The Loveland Pass to Abasin traverse is a class 3 scramble that starts at the popular Front Range mountain pass and ends at the local’s favorite spot during the winter months, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. The traverse is not very frequently traveled but is fairly straightforward in terms of route finding and is a…
The Tenmile Traverse is a classic ridge scramble located outside of Breckenridge and Frisco Colorado. While the full version of this traverse adds several more miles and is a one way route, this alternative here is a fantastic way to experience about half of the traverse, including the best scrambling the full traverse has…
Wheeler Peak is the highest mountain in New Mexico at just over 13,000ft. Although thousands of hikers each year summit Wheeler and call it a day, there is a much better route to be had after the state high point. Hikers looking for a great ridge scramble can tackle the Wheeler Cirque which consists…
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…
La Plata Peak via Ellingwood Ridge is considered a Colorado classic by many. Great athletes like Anton Krupicka and Kilian Jornet have conquered it in under 2 hours but for most mortals, this will be an EXTREMELY long day on the mountain. This is one of the most technical, frustrating and for some, fun,…
Mt Helen, Father Dyer & Crystal Peak are a trio of 13ers (two official, one unofficial) located outside of Breckenridge, Colorado. At 13,852ft Crystal Peak A is a Colorado Centennial ranked as the 82nd highest mountain in the state. The hike along these three peaks is mostly without a trail until you descend Crystal…
