An easy 14er? OK, that’s an oxymoron. An “easier” 14er is probably the best description for the South Mount Elbert Trail. Also known as the Mount Elbert East Ridge Trail, it climbs the east ridge to the summit of Mount Elbert, the highest mountain in the Rocky Mountains at 14,433. The trail is classified as …
There is no easy 14er, but there are some that are better to start out on if you are a beginner. Mt. Bierstadt West Slopes trail is a great one to get you started, but it is still not without its challenges. The Mt. Bierstadt West Slopes trail is classified by 14ers.com as a Class …
Hiking in high altitude is something to be taken seriously and something you have to prepare for, especially when you live near sea level. But how do you train for a 14er when you live at sea level? Here is how I trained for a 14er hike and a few mistakes I made along the …