Best 14er experience

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bignate
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Best 14er experience

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I am relatively new to hiking but have some decent experience. I want to summit a 14er over winter break with two of my friends and ideally camp in a serene spot on the mountain. I'm considering Humboldt and Mt. Elbert right now but was also interested in a Mount Belford, Mount Oxford, and Missouri Mountain loop. Overall looking for a beautiful winter climb and time with my bros. Any recommendations for 14ers or routes that get a little treacherous would be great too. If anybody has any advice for what to go with or what to bring, it would be much appreciated.
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Re: Best 14er experience

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Re: Best 14er experience

Post by Wentzl »

nyker wrote: Wed Sep 09, 2026 7:24 pm read this:

https://www.14ers.com/winter-14ers-for-beginnersf
this link is broken. Goes nowhere.

or is it my machine?
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Re: Best 14er experience

Post by Cygnus X1 »

The link had an "f" at the end that shouldn't be there.

https://www.14ers.com/winter-14ers-for-beginners