Mount Massive via Southwest Slopes: 14,421 ft

Distance: 8.06 miles (out and back) Elevation Gain: 4,037 ft. (net) Max Elevation: 14,421 ft. Min. Elevation: 10,384 ft. 14er # 13 We drove once again into the land of the gentle giants a mere 6 days later to tackle our next objective in the Sawatch Range, Mount Massive. Massive…

Ouzel Falls and Lake: Wild Basin

Distance: 11.13 miles (out-and-back; spurs) Elevation Gain: 1,702 ft  Max Elevation: 10,033 ft  Min. Elevation: 8,517 ft For our Fourth of July celebration, we thought what better way to celebrate than by exploring a little bit more of the country on foot. Thus, early on Independence Day morning…

Twin Sisters Peaks

Distance: 7.04 (Out and Back)  Elevation Gain: 2,556 ft  Max Elevation: 11,406 ft  Min. Elevation: 9,168 ft “When preparing to climb a mountain, pack a light heart!” ~ Dan May Sometimes, our best laid plans do not materialize leaving us restless and discouraged. The original plan of…