Ascending Hikes – Horseshoe Mountain - Horseshoe and Peerless Mountain

Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This is an ~8 mile, ~2300 ft elevation gain out and back hike that gets us to the summits of two 13ers: Horseshoe and Peerless Mountains. We'll also experience some off-trail hiking as we descend from the summit of Peerless. Both summits are in the Mosquito Range of Pike National Forest. This is the the capstone (sixteenth) hike in the summer series of AHS hikes.

Hiking – Mount Flora and Mount Eva

From Berthoud Pass (any vehicle can access) we'll walk up past Colorado Mines toward the summit of Mt Flora. This direction should allow us to see any approaching weather from the northwest. We'll break at the summit. On the way back we'll loop over to the Colorado Mines summit and then down to the trailhead. Our pace will depend on the group but we'd like to keep a brisk pace. No guests or pets, please.

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop

This four-day expedition into the remote Chicago Basin provides an opportunity to experience one of Colorado’s most iconic alpine environments while minimizing the logistical challenges of access through a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Establishing a backcountry base camp allows participants to tailor the experience to their abilities and goals, with options ranging from demanding ascents of multiple 14,000-foot peaks to exploratory hikes among alpine lakes, tarns, and high mountain passes. The combination of wilderness travel, flexible daily objectives, and the rugged beauty of the San Juan Mountains makes this trip an exceptional blend of mountaineering challenge and alpine exploration.

Hiking – RMNP - Chasm Lake

Ascending Hikes - Endurance – Mt. of the Holy Cross via North Ridge

Mount of the Holy Cross is a high and prominent summit in the northern Sawatch Range. This difficult hike will test everyone's mettle as we ascend 5,600' over 11.25 miles.