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Hikers on Quandary Peak in Colorado

13 tips for climbing a 14er in Colorado for the first time

By Julia Clarke last updated

Our tips for climbing a 14er in Colorado help you prepare for an amazing adventure, and live to tell about it afterwards

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Capitol Peak, Colorado

Solo climber dies in 900ft fall from Capitol Peak after handhold breaks away

By Cat Ellis published

Officials have called conditions on the mountain "treacherous" due to loose terrain

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Man very high on mountain summit recreating and taking in views

What is a boulder field in hiking?

By Julia Clarke published

What is a boulder field in hiking? We explain this common feature in high altitude adventures and discuss how to stay safe when crossing a field of big rocks

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A hiker descending one of Colorados 14ers

Hiking 14ers: how to stay alive when you’re bagging peaks

By Julia Clarke last updated

Hiking 14ers is an exhilarating mountain pursuit in the summer, but carries extra risk and requires special preparation for safety and success

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The aspen trees turn golden in the autumn on Capitol Peak in Aspen

Evan Gill, aka the Black Sherpa, summits every Colorado 14er

By Julia Clarke published

African American veteran Evan Gill summited all 58 of Colorado’s highest peaks in an effort to encourage more diversity and inclusivity in the outdoors

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El Diente Peak in Colorado

Hiker survives a night on the exposed cliff of Colorado 14er

By Julia Clarke published

The 35-year-old Durango man was airlifted to safety after spending the night on the notoriously challenging El Diente Peak

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Mountain landscape in the Uncompahgre Wilderness

Easiest 14ers in Colorado: 14 splendid peaks in the Rockies

By Julia Clarke published

Our guide to the easiest 14ers in Colorado gets you to the highest peaks without technical gear or long treks

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