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…
Pacific Peak East Ridge is a classic ridge scramble located in Summit County of Colorado. The route up to this 13er and Colorado centennial is mostly without a trail and requires lots of trail finding during the first ¼ of the hike. Once on the ridge, hikers are given almost a mile of excellent…
Whale Peak is a relatively unknown 13er located in the Front Range mountains of Colorado. This 13,078ft mountain has a number of ways to the summit, but the most fun in my opinion is the Whale’s Tail Couloir. This snow climb consists of 700ft of snow and is a moderate climb ranging from 30-40+…
Mt Bancroft is a 13,000 foot mountain located in the Front Range of Colorado. This mountain is not extremely popular but offers several routes to its summit, none of which have an official trail. Mt Bancroft’s East Ridge is a great option for those hikers looking for a challenging line to this 13er. The…
The Navajo Knobs hike is the longest maintained hiking trail within Capitol Reef National Park. The trail consists of a pretty consistent uphill climb which rewards hikers with outstanding views of the National Park and neighboring mountains in all directions. This hike is most popular during the summer and can get extremely hot so…
Horseshoe Mountain Boudoir Couloir is a fantastic snow climb for beginner hikers looking to gain experience in a couloir. The climb is about 900ft on 30-35 degree slopes topping out a few hundred yards from the summit of Horseshoe Mountain which is a Colorado centennial at 13,898ft. Although the majority of this hike is on…
