The Blue Lakes trail is a stunning hike that takes you up to three different high alpine lakes in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The lower lake, the first that hikers encounter, is a bright turquoise making it one of the most unique in the state. If you continue on to the upper…
The Grand Couloir on Mt Aetna is a 2,900ft long moderate backcountry ski run located near Monarch Pass in Central Colorado. This south / southwest facing couloir has a sustained grade of about 35 degrees with the steepest parts right around 40°. The Grand Couloir is a great introduction to snow climbing and backcountry…
North Star Mountain is a ranked 13er located in Summit County of Colorado. This mountain is great to hike year round, but in particular a good trail for those looking to gain some winter hiking experience at a relatively low risk level. The hike starts from Hoosier Pass and works along a Class 2…
The Beaver Brook trail in Colorado is a 9.7 mile one way trail located in the Front Range of Colorado. This trail is very popular for the first sections as it connects with the Chavez Trail off I70 on one end and the Windy Point overlook in Golden on the other. Although this trail…
Raspberry Mountain is a short out and back hike located just outside of Woodland Park, Colorado. Nestled on the slopes of 14er Pikes Peak, this mountain is far less demanding and can be hiked year-round with very little additional gear. Raspberry Mountain is a great spot for a short hike with outstanding views on…
The Tour de Abyss is a popular ridge scramble that starts near Mt Blue Sky, works over to the south ridge of Mt Bierstadt then on to the Sawtooth Ridge and back to the summit of Mt Blue Sky. This is a unique way to hike these very popular two Colorado 14ers but is…
