A Quest into the Wild
Fletcher Mountain (13,951 ft)
The allure of standing atop 14,000-foot peaks and sense of accomplishment at reaching each one in Colorado remains a goal for us though our perspectives have shifted over the last several years. Popular trails have become even more popular, and nearly impossible for seeking…
Igloo Peak 13,060 ft. – Independence Pass
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but rather ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary Go Forth Sometimes you just have to get out of the house, and yardwork just won’t cut it. Allyson and I headed up to the mountains with no real plans —…
Mt. Sneffels via Southwest Ridge – Beta
This post is primarily a beta post for those interested in climbing Mt. Sneffels via the Southwest Ridge and descending the standard route (South Slopes). The approach is relatively straight forward and will not be discussed. The post is broken down into 7 sections;…
Mount Belford (14,197 ft) and Mount Oxford (14,153 ft): Sawatch Range
Distance: 11.2 miles Net elevation gain: 5,800 ft Date of summit: 6/24/17 As the day began to settle into dusk, we reached our destination for this quiet June Friday night. The dimly lit Rodeway Inn sign tiredly welcomed us to rest a few hours. Like…