by Max DesMarais | Feb 6, 2020 | Hiking
La Plata Peak is a beautiful peak located in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. This 14,361 foot summit has hikers gain over 4,500 feet of elevation to reach the summit. This is a common year round hike. Distance –9.6 miles round trip (15.45 km) Height – 14,336 feet...
by Ashley Spooner | Jan 30, 2020 | Hiking
Mt. Ellen’s wooded summit stands at 4,083 feet (1,244 m) in the middle of Vermont’s rightfully named Green Mountains. The Long Trail travels over its prominence. Because the east side of the mountain is part of the Sugarbush ski area, extensive views in...
by Douglas Scott | Jan 25, 2020 | Hiking, Travel
Drenched with rain, impossibly green and dripping with moss, the Hoh Rainforest of Olympic National Park is one of the gems of America’s public lands. Gracing the covers of magazines in the 1900s and a constant presence on social media feeds, the Hoh is a must-visit...
by Max DesMarais | Dec 26, 2019 | Hiking
Bear Peak is a fantastic mountain hike in Boulder, Colorado that offers stunning 360 degree views with an exposed summit. While the trail is often considered medium-hard, it provides a fun day hike that is extremely popular among runners, hikers, and weekend warriors....
by Max DesMarais | Dec 13, 2019 | Hiking
Wright peak is a stunning Adirondack 46er with 360 degree views on an exposed summit. Algonquin Peak towers above the summit of Wright peak, where it is common for hikers to combine these two hikes. With the short mileage and ample parking, this is a popular hike for...
by Max DesMarais | Dec 8, 2019 | Hiking
Mount Princeton is a 14,197 foot tall peak in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. This is a strenuous day hike that features incredible views of the valley below, and nearby peaks. It features a trailhead with 4wd access, and a longer route for...
