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Missouri Mountain is a great peak to day trip from Denver. If you're getting into solo hiking, this is also a very manageable peak to do alone.

Rustler’s Gulch is one of those hikes that is stunningly beautiful the whole way.

If you’re looking for a great starter solo adventure with stunning views, look no further. Horn Peak is it!

There are so many hikes around Denver, like Shanahan Ridge, that I've been avoiding because they get very crowded. But recently it occurred to me that the winter is the perfect opportunity to tick some of these off!

I turned left off the main highway. The air was heavy with darkness. There were no streetlights out here.

With reservation systems limiting mountain resort access this year, here are 11 irresistible things to do near Denver this winter that don't involve buying a lift ticket!

Cross Mountain is a stunning day hike near Telluride, offering views of Lizard Head and three 14ers--El Diente, Mt. Wilson, and Wilson Peak

This day hike starts right from the town of Telluride and explores two basins below Mt. Emma.

This beautiful loop hike includes part of the CDT and Highland Mary Lakes Trail with stellar mountain and lake views the whole way!

Wetterhorn Peak may just be my favorite 14er yet! Read the trip report and download the FREE route guide.