The eighth day of my 2026 trip to the Rocky Mountains. I climbed Redcloud Peak and Sunshine Peak, two 14ers in one day.
Redcloud Peak from Sunshine Peak
The seventh day of my 2026 trip to the Rocky Mountains. I climbed Handies Peak from American Basin, a trip defined by lush meadows, booming wildflowers, set against a dramatic backdrop of snowy mountains.
American Peak over Sloan Lake
The sixth day of my 2026 trip to the Rocky Mountains. I climbed Wetterhorn Peak, a YDS class 3 mountain where the experience was unfortunately marred by wildfire smoke.
Wetterhorn Peak
The fifth day of my 2026 trip to the Rocky Mountains. I climbed Uncompahgre Peak, the highest peak among the San Juan Mountains.
Trail Sign to Uncompahgre Peak
The first day of my 2026 trip to the Rocky Mountains. I climbed Lake Peak, a prominent, scenic, and accessible mountain outside Santa Fe.
Ridge from Deception Peak to Lake Peak