Favorite 14er?!?
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- Ans015
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Favorite 14er?!?
I know this has been done, but I always enjoy these threads. I have only done Longs and Evans, but I can’t imagine anything being better than the day I had on Longs! What’s your favorite!? Im planning my next one!
- Alpinefroggy
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Re: Favorite 14er?!?
La Plata.
It is the enjoyable sort of mountain that was 10x better with fall colors and snow last year. Really nice trip.
This weekend I just really enjoyed castle and conundrum. They were very pretty and not as bad as I thought.
It is the enjoyable sort of mountain that was 10x better with fall colors and snow last year. Really nice trip.
This weekend I just really enjoyed castle and conundrum. They were very pretty and not as bad as I thought.
- huffy13
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Re: Favorite 14er?!?
I thoroughly enjoyed Uncompahgre. I'd probably have to say it was my favorite overall, with Handies being a close second. But I really felt most rewarded after Mt. Lindsey. There were things I loved about nearly every single 14er I've done though.
Seems like the times that I need a mountain the most are the times that I can not get to them.
- Mtnman200
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Re: Favorite 14er?!?
Crestone Needle is my favorite, but I never get tired of Longs Peak.
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- 719BR
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Re: Favorite 14er?!?
in colorado, kelso ridge. not limited to colorado, russell's east ridge.
- nmjameswilson
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Re: Favorite 14er?!?
Needle probably as it is just a fun route and South Colony Lakes is a pretty area. I did enjoy Holy Cross because turning that corner and seeing the mountain for the first time is awesome!
Re: Favorite 14er?!?
Wetterhorn - it separated "before" and "after" in terms of thinking that I could do them all.
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- CoHi591
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Re: Favorite 14er?!?
Sneffels, for so many reasons.
Eolus, the Uncompahgre, and the Bells are close behind.
Humboldt with a light snow at sunrise for the alpenglow.
If Longs was a few more hours away from the city and didn't have crowds...
Eolus, the Uncompahgre, and the Bells are close behind.
Humboldt with a light snow at sunrise for the alpenglow.
If Longs was a few more hours away from the city and didn't have crowds...
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- climbingcue
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Re: Favorite 14er?!?
Pyramid, it has the best view of the other Elks. It is also a fun climb.
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- Slawson405
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Re: Favorite 14er?!?
Capitol if you’re staying on the ridge from Daly saddle all the way to summit. I would agree Pyramid’s views and short and sweet climb are super appealing as well
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- tortilla
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Re: Favorite 14er?!?
Sneffels or LB. West ridge direct is tasty and Sneffels is Sneffels
Re: Favorite 14er?!?
Capitol, followed closely by Wetterhorn
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https://www.14ers.com/php14ers/usrpeaksstat.php
You can also see everyone's favorite 14er by clicking on their profiles.
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