There are 53 official 14ers in the state of Colorado and 5 additional “unofficial” peaks that are over 14,000 feet. Conquer all of them using my hike reviews!
Torreys & Grays from Loveland Pass is an alternative version of summiting these two extremely popular Front Range 14ers. Unlike the standard version, this hike is accessible year round and by any vehicle but is much more difficult than the Eastern approach. On the way to Torreys Peak, hikers will first have to summit…
Mt Elbert Box Couloirs are a series of easterly facing snow lines on Colorado’s highest peak. These lines range in difficulty but in general are considered a moderate snow climb and ski descent. On average, these lines are about 40-45° Typically, these lines last until mid June but often require several miles of carrying…
Uncompahgre Peak is a Colorado 14er located in the Eastern San Juan mountains of Colorado. This peak can be seen from Slumgullion Pass from the south and is one of the more gnarly looking mountains in the area. However, what looks like a difficult hike is actually mostly a Class 1 trail with a…
Emperor Couloir on Torreys Peak is about a 3,000ft couloir that is a great line for snow climbing and a ski/board descent on the North side of this popular 14er. The couloir is steep, around 40 degrees on average, getting closer to 50 near the summit. This is a north facing line which means…
Culebra Peak is a privately owned 14er located in southern Colorado. Due to the hike being on the Cielo Vista ranch which charges a fee, it is not an extremely popular hike. Most of the hiking is on a well established 4×4 road, but the last 2.5 miles to the summit involve some minor…
Cristo Couloir is a popular snow climb line on 14er Quandary Peak. This south facing line is a good introduction to couloir climbing and ski/snowboard descents in the backcountry. The line starts above the Blue Lakes Reservoir and works up to about 300 vertical feet below the summit. This couloir is usually “in” from…
