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Climb your 1st 14er in July 2021. Winter is here.
Plenty of satisfying and safer lower altitude hikes. Consider Sniktau.

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. We will look into Sniktau and other alternatives.

Be sure and check current closures. Guanella Pass just closed for the season early due to the fires. May want to go further west than Sniktau (Quandary or Sherman) or head south. No matter where you go, be prepared for high winds, very cold temps and to turn around if necessary.

Dtallz wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 5:26 am Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. We will look into Sniktau and other alternatives.

Sniktau is also in the Arapaho NF closure area.

The decision to turn around or not go somewhere as planned is tough. If you have bad thoughts or feels now, it might be for a good reason.

Look into Huron. It's in the same general area as Massive, but is a much shorter hike, especially if you have a 4x4.

Scott P wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:44 am Look into Huron. It's in the same general area as Massive, but is a much shorter hike, especially if you have a 4x4.

This is a great suggestion, it will still be windy and cold but much shorter if you can get to the 4x4 parking area.

If no 4x4 vehicle, Yale would be a good option in that area. A little farther away but paved to the trailhead and a fairly straightforward hike.

I'll agree with people who suggested Quandary. It has great access to the trailhead, and is popular.
It us also a much shorter hike than Massive.
I think Huron is a wonderful hike, and the views of the 3 Apostles are great.