Rosalie Peak is a 13er and the 207th highest peak in Colorado at 13,575ft. This mountain is a prominent one located in the southern portion of Mt Evans Wilderness about an hour outside of Denver, Colorado. This mountain is named for Rosalie Bierstadt, wife of the famous painter of Western landscapes, Alfred Bierstadt. Fun…
Carrauntoohil is Ireland’s highest mountain at 1,038 meters or 3,407ft. While many hike this mountain from the popular Devil’s Ladder route, a great alternative option is to hike this mountain from Caher Mountain, Ireland’s 3rd highest peak. A hike up Carrauntoohil is challenging due to the tough terrain and unpredictable weather. This hike is…
Dyer Mountain is a Colorado 13er and centennial ranked as the 81st highest peak in the state. This mountain has a few different variations to gain its summit, but is generally hiked from neighboring Mt Sherman or Iowa Gulch. The hike from Mt Sherman consists of class 2 hiking with on and off trail. …
Fletcher Mountain is a 13er and centennial located just outside of Breckenridge, Colorado. This Ten Mile Range Peak is a great spot to hike year round, but particularly in the winter as it has relatively low avalanche risk and good trailhead access. Fletcher Mountain is not a super technical hike in the winter making…
Mount of the Holy Cross via Halo Ridge is an alternative route to the popular 14er located just outside of Minturn, Colorado. Unlike the standard route, the Halo Ridge of Holy Cross hikes by four beautiful high alpine lakes and unique Notch Mountain shelter creating a loop hike. Along the way to the summit,…
Mt Ouray is the 58th ranked Colorado peak at 13,971ft. Don’t let this short hike deceive you as the elevation gain is steady from the trailhead to the summit. Like many 13ers in Colorado, there is not an official trail for about 50% of the hike. Mt Ouray is dog friendly and a great…
