The Next Summit

A Colorado mountain blogger sharing articles, route guides, gear reviews and mountaineering how-to's for hiking, camping and climbing America's tallest mountains and peaks. Safe travels on the trail! See more at https://www.alexmderr.com/the-next-summit-blog 

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December 14ers in Colorado: A Beautiful but Dangerous Time to Climb

Curious about climbing a 14er in December? It's not something you should take lightly. December 14ers in Colorado include a great deal of risk due to the cold and snowy conditions. However, the rewards are well worth it, with amazing views, peace and solitude. Here are the benefits and dangers of climbing these peaks in

December is a beautiful time of year to hike and climb Colorado’s 14ers, but it’s also an extremely dangerous time, with risk lurking everywhere in the mountains. Extreme cold, slippery ice, and catastrophic avalanches are just a few of the things to be concerned about. Here’s a full overview of the danger, and how to have a safe and successful December climb.

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Best 13ers in Colorado | 7 Peaks to Avoid the Crowds

Let's face it: the Colorado fourteeners are getting crowded, and fast. Tens of thousands now climb the most popular peaks in the Front Range near Denver, with more than 800 people on Mount Bierstadt on the busiest day last July. If you're looking for a hiking or scrambling opportunity without crowded trails and summits, look

Looking for a less crowded peak to climb? These seven Colorado 13ers provide great solitude and adventure - you’ll probably have the summit entirely to yourself. Save travels on the trail!