Category Archives: Thirteeners

Snow and Ash on Hunts Peak

Ben December 15, 2013 4 Comments

Still trying to get caught up on TRs from last year. In November Brian, Dillon, and I loaded up into the Jeep and made our way down to the Sangres with a less-than-stellar weather forecast looming over our heads. A more sensible group may have pushed the trip to a later date, but for some reason we got a wild hair and decided to try to stick it to Mother Nature on this particular weekend. Well as you may have guessed, the joke wound up being on us, kind of. Keep reading…

In Search of Solitude

Brian Miller November 21, 2013 9 Comments

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I’ve been trying to plan a trip to climb 13er Isolation Peak (13,118) in the southern region of Rocky Mountain National Park for a couple years now. After trying to make an overnighter out of it, I decided to consolidate the logistics and just do it in a long day. While I don’t prefer this style, it has it’s benefits, not to mention avoiding the weight on your shoulders, as well as the process of obtaining a permit in the park. Keep reading…

A Quick Jaunt up Keller

Ben October 24, 2013 2 Comments

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I had a Saturday morning to kill with zero obligations and little interest in hanging around the house. Looking at the various options available to a Denverite weekend warrior, I decided on a day hike of Keller Mountain in the Gore Range. I can’t say enough for the splendor of the Gores, so I won’t go much further than to say each time I get in there I become more and more enamored with the range and what it has to offer. Read more…

Thirsty for Peaks: A Fall Sangre Loop

Brian Miller October 5, 2013 No Comments

This loop is a great way to experience the Northern Sangre de Cristos without getting yourself in to too much trouble as you would on peaks like the Crestones or Little Bear. The 13ers in this area are more reminiscent of their Southern Sawatch neighbors than they are to the conglomerate monoliths that signify the range. Keep reading…

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