13ERS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS
WHY WE LOVE COLORADO’S 13ERS
More solitude, same incredible scenery
If you’re dreaming of a quieter, more authentic mountain experience, you’ll want to read this latest piece from Outside Online: “Forget 14ers. Here’s Why 13ers in Colorado Are Even Better.”
If you hike for solace, 13ers are for you
Rather than battling the summer crowds on popular 14,000-foot peaks, the article spotlights Colorado’s 13,000-foot mountains (13ers) as beautiful, challenging, and refreshingly uncrowded alternatives—even noting a peak ascent where the author and their group saw only two other hikers on the way to stunning views.
Escaping the crowds, keeping the challenge
One quote from the Outside article stood out:
“In terms of scenery, physical effort, and challenge, they are quite the same … The difference is the 13ers will be considerably less trafficked, by a huge margin.” — Outside Online
At Colorado Adventure Guides, we totally agree. That sense of solitude we guide you into—from Silverthorne and beyond—is exactly what makes these 13ers so special. Ready to escape the crowds for your next backcountry trip?
Read the full article on Outside Online
