A gorgeous, sunny, mid-September ascent of Uncompahgre Peak, the tallest summit in Colorado's rugged San Juan Mountains.| dismal wilderness
September 16, 2023 Winter is comingOn my quest to summit every Colorado 14er, the San Juan Mountains have always presented a formidable challenge. The Elks may be slightly deadlier. And the Sawatch slightly more numerous. But the San Juans make up for these shortcomings in sheer remoteness. Getting to Southwest Colorado is just a lot … Continue reading "Handies Peak via American Basin"| dismal wilderness
An epic overnight to 14er Blanca Peak. A long backpack into the Sangres to Lake Como sets you up for a fun day on Blanca and Ellingwood.| dismal wilderness
An epic weekend on Kit Carson Peak and Chellenger Point, two fourteeners in the stunning Sangre de Cristo mountains.| dismal wilderness