When planning a Rocky Mountain West trip, it’s helpful to have knowledge about the destination in order to best prepare. At The Outdoor Corps, we feature articles with equipment suggestions, naturalist details, and other useful content to aid trip planning. Our goal is to ensure that you have the information you need to make your adventures more enjoyable.
Indeed, in the “Knowledge” category, you’ll find suggested itineraries, recommend packing lists, etc., intended to get you ready for your trip. In addition, you’ll find content such as hiking and backpacking guides, historical and ecological information, and so much more. So, have fun out there and never stop exploring!
Mount Bierstadt is the 38th tallest mountain in Colorado at 14,065ft. Located near Georgetown, CO in the Mount Evans Wilderness of Pike National Forest, Mount Bierstadt is considered an easier 14er mountain to summit. Most hikers ascend via the Class 2 West Slopes route, which begins at the Guanella Pass Trailhead and is 7.2 miles roundtrip.
Mount Yale is the 21st tallest mountain in Colorado at 14,200ft. Located near Buena Vista in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, most hikers ascend via the Class 2 Southwest Slopes route. Beginning at the Denny Creek Trailhead, this route is non-technical, but requires a steep 4,300ft. climb and 9.2 miles roundtrip.
Mount Audubon (13,223ft.) is a 13er mountain located in Colorado's Front Range and within the Indian Peaks Wilderness near Ward, CO. The standard route to Mount Audubon's summit is via its Class 2 North Slope. At 8.0 miles roundtrip with about 2,700ft. of elevation gain, this hike is fairly strenuous, but is a great introduction into 13er hiking.
Colorado certainly has no shortage of amazing backcountry ski areas. If you're interested in exploring all that the Colorado backcountry has to offer this winter, our guide showcases some of the top touring zones to consider for your next adventure. Enjoy the exploration!
Challenger Point and Kit Carson are two Colorado 14er mountains in the Sangre de Cristo Range and are typically summited in the same outing. This hike review covers the popular 14.5 mile Easy Class 3 route of Challenger Point's north slope and the west ridge of Kit Carson.
Mount Sniktau (13,240ft.) is a 13er mountain located in Colorado's Arapaho National Forest near Loveland Pass. The standard route to Mount Sniktau's summit is via its Class 1 Southwest Ridge. At 3.7 miles roundtrip with about 1,250ft. of elevation gain, this hike is challenging but relatively easy in comparison to other Colorado 13er and 14er hikes.
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