Jul 16 2026
Mount Belford 🏔️ Overview Mount Belford is a high, broad-shouldered fourteener in the Collegiate Peaks of Colorado’s Sawatch Range. Rising above Missouri Gulch within the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, the mountain offers one of the most popular high-altitude hiking objectives near Buena Vista and Leadville. Although Mount Belford’s standard route does not require technical climbing, the …
Jul 16 2026
Mount Columbia 🏔️ Overview Mount Columbia is a 14,073-foot summit in Colorado’s Collegiate Peaks, a celebrated group of mountains in the central Sawatch Range. Located northwest of Buena Vista in Chaffee County, the peak rises within the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness of San Isabel National Forest. Although Mount Columbia is lower and less topographically independent than …
Jun 30 2026
Mount Shavano 🏔️ Overview Mount Shavano is a 14,229-foot mountain in the southern Sawatch Range of central Colorado. Rising west of the Arkansas River Valley and northwest of Salida, it is the southernmost fourteener in the Sawatch Range and one of the most recognizable mountains in Chaffee County. The mountain is best known for the …
Jun 23 2026
Mount Elbert 🏔️ Overview Mount Elbert is the highest mountain in Colorado, the highest summit in the Rocky Mountains, and the second-highest mountain in the contiguous United States after Mount Whitney. Its broad summit rises to approximately 14,440 feet—or 4,401 meters—within Colorado’s Sawatch Range. Despite its record-setting elevation, Mount Elbert is not a technical climbing …
May 10 2025
🏔️ Overview The Sawatch Range is one of the highest and most impressive mountain ranges in the United States. Located in central Colorado, it forms part of the Southern Rocky Mountains and contains an extraordinary concentration of high summits, including Mount Elbert, the highest mountain in Colorado and the highest summit anywhere in the Rocky …
Nov 23 2023
Grizzly Peak (Sawatch Range) Rising majestically to 13,988 feet above sea level, Grizzly Peak stands as one of Colorado’s most captivating fourteeners, offering outdoor enthusiasts an extraordinary blend of geological wonder, diverse ecosystems, and challenging terrain. Located in the heart of the Sawatch Range, this remarkable summit delivers everything from gentle wildflower meadows to rugged …
Nov 23 2023
Mount of the Holy Cross Rising to 14,011 feet above sea level, Mount of the Holy Cross stands as one of Colorado’s most iconic and spiritually significant peaks. Located in the northern Sawatch Range within the Holy Cross Wilderness of White River National Forest, this remarkable fourteener captivates visitors with its distinctive cross-shaped snowfield that …
Nov 23 2023
Mount Ouray Mount Ouray is a prominent peak located in the U.S. state of Colorado, specifically within the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. This majestic mountain carries an elevation of approximately 13,961 feet, making it one of the highest peaks in the Sawatch Range. Mount Ouray is named after Chief Ouray, a notable leader …
Nov 22 2023
Mount Princeton Rising nearly 7,000 feet above the Arkansas River valley in just six miles, Mount Princeton commands attention like few peaks in Colorado’s Sawatch Range. This 14,200-foot fourteener doesn’t just tower over the landscape—it dominates it, creating one of the most spectacular mountain vistas in North America. Fast Facts Country: United States State/Province: Colorado …
Nov 22 2023
Mount Antero Rising majestically to 14,269 feet above sea level, Mount Antero commands attention as the highest summit of the southern Sawatch Range. This prominent fourteener, located in San Isabel National Forest just 12.2 miles southwest of Buena Vista, Colorado, offers adventurers a unique combination of challenging terrain, spectacular wildlife, and some of the finest …
