The Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop is a bucket list hike for a lot of people. Considered one of the most beautiful backpacking trails in the USA, the alpine loop passes over four 12,000ft passes. Covering 27 miles and 7,500+ft of gain. For many, what started as a backpacking loop has turned into one of…
One of the hidden gems of Europe is their extensive (and mostly free) via ferrata system. And thankfully for us here in North America, the list of options is starting to grow. To help keep up with the every growing number of locations I’ve put together the a complete list of via ferrata – USA…
I’ve had a lot of questions about a Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim training plan for the Grand Canyon. Especially one for people that don’t have easy access to elevation gain. So to better help others I’ve put together the training plan a buddy and I are following (roughly) to get us ready for our R2R2R attempt in May…
Get ready for an adventure at one of Kentucky’s hidden gems. The Red River Gorge via ferrata run by the South East Mountain Guides is located in Wolfe County just outside of Compton Kentucky. We didn’t know much about the course before we made the trip in April 2021 and were in for a pleasant…
One of the true bucket list hikes/runs in the world. The R2R2R Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim run takes you across one of the most picturesque canyons in the world… Twice. Traveling 47 miles with 10,500+ ft of elevation gain accumulated over two climbs. This challenge draws hundreds of hikers and runners each year. But not all…
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…