Top 5 Colorado Hikes of 2019 2019 was a great year of hiking for me in Colorado and beyond. This post talks about the Top 5 Colorado Hikes of 2019 according to me. Number 5: Hagerman Tunnel & Lake Kicking off the list of top 5 Colorado Hikes of 2019 is Hagerman Tunnel and…
When you ask someone, when is hiking season? Most people will say spring, summer and fall. In Colorado where high elevation snow starts early, the amount of people hiking in the winter months decreases significantly. Winter hiking brings less crowds, more direct routes and sometimes more beautiful summit views than summer hikes do. However,…
Before ranking the Colorado 14ers here is some background on my journey. I have hiked all 58 of the 14ers in Colorado (as of 2021, closing in on 100 summits of the 14ers), I wanted to rank them and provide some thoughts on the experience and the mountains themselves. I have done my best…
I’m not used to failure when I hike. When I start a hike, getting to the top seems like a formality to me. Sure, it’s never guaranteed, but if I do my research beforehand, pack the proper gear and the weather stays true to the forecast, I generally summit the mountain. Fatigue, mental or…
Am I Ready to Hike a 14er? If you are new to Colorado or hiking – you may be wondering: how do I know if I am ready to hike a 14er? For those of you who are not familiar, a 14er is any mountain over 14,000 in elevation. Colorado has 53 official (58…
When it comes to hiking foot accessories, you have a lot of choices. This post will give a quick rundown of YakTraxs vs Microspikes vs Crampons vs Snowshoes. Before heading out and buying all 4, its important to know the pros and cons of each item. Let’s get into it! To watch this blog…
