Father Dyer Peak via the East Ridge, 13,615 ft

This past Saturday, July 30th, we decided to break out the climbing helmets and scramble up a Colorado Peak. We were originally planning a Sunday climb of Kelso Ridge to the summit of Torrey’s Peak on Sunday with friends, but the weather forecast called…

Spruce Creek Trail and Continental Falls

Distance: 6 miles (out and back), Elevation Gain: 1,331 ft  Max Elevation: 11,439 ft,  Min. Elevation: 10,354 ft A very special guest this weekend, my mom, inspired this hiking destination. Tales of her college trips and fun in the past led the three of us all the way…