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As a mountaineer, and I use that term loosely, I have been on 36 major climbs around the world since I started at age 38. I have climbed well above 6000 meters over ten times, summited K2 on July 27, 2014 and Everest four times summiting on May 21, 2011 and Manaslu (26,759' /8,156 m) in October 2013. I have climbed all of Colorado's 58 14,000' mountains. I completed climbing 7 of the 8 "7 Summits" between November 2010 and October 2011. You can read all the details on this site.

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K2 Summit July 27, 2014

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7 Summits 2011

Alan's Climb Summary
Asia	Antarctica	Africa	Europe	North America	South America	Oceania	Other
• Everest • K2 • Cho Oyu • Manaslu • Broad Peak • Shishapangma • Ama Dablam • Kala Patar (Khumbu Trek) • Everest Base Camp	• Vinson	• Kilimanjaro	• Mt. Elbrus • Mont Blanc • Ben Nevis	• Denali • Orizaba • Whitney • Rainier • 58 Colorado 14ers • Longs Peak • Grand Tetons	• Aconcagua • Alpamayo • Patagonia • Cayambe • Cotopaxi • Chimbroaza	• Carstensz Pyramid • Kosciuszko • New Zealand	• Ice Climbing • Rock Climbing • 7 Summits

The 7 Summits A Message of Alzheimer's Hope, Need and Urgency from the 7 Continents in 322 Days

Mt. Kosciuszko Australia I summited Kosciuszko on October 27, 2011. continue	Carstensz Pyramid New Guinea I summited Carstensz Pyramid on October 22, 2011 with Mountain Trip's Scott Woolums. continue	Kilimanjaro Africa I summited Kilimanjaro on September 19, 2011 with IMG's Eben Reckord. continue	Mt. Elbrus Europe I summited Mount Elbrus on August 11, 2011 with Moscow operator AlpsIndustria. continue

Mt. McKinley North America I reached 17,200' at the High Camp on Denali in mid July 2011 with Mountain Trip. continue	Mt. Everest Asia I summited Mt. Everest at 5:00 AM on May 21, 2011 via the South Col route with IMG Sherpa, Kami Sherpa. continue	Aconcagua South America I summited on January 29, 2011 with IMG's Peter Anderson. continue	Vinson Antarctica I summited on December 9, 2010 with IMG's Phil Ershler. continue

Colorado 14ers - all 54 (58) summited			FAQs
Alan's Climb Detail
When & Where	MOUNTAIN click on the mountain	Summary Compare the climbs from Rainier to Everest Compare the 7 Summits	Pictures & Trip Reports
July 2019 Bolivia	Huayna Potosi 19,974' - 6088m	In July 2019, I attempted three peaks in Bolivia: Pequeno Alpamayo (17,749 ft / 5,410 m.), Huayna Potosi (19,974-feet/6,088-meter) and Illimani (21,122 ft / 6438 m). Due to weather and a throat infection I only reach Tarija at 17,400' just beside Pequeno Alpamayo and turned back around 17,500' on Huayna Potosi after getting sick. I didn't attempt Illimani.	Dispatches FAQ Trip Report
July 2019 Bolivia	Pequeno Alpamayo 17,749' - 5410 m	In July 2019, I attempted three peaks in Bolivia: Pequeno Alpamayo (17,749 ft / 5,410 m.), Huayna Potosi (19,974-feet/6,088-meter) and Illimani (21,122 ft / 6438 m). Due to weather and a throat infection I only reach Tarija at 17,400' just beside Pequeno Alpamayo and turned back around 17,500' on Huayna Potosi after getting sick. I didn't attempt Illimani.	Dispatches FAQ Trip Report
January 2019 Ecuador	Chimborazo 20,703' - 6310m	In January 2019, I will went to Ecuador to climb three peaks in the Andes: Cayambe 18,997 feet/5790 meters, Cotopaxi 19,348 feet/5897 meters, and Chimborazo 20,703 feet/6310 meters. Chimborazo is the highest mountain in Ecuador. It is the highest peak near the equator. Chimborazo is not the highest mountain by elevation above sea level, but its location along the equatorial bulge makes its summit the farthest point on the Earth's surface from the Earth's center. We summited the close by sub peak, Pico Veintimilla at 20,433' and turned back from the main summit due to weather on January 28, 2019.	Dispatches FAQ Trip Report
January 2019 Ecuador	Cotopaxi 19,348' - 5897m	In January 2019, I traveled to Ecuador to climb three peaks in the Andes: Cayambe 18,997 feet/5790 meters, Cotopaxi 19,348 feet/5897 meters, and Chimborazo 20,703 feet/6310 meters. It is the second highest summit in Ecuador. We summited on January 25, 2019.	Dispatches FAQ Trip Report
January 2019 Ecuador	Cayambe 18,997' - 5790m	In January 2019, I traveled to Ecuador to climb three peaks in the Andes: Cayambe 18,997 feet/5790 meters, Cotopaxi 19,348 feet/5897 meters, and Chimborazo 20,703 feet/6310 meters. It is the third-highest mountain in Ecuador. We reached 17,100' before turning back due to horrendous weather on January 22, 2019.	Dispatches FAQ Trip Report
October 2018 Nepal	Island Peak 20,305' - 6189m	After breaking my leg in three places in February 2017 when a 100 mph wind gust cart-wheeled me off a peak in Colorado, I summited the Nepal mountain, Island Peak at 20,305-feet - 6,189-meters with my good friend Kami Sherpa. As always this is one of my Memories are Everything^® climbs.	Dispatches FAQ Trip Report
April/May 2015/2016 Nepal	Lhotse 27,940' - 8516m	After a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, the climbing season was cancelled on both sides of Everest, and Lhotse. I was nearing Camp 2 at 21,500 feet when it hit. This was my attempt in April/May 2015 to summit the world's fourth highest peak at 27,940' as the first climb of Project 8000. Sponsored by Banner Alzheimer's Registry. I returned in 2016 but left after 4 weeks with an upper respiratory infection.	FAQ
July 2014 Pakistan	K2 28,251' - 8611m	I summited K2 on my 58th birthday July 27, 2014. It is the world's 2nd highest mountain and one of the world's most difficult and dangerous. I climbed it to further the fight against Alzheimer's. Sponsored by Abila with Advocacy through Us Against Alzheimer's and Cure Alzheimer's Fund This is one of my Memories are Everything^® climbs	Dispatches, FAQ
September 2013 Nepal	Manaslu 26,759' -8156m	I summited* the 8th highest peak on September 25, 2013, Manaslu at 26,759 feet 8156 meters in Nepal. The route was the most difficult in years due to a large avalanche in 2012 plus other mountain movements and a low snow year. The tiny summit was scary indeed! * Update October 2023: With new information that most people stopped a bit short of the true summit, this is my response when asked if I summited in 2013: "I thought I did. I was told by world-record Everest Summiteer, Phurba Tashi Sherpa, that I did. He fixed the ropes that year. But I saw a couple of snow bumps behind me and always wondered. Anyway, it really doesn't;t matter to me if I touched the precise tippy-top or not. I climbed with a great team, made wonderful lifelong friends and was encouraged during that climb to attempt K2, which I then summited (true!) the next year on my 58th birthday. So I call Manaslu a success."	2013 Trip report FAQ
July 2012 Washington, US	Mt. Rainier 14,410' - 4392m	I returned to climb Rainier via the Emmons-Winthrop route in July 2012 with several good friends in including Jim Davidson. We summited in good form on a rare perfect day for Rainier.	2012 Trip Report,FAQ
July 2012 Peru	Alpamayo 19,511' - 5947 m	I summited Alpamayo on July 3, 2012 via the French Direct route with a small team from Altitude Junkies. It was physical and technical snow/ice climb up the face with amazing views of the Cordella Blanca range.	2012 Trip Report, FAQ, Pictures
March 2012 UK, Scotland	Ben Nevis 4,409' - 1344m	I summited Ben Nevis on March 5, 2012. I used the technical Tower Ridge, one of the classics in mountaineering. While not the altitude challenge of 8000m peaks, Ben offers significantly technical challenge and is thoroughly enjoyable.	2012 Trip Report FAQ
October 2011 Australia	Kosciuszko 7,310' - 2229m	I summited Kosciuszko on October 27, 2011. It was a fun and easy climb with beautiful views of the Snowy Mountain Range. While a walk up, this final climb in my 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's provided another opportunity send our message of hope, need and urgency to find a cure Alzheimer's, improve early detection and support family caregivers. This was my 8th climb of the 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's: Memories are Everything^®.	2011 Trip Report Photo Gallery FAQs
October 2011 Papua New Guinea	Carstensz Pyramid 16,023' - 4884m	I summited Carstensz Pyramid on October 22, 2011 with Scott Woolums of Mountain Trip. Carstensz was a maze of logistics challenges, difficult conditions and rewarding climbing, including the infamous Tyrolean traverse across a 50' gap. I have a great video of me pulling myself upside down across the suspended cable. But the real challenge was just getting there. We arranged a helicopter to avoid the 6 day jungle trek but barely made it in and out. This was my 7th climb of the 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's: Memories are Everything^®.	2011 Trip Report Photo Gallery FAQs
September 2011 Africa	Mt. Kilimanjaro 19,340' - 5896m	I summited Kilimanjaro on September 19, 2011 with Eben Reckord of IMG. Kili is one of the world's highest volcanoes and considered a walk-up by many climbers but still represents a deadly threat with a very large vertical gain and harsh summit conditions. We took the Machame route that started in the jungle and went through five microclimates to the summit. Our team had 100% success. This was my 6th climb of the 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's: Memories are Everything^®.	2011 Trip Report Photo Gallery FAQs
August 2011 Russia	Mt. Elbrus 18,513' - 5642m	I summited Elbrus on August 11, 2011 climbing from the less common north side. Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe and is located in Southern Russia. It was a fast climb taking only 5 days once I arrived in Russia. The climb was good but the Russian experience was better. This was my 5th climb of the 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's: Memories are Everything^®.	2011 Trip Report Photo Gallery FAQs
June/July 2011 Alaska	Denali 20,320' - 6,193m	I reached 17,200' at the High Camp on Denali in mid July 2011. We did not summit due to hurricane force winds on the summit after waiting for 8 days for better conditions. I consider this a non-summit and not a failure similar to how Alzheimer's researchers feel when a clinical trial does not result in their original objectives. Every effort results in lessons and I was able to forward the message of hope, need and urgency for an Alzheimer's cure during my climb. This was the 4th climb of the 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's: Memories are Everything^®.	2011 Trip Report Photo Gallery FAQs
April/May, 2011 Nepal	Everest 29,035 - 8850m	I summited Everest on May 21, 2011 from the South side. I had trained hard with previous 18 months and approached this attempt completely differently from my previous efforts. The trip report is a very compete description of my cause, climb and detailed account of the summit night. This was the 3rd climb of the 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's: Memories are Everything^®.	2011 Trip Report
April 2011 Nepal	Lobuche East 20,075' - 6119m	I summited Lobuche East as part of my acclimatization process for my successful summit of Everest a few weeks later. It was a more of a high altitude trek across steep snow slopes - perfect training for the lower sections of Everest. Many teams now use Lobuche East for acclimatization to eliminate at least one trip through the Khumbu Icefall.	2011 Trip Report
January, 2011 Argentina	Aconcagua 22,834' - 6960m	We summited on January 29, 2011. Aconcagua is the highest peak outside of the Himalaya at 22,834'. While not a technical climb per se, it is known for harsh winds and extremely cold temperatures on summit day. We had a great team led by IMG and 100% success rate. This was the 2nd climb of the 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's: Memories are Everything^® and my third summit on three climbs of Aconcagua!	2011 Dispatches, pictures, videos FAQ
December 2010 Antarctica	Mt. Vinson 16,067' - 4897m	We summited on December 9th. 600 miles from the South Pole, Mount Vinson was the last of the 7 Summits to be conquered and is known for some of the worst weather on the planet. The view of endless ice and snow from Vinson's summits was one of the most astounding scenes I have ever witnessed. This was the 1st climb of the 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's: Memories are Everything^®.	Trip report, Video and Pictures
April 2010 California	Mt. Whitney 14,491' - 4416m	Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in the lower United States. Denali is the highest in Alaska. I summited it via the Mountaineer's Route with a new group of friends. It was a wonderful experience on a worthy route. The weather was perfect and I admire those who summit in extreme conditions.	Trip Report, Video and Pictures
April/May, 2008 Nepal	Everest 29,035' - *8850m*	I returned to Everest in 2008, to attempt the South side again as part of The Road Back to Mt. Everest . I had trained hard with four previous high altitude climbs in the prior 8 months. I felt great the majority of the climb but felt it was too dangerous for me to continue and turned back at the Balcony or 27,500' (8300m) which was 1535 ' short of the highest point on earth. This was my highest altitude ever reached. I have written an extensive document on the experiences during this climb as impacted by the Chinese Olympic torch summit and closure of the north and heavy restrictions on the south side. It is a PDF document named Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics	Dispatches, Trip Report, Pictures, FAQ
January, 2008 Mexico	Orizaba 18,880' - 5730m	Orizaba is the 3rd highest mountain in North America after Denali and Logon. This was my last climb on The Road Back to Mt. Everest before Everest. I summited with my good friends Patrick, Robert, Scott and Dave. It was a nice climb and is a nice introduction to higher altitude climb.	Dispatches, Pictures & Videos
January, 2008 Argentina	Aconcagua 22,834' - 6960m	I returned to Aconcagua and summited again in 2008 as part of my training for The Road Back to Mount Everest. Please enjoy the dispatches sent by sat phone directly from the summit!	2008 Dispatches, pictures, videos FAQ
Sept/Oct, 2007 Tibet	Shishapangma 26,335' - 8027m	Shishapangma is the 14th highest mountain on Earth and the lowest of the 8000m mountains, this was a climb on The Road Back to Mt. Everest. Weather conspired to stop all but two climbers in 2007. I topped out at 7000m or 23,000' in excellent health and raised some money for the Cure Alzheimer's Fund - so I was pleased.	Dispatches, Pictures & Videos,FAQ
June 2007 Alaska	Denali 20,320' - 6,193m	In 2007, I reached 17,000 before turning back with a mystery illness. This was a climb on The Road Back to Mt. Everest.	Trip Report, Pictures, FAQ
June, 2006 Pakistan	Broad Peak 26,401' - 8047m	This was an expedition to climb Broad Peak and then to "have a good showing" on K2. I reached 21,000' on Broad or Camp 2 before abandoning the climb due to weakness that resulted from a severe bug I contracted on the trek in. The Karakorum ranges was magnificent and I was very lucky to have unbelievable weather for the month I spent there. I improved my dispatches by sending audio, video and written dispatches with pictures real time from all over the mountains. Other than the bug, it was a great trip!	Dispatches, Pictures, Videos, FAQ, K2 Pictures
February, 2005 Argentina	Aconcagua 22,834' - 6960m	I summited Aconcagua in February 2005. It was my first climb above 20,000' since Everest in 2003. It is one of the "7 Summits" since it is the highest mountain in South America. Please enjoy the dispatches sent by sat phone directly from the summit!	2005 Dispatches, pictures, videos FAQ
July, 2004 Washington, US	Mt. Rainier 14,410' - 4392m	A nice alpine climb similar to Mont Blanc or a smaller version of Denali. I summited along with eight friends in July 2004. We had absolutely perfect conditions, rare for Rainier, and made the summit in a swift five hours and twenty minutes from camp Muir.	Dispatches, Pictures, FAQ
July, 2004 Oregon, US	Mt. Hood 11,237' - 3452m	A straight forward US West Coast volcano complete with some steep slopes to the summit. I summited Hood with two friends a few days prior to climbing Mt. Rainier. After spending the past two years on Everest, it was nice to climb in the U.S. but more importantly to be back in my crampons and on a rope with good friends.	Trip Report, Pictures
April/May, 2003 Nepal	Everest 29,035' - *8950m*	I returned to Everest in 2003, to attempt the South side again. While it was incredible to be back only ten months after my 2002 climb, it was a big disappointment with altitude sickness and weather problems. I knew about halfway through I would not summit so I reset my goal to go as high as I could - safely - and reached 27,200' (8250m), the exact same spot as 2002.	Dispatches, Trip Report, Pictures, FAQ
April/May, 2002 Nepal	Everest *29,035' -* *8850m*	In 2002 I attempted Everest using the Southeast ridge route. This was my most difficult climb thus far due to the length of the trip, logistics and health. I reached 27,200' (8250m), a personal record, before turning back just below the balcony due to a lung infection. It was a fabulous trip that I never anticipated making when I starting climbing seven years earlier.	Dispatches, Trip Report, Pictures, FAQ
July, 2001 Alaska	Denali 20,320' - 6,193m	North America's highest mountain, Denali was easier than I expected. It was mostly snow slopes with a few difficult sections above the Basin camp. We reached Denali pass at 18,200' before extreme weather turned us back.	Trip Report, Pictures, FAQ
Multiple Colorado	Rock Climbing	Most of my rock climbing has been in Colorado. It has proven invaluable to have rock experience on the 8,000 m peaks.	Pictures
October, 2000 Nepal	Ama Dablam 22,494' - 6,856m	Maybe my most satisfying climb. When I first saw it, I never considered climbing Ama Dablam . Technical climbing with both rock and ice, it was very satisfying to summit this beautiful mountain in Nepal. This summit gave me confidence to attempt Everest.	Trip Report, Pictures, FAQ
September, 2000 Wyoming	Grand Teton	I wanted more experience with technical rock climbing before Ama Dablam. I found summiting the Grand a nice challenge and learned a lot.	Pictures
February, 2000, 2004, 2006 Colorado	Ouray	Technical ice climbing at the Ouray Ice Park is a special time. Man-made frozen waterfalls creates a nice environment to learn or improve ice climbing skills.	Pictures
December, 1999 New Zealand		The Milford Track is called the 'most beautiful walk in the world'. and I found it just that as we brought in the millennium.	Pictures
July, 1999 Alaska	Granite Range, St. Ellias 9,566' - 2,915m	This was a trip for me to learn more about technical climbing on rock and ice. Flew to a remote glacier by Paul Klaus of Ultima Thule.	No
September, 1998 Tibet	Cho Oyu 26,907 - 8,201m	My first 8,000m peak. I climbed it from Tibet. A 5 week expedition, Cho Oyu is the world's 6th tallest mountain. I reached 26,600' (8,060m) before turning back. It was a learning experience that I never forgot.	Trip Report, Pictures, FAQ
July, 1998 June, 1998 July, 1995 France	Mont Blanc 15,771 - 4,807m	Similar to Denali without all the logistical difficulties but Mont Blanc can be deadly. I used it as training for Cho Oyu. It is the highest peak in Europe and France and my first true snow summit in '95.	Pictures,FAQ
March, 1998 Switzerland	Monta Rosa (Dufourspitze) 15,203' - 4,633m	The highest peak in Switzerland, the summit was used in training for Cho Oyu	No
July, 1997 Greenland		Family vacation with icebergs, midnight sun, dog sleds and more.	Pictures
April, 1997 Nepal	Kala Patar 18,055' - 5,503m	My first trip to Nepal and the Khumbu. it was three weeks of trekking in Mt. Everest's Khumbu region. I saw Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu and Everest from the summit the first time on this trip. It was also my first exposure to the special charm of the Sherpa people.	Pictures
August, 1995 France	Tour Ronde 12,456' - 3,796m	A semi-technical mountain near Chamonix, it was my first real summit with technical mixed climbing	No
August, 1995 France	Le Buet 11,678' - 3,559m	A small peak near Mont Blanc, it was my first summit in the Alps.	No
February, 1995 Argentina	Fitz Roy	A two week trek around Patagonia , I went to the Fitz Roy and Cierro Torri base camps. I still think this has to be the last unspoiled area on Earth.	Pictures
March, 1994 New Zealand		My first big trip. I 'tramped' the Routbourn and Capels tracks and did my first Bungyjump. My favorite country on the Planet.	Pictures
August 2010 Colorado	Sunlight Peak 14,064', 4286m	My last 14er. A great summit climb with class 4 exposure	Trip Report, Pictures, Video
August 2010 Colorado	Windom Peak 14,087', 4293m	Nice rocky ridge climb with a few moves a complex summit	Trip Report, Pictures
August 2010 Colorado	Mt Eolus 14,088', 4294m	A very fun class 3 climb made interesting with a long narrow catwalk	Trip Report, Pictures, Video
August 2010 Colorado	North Mt. Eolus 14,039', 4279m	A very fun class 3 climb made interesting with a long narrow catwalk	Trip Report, Pictures, Video
July 2010 Colorado	Mt. Wilson 14,246', 4342m	Excellent class 3/4 rock climbing via the North Buttress to Diente and Traverse to Wilson. Final climb to the summit is a lot of fun	Trip Report, Pictures, video
July 2010 Colorado	El Diente 14,159', 4315m	Excellent class 3/4 rock climbing via the North Buttress to Diente and Traverse to Wilson. The North Buttress offers a good alternative to the normal scree route	Trip Report, Pictures, video
May 2010 Colorado	Little Bear Peak 14,037', 4278m	One of the toughest 14ers but very attainable with winter snow.	Trip Report, Pictures, video
September 2009 Colorado	Blanca Peak 14,345', 4372m	A deceiving climb that looks harder than it is for the 4th tallest 14er	Trip Report, Pictures, video
September 2009 Colorado	Ellingwood Point 14,042', 4280m	A simple talus and scree climb in the Sangre de Cristo rage	Trip Report, Pictures, video
September 2009 Colorado, 3 summits	Capital Peak 14,130', 4306m	This defines class 4 climbing in Colorado. The Knife Edge on the summit ridge makes it even more interesting. Absolutely one of the best 14er experiences.	Trip Report, Pictures, video
September 2009 Colorado	Snowmass Peak 14,092', 4295m	A remote 14er in the Elk range. Enjoyed climbing the S-Ridge up; not the 2000' scree climb down!	Trip Report, Pictures, video
August 2009 Colorado	Pyramid Peak 14,018', 4272m	One of the most difficult and dangerous 14ers. A very satisfying summit experience.	Trip Report, Pictures, video
August 2009 Colorado, 2 summits	Conundrum Peak 14,060', 4285m	Not one of the official 54 but a nice easy climb in the Elk range and still a 14er!	Trip Report, Pictures, video
July 2009 Colorado	Wilson Peak 14,265', 4348m	Very remote with a nice rock scramble to the true summit.	Trip Report, Pictures, video
July 2009 Colorado	Mt. Sneffels 14,265', 4348m	Worthy of a climb just because it is near Ouray, a nice scree scramble with a surprise near the top.	Trip Report, Pictures, video
July 2009 Colorado	San Luis Peak 14,265', 4348m	A beautifully remote walk-up with a stunning approach lined with beaver ponds.	Trip Report, Pictures, video
June 2009 Colorado, 2 summits	Castle Peak 14,265', 4348m	A true mountain climb nestled in the Elk range. Summited via the North Face Couloir in whiteout conditions during a June snowstorm	Trip Report, Pictures, video
September 2008 Colorado	Humboldt Peak 14,064', 4286m	An easy, short Colorado 14er with amazing views from the summit.	Trip Report, Pictures, video
September 2008 Colorado, 2 summits	Crestone Needle 14,197 feet, 4327m	One of the tougher Colorado 14er requiring Class 4 rock climbing to the summit. Traversed from Peak to Needle in 2010, exceptional experience.	Trip Report, Pictures, video
August 2008 Colorado	Culebra Peak 14,051' - 4282m	The only 14er on private land this peak is alone and pristine deep in southern Colorado	Trip Report, Pictures, video
August 2008 Colorado	Mount Lindsey 14,047' - 4281m	A Colorado 14er offering some great class 3/4 rock climbing near the summit	Trip Report, Pictures, video
July 2008 Colorado	Wetterhorn Peak 14,020 ' - 4273m	Challenging rock climbing near the top makes for a satisfying climb.	Trip Report, pictures, video
July 2008 Colorado	Uncompahgre Peak 14,314 ' - 4362m	Stunning green basins below this butte-like peak.	Trip Report, pictures, video
July 2008 Colorado	Handies Peak 14,053 ' - 4283m	The American Basin trailhead is the best part of this short and very easy walkup. Need 4WD to get there.	Trip Report, pictures, video
July 2008 Colorado	Sunshine Peak 14,006 ' - 4269m	Cross a 1.5 mile saddle from Redcloud to reach Sunshine. A little work but a great payoff with wonderful views	Trip Report, pictures, video
July 2008 Colorado	Redcloud Peak 14,037 ' - 4278m	An easy walk-up with great views in the basins. Go in the middle of the summer for the wildflowers	Trip Report, pictures, video
June 2008 Colorado	Mt. Yale 14,204 ' - 4329 m	A little remote but with trailhead off paved road. Beautiful approach to the mountain itself.	Trip Report, pictures, video
June 2008 Colorado	Mt. Antero 14,276' - 4351m	Tough 4WD road to get to high trailhead. More of a road hike than something remote.	Trip Report, pictures, video
August 2007 Colorado	Kit Carson Peak 14,165' - 4317m	A climb with character adjacent to Challenger	Trip Report, pictures, video
August 2007 Colorado	Challenger Peak 14,081' - 4292m	A spectacular approach via Willow Lake and then a short and steep climb to the ridge	Trip Report, pictures, video
July 2007 Colorado	Mt. of the Holy Cross 14,005' - 4269m	An enjoyable climb that is easier than it looks	Trip Report, pictures, video
July 2007 Colorado	Mt. Columbia 14,067' - 4289m	An arduous hike when done from any route ...	Trip Report, Pictures
May 2007 Colorado	Missouri Mountain 14,067' - 4289m	A highly enjoyable late winter snow climb up the north face.	Trip Report, Pictures, Videos
August 2006 Colorado	Mt. Massive 14,421' - 4396m	A rewarding climb using the less popular southeast ridge route. Had a little snow, rain, hot and cold!	Trip Report, pictures
August 2006 Colorado	Tabeguache Peak 14,155' - 43m	Adjacent to Shavano, we climbed Tab via the saddle and were rewarded with nice views of Shav.	Trip Report, pictures, video
August 2006 Colorado	Mt Shavano 14,226' - 4339m	A nice 14er start starts steep and ends steep with great views of the Arkansas Valley	Trip Report, pictures, video
April 2006 Colorado, 3 summits	Pikes Peak 14,115' - 4,302m	The normal class 1 Barr Trail route was slightly more difficult in the early spring snows. A long but satisfying climb. In 2007, my partners and I traversed Pikes from west to east. Along, long day with an appreciated night at Barr camp on the east slopes.	Trip Report, Pictures
October 2005 Colorado	Mount Sherman 14,042' - 4280m	Probably the easiest 14er in Colorado but interesting with all the ghost mine towns around	Trip Report, Pictures, Videos
September 2005 Colorado	La Plata Peak 14,336' - 4370m	An interesting 14er with something for every climber	Trip Report, Pictures,Videos
August 2005 Colorado, 2 summits	Crestone Peak 14,294' - 4357m	One of the most difficult 14ers. Traversed from Peak to Needle in 2010, exceptional experience.	Trip Report, Pictures, Videos
August 2005 Colorado	Huron Peak 14,012' - 4271m	A short and easy walk-up with some surprises on the last 500 '	Trip Report, Pictures,Videos
July 2005 Colorado	Maroon Bells Traverse Peak (s): 14,146' - 4286 m Bell (n): 14,014' - 4246 m	One of Colorado's four classic fourteener traverses between the Maroon Bells, this was long and sometimes difficult requiring rock climbing experience. A wonderfully satisfying climb!	Trip Report, Pictures, Videos
June 2005 Colorado	Mount Princeton 14,197' - 4,327 m	A very easy 14er with great views of 30 14ers plus the Arkansas Valley	Trip Report, pictures, video
June 2005 Colorado, 2 summits	Mount Harvard 14,420' - 4,395 m	An enjoyable climb through a nice remote basin. A nice ridge connects to Mount Columbia. Climbed the traverse to Mt. Columbia on July 2007. Very long day.	Trip Report, pictures,video
May 2005 Colorado	Mt. Oxford 14,160' - 4316m	A straightforward 14er with great views!	Trip Report, pictures, video
May 2005 Colorado, 2 summits	Mt. Belford 14,205' - 4330m	One of the easiest 14ers but steep with 4560' gain in just 4 miles	Trip Report, pictures, video
June 2004 Colorado	North Massive 14,340' - 4342m	The highest series of 14er summits in the US	Trip Report, pictures, video
June 2004 Colorado, 2 summits	Mt. Evans 14,260' - 4321m	An easy 14er but the Chicago Lakes route is challenging.	Trip Report, pictures, video
May 2004 Colorado, 5 summits	Mt. Bierstadt 14,065' - 4262m	One of the easiest 14ers	Trip Report, pictures, video
May 2004 Colorado, 10 summits	Quandary Peak 14,270' - 4324m	An easy 14er but snow covered in early May	Trip Report, pictures
June, 2003 Colorado, 5 summits	Torreys Peak 14,272' - 4,250m	Great summit - small and sharp like it should be! Adjacent peak to Grays.	Trip Report, Pictures
June, 2003 Colorado,7 summits	Grays Peak 14,279' - 4,352	Simple trekking peak	Trip Report, Pictures
September 1994 Colorado, 2 summits	Mt Bross 14,177'' - 4,321m	A simple Colorado 14er adjacent to Mt. Democrat	Trip Report
September 1994 Colorado, 2 summits	Mt. Democrat 14,152' - 4,313m	Another Colorado 14er. It is adjacent to Mt. Lincoln	Trip Report
September 1994 Colorado, 2 summits	Mt. Lincoln 14,291' - 4,355m	A trekking peak in the Rockies.	Trip Report
September 1994 Colorado	Mt. Elbert 14,440' - 4,401m	The highest peak in Colorado yet not difficult at all, just a long day.	Trip Report
Colorado I have summited Longs 42 times, most recently in July 2016.	Longs Peak 14,259' - 4,346m	My local 14er, Longs Peak serves as a great training climb throughout the year. There are many routes ranging from moderate to extremely technical. It almost killed me in 1992 but is a nice day climb today! I have climbed on Longs over 150 times, summited 42 via the Northwest Couloir, Cables (North Face), Lamb's Slide, Loft and Keyhole routes.	Trip Report, Pictures, Video , FAQ