Choosing a winter ski resort in Colorado can be overwhelming. There are so many options and they all look good! My winter ski resort reviews will provide pros and cons to each mountain to help make your decision process easier. Looking for great tree runs? Want a great place to eat after your long day on the mountain? Would you prefer to be the only one riding on the mountain trail? My reviews will help you break down each resort from parking fees to back country terrain, to ensure your day at the winter ski resort is the best it can be. The only thing these reviews would provide is 12 inches of fresh powder, mother nature will take care of that!
What to pack for a winter hike? How will my packing list vary by my objective? In this blog I cover my usual list of items that I find in my bag and how to pack for a winter hike vs a hike during other times of the year. Keep in mind that what…
Dead Dog Couloir on Torreys Peak is about a 2,000ft couloir that is a great line for snow climbing and a ski/board descent. The couloir is steep, around 40 degrees on average, getting closer to 50 near the summit. This is an east facing line which means that it will usually melt out fairly…
Missouri Mountain North Couloirs are a series of couloirs on this popular 14er located in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado. The most popular couloir on this mountain is the “C” couloir because it is less steep and heavily traveled but the North Couloir direct is also a fantastic line to climb and snowboard….
Crags Trail is a popular out and back hike located on the Northwest side of 14er Pikes Peak near Divide, Colorado. A crag is just a series of rugged rocks or cliffs and these red ones are the backdrop of a beautiful scene at the top of this hike. Crags Trail is popular year…
Dragon Tail couloir is a classic snow climb and ski route located in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The hike to the couloir starts at the Bear Lake Trailhead and works about 2 miles up directly to the north side of Emerald Lake. The couloir climbs over 1,600ft with a maximum steepness of…
Mt Guyot is a 13,376ft mountain located in the Front Range of Colorado. This 13er is a relatively unpopular hike but is a great line to ski or snowboard during the winter, spring and early summer months because of its north facing aspects. Although there are a few routes to the summit, Mt Guyot’s…
