Mt Moriah or vice-versa. There are several variations of this traverse but this guide will cover the full and most popular way to hike this route. Along…
Lake Agnes is an extremely popular alpine lake hike located in the Northern Mountains of Colorado. Part of the reason this lake is so popular is that it is family friendly and a great trail for hikers of all skill levels. Lake Agnes is located in State Forest State Park and does require a…
Looking to bring your dog up a 14er? It’s a great idea as long as you and your pup are both prepared. There are 58 mountains in Colorado over 14,000ft, in this blog I will cover which ones I think are dog friendly. Dog friendly 14ers are VERY much up to the individual and…
Humboldt Peak East Ridge route is the popular and safest way up this 14er during the winter months. Humboldt Peak is located in the Sangre de Cristo Range in Southeast Colorado. During the winter, a trek up to this summit involves hiking up a forest road, route finding through the trees and then some…
Guadalupe Peak is Texas’ highest peak at 8,751ft. The hike to the top of Texas is a moderately difficult hike with over 3,000ft of elevation gain over the course of its 8.5+ miles. Hikers will likely need a half or full day to summit this mountain, depending on experience levels and conditions. In terms…