Mar 05 2023
Mount Elbert Mount Elbert is considered the “Gentle Giant” of U.S. mountain climbing because most routes on the ascent are hiking trails that are ranked lower on the scale of difficulty compared to other mountains. Reveille Peak and Aggie Lake are located directly east of the mountain, with Bull Hill peak to the southwest, and …
Oct 28 2021
Mount Ouray Mount Ouray was named in honor of the Ute Chief Ouray, and Mount Chipeta, which sits northwest of Mount Ouray, was named for Chief Ouray’s wife. Country: United States Mount Ouray lies in the San Isabel National Forest, west of Poncha Pass, Colorado. Mountain Range: Sawatch Range, Rocky Mountains Elevation: 13,961 feet / …
Oct 28 2021
Grizzly Peak (Colorado) Grizzly Peak sits in the Collegiate Peaks in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains, south of Independence Pass, Colorado. Country: United States Mountain Range: Collegiate Peaks, Sawatch Range, Rocky Mountains Elevation: 13,995 feet / 4,266 meters Fun Fact: Grizzly Peak is the highest “thirteener” in the U.S., at 13,995 feet. Photos
Oct 28 2021
Mount of the Holy Cross Mount of the Holy Cross sits in the Holy Cross Wilderness of White River National Forest, west of Red Cliff, Colorado Country: United States Mountain Range: Sawatch Range, Rocky Mountains Elevation: 14,011 feet / 4,271 meters First Ascent: August 1873, by James Gardner and W.H. Holmes Fun Fact: The peak …
Oct 21 2021
Mount Princeton Mount Princeton lies in San Isabel National Forest, southwest of Buena Vista, Colorado. It was named for Princeton University. Country: United States State: Colorado Mountain Range: Collegiate Peaks, Sawatch Range, Rocky Mountains Elevation: 14,197 feet / 4,327 meters First Ascent: July 17, 1877, by William Libbey of Princeton University. The name was given …
Oct 20 2021
Mount Antero Mount Antero was named in honor of Chief Antero of the Uintah band of the Native American Ute tribe. It is situated about two miles northwest of Mt. White, and three miles northeast of Cronin Peak. By car, you can reach it via County Road 277 in Nathrop, Colorado. The mountain is located …
Oct 11 2021
La Plata Peak In Spanish, “La Plata” translates to “The Silver,” named for the many silver deposits in the area. La Plata Peak lies in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness of San Isabel National Forest, northwest Buena Vista, Colorado. Country: United States State: Colorado Mountain Range: Collegiate Peaks, Sawatch Range, Rocky Mountains Elevation: 14,361 feet / …
Oct 02 2021
Mount Harvard In 1869, Mount Harvard in Colorado was named by the members of the first Harvard Mining School class, who were on an expedition with professor Josiah Dwight Whitney and attributed the name to him. Country: United States It is located in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness of San Isabel National Forest, northwest of Buena …
Oct 01 2021
Mount Massive Mount Massive sits southwest of Leadville, Colorado, in the Mount Massive Wilderness of San Isabel National Forest, near the majestic peak of the Rockies, Mount Elbert. Massive is the second highest peak of the Rocky Mountains by only a seven foot difference from the third highest mountain of the Rockies, Mount Harvard. It …
