Upon returning to Boulder, Colorado, this August, I immediately longed for the exposed ridges and exciting scrambling characteristic of the granite peaks of my home in the eastern Sierra Nevada. I set out on a mission to find the best scrambles that Colorado offers to stretch my alpine scrambling season into September and bag some … Read more
I finished the Colorado Trail about a month ago, in the summer of 2022. The trail is majestic with vibrant wildflowers, epic ridge walks, incredible vistas, and unbeatable wildlife. If you are searching for an adventure to reinvigorate your love for life, rebuild your trust in humanity, and want to cry over the magic of … Read more
Located just 70 miles northwest of downtown Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is a large national park encompassing more than 300 miles of trails. Nested outside of the town of Estes Park, the park rises from an elevation of about 7,500 feet to the high point of over 14,000 feet. It includes more than … Read more
Don’t let the winter deter you from getting out on the trails this year! There are so many benefits to winter hiking, including the pure bliss you experience on the snow-dusted trails, getting way more bang for your buck on cardio, encountering significantly less traffic on the trails, and so much more! Be sure to … Read more
Colorado is home to 53 mountains with summits that reach over 14,000 feet. Colloquially referred to as fourteeners, these peaks promise great views, challenging adventures, and a whole lot of walking. Whether you want to bag all 53 or just see what the state has to offer, here is an ultimate guide to hiking Colorado’s … Read more
Colorado’s San Juans contain some of the most spectacular, rugged mountains in the lower 48. From alpine lakes to alpine meadows, and towering 14ers, this region of the state literally has it all. The San Juan mountain range contains many mountains above 14,000 feet and countless other peaks above 12,000 feet. The summer months come … Read more
The Indian Peaks Wilderness is a designated wilderness area just 50 miles Northwest of Denver. This area has more than two dozen hiking trails and is a spectacular gem so close to a large city. At over 70,000 acres and more than 130 miles of trails, there are many amazing hiking options. The topography of … Read more
Colorado has some of the most incredible hiking in the country. From the deep Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the highest point in Colorado on Mount Elbert, there is a lifetime of hiking to explore. The amazing part about hiking in Colorado is that not all hikes need to take a full day. Many … Read more
The hiking in Boulder Colorado and nearby is incredible. There are so many hiking trails accessible within minutes of downtown Boulder. Boulder is truly a hiker’s paradise. You can wander the Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks for days. In this guide, you will learn how to navigate all the best hikes in Boulder. The … Read more