Just a few miles outside of Gatlinberg TN sits Mt Le Conte (6,593′) and one of the the Smokey Mountain’s hidden gems. The LeConte Lodge is the highest guest lodge on the east coast at 6,400′, offering hikers a way point for snacks and bathrooms on there way to the top of Mt. LeConte. And…
Located in Ouray Colorado, the Ouray Via Ferrata opened to the public in mid 2020 and is only the second free via ferrata in the united states. And the only one currently built to EU safety standards. The other free ferrata is located in just an hour drive away in Telluride Colorado, and offers a…
Located in western Colorado outside the town of Montrose is one of Americas hidden natural wonders. At 2,722 feet deep, with brilliant black wall, Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park features one of the most dramatic canyons on the world. Some parts of the canyon will not see the sun for months giving…
With so many amazing mountains in the Elk range it’s easy to miss one of the Aspen areas most unique hiking trails. Hiking Seven Castle Creak Trail will have you following a local creek up a slot canyon with multiple waterfalls. Several featuring fixed ropes allowing you to climb the falls. We hiked the trail…
To help myself and others work through all of Colorado’s tallest peaks I’ve put together a Colorado 14ers map using google maps. I have them separated by range and will be adding in info including rank, peak elevation, popular routes and other resources for each of the 14,000′ peaks over time. The map includes the…
If you’re in search of a fun 14er with a permanent slow field/slide, hiking Castle and Conundrum Peaks is the perfect adventure for you! Just 20 minutes outside of Aspen, located in the Elk Mountain Range, this (difficult) class 2 trail is classic for many and a great way to introduce yourself to snow conditions.…
Located just 60 miles from the heart of Denver Colorado, The Kelso Ridge trail is a class 3 scramble up Torreys peak. Which along with neighboring Greys Peak, are two of the most summit ed 14ers in Colorado. The two 14,000+ ft peaks are located next to each other sharing a saddle that connect the…
By nature most ultra marathon runners can be classified as adventure seekers. So when it comes to choosing a race, for many it’s the tougher the better. Races like Leadville, Western States, Hard Rock, the UTMB and many more have become running royalty with system that take years to get into. And with the popularity…
Located 30 minutes from the heart of Breckenridge Colorado, Quandary Peak stands at 14,265′ and is the highest mountain in the Tenmile Range. Featuring a class 1 standard rout it’s a popular Colorado 14er for people vacationing in the area and traveling from Denver. Especially on the weekends and holidays. For those looking for more…
If you’re looking for a tough 50k ultra marathon then the Quest for the Crest 50k in Asheville NC shpuld be at the top of your list. Put on by RunBum Tours, one of trail running’s premier race organizers the Quest for the Crest is billed as the hardest 50k in the country. Boasting 12,000+…
