UC Berkeley Ph.D. Student Becomes First Person to Ski All 15 of California’s 14,000′ Peaks A 14,000-foot peak is a spectacle to be seen. Because of their towering rarity, they have earned their own nickname and are referred to as “14ers.” The massive height and beauty of 14ers attract the most ambitious mountain enthusiasts looking for an adrenaline challenge. There are only four states in the U.S. that contain 14ers. Climbing and skiing down just […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 20, 2023 0 Comments
Quandary Peak Becomes Most Popular 14er In Colorado Recent data released by the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative shows that the most popular 14er for hikers last year was Quandary Peak in Summit County. Their annual Hiking Use Report showed historic trail usage rates at Quandary with a record 49,179 visitors to the trail. This was 29% more than the next most-used trail, Mount Bierstadt. A 14er, also known as […] Climbing Hannah | July 1, 2021 0 Comments
30 Pounds of Beer Bottles Removed From Colorado Fourteener Summitting one of the 58 14,000+ foot peaks is a quintessential Colorado experience. Each year, thousands of hikers flock from all over the world to stand atop one of these behemoths and enjoy the beautiful mountainous scenery that ‘Colorful’ Colorado has to offer. Related: Kentucky Woman Set To Climb All 14ers In Colorado, In The Name Of Charity It goes […] Spencer Cox | September 17, 2020 1 Comment
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