14Ers Cafe

17 recommendations and reviews from 16 people

• Referral from April 30, 2019
  

  failbotron asked:

  Mt. Elbert (CO, US) in early May I will be visiting Denver, CO next weekend and was hoping to hike Mt. Elbert. Weather prediction at the top looks like 32 degrees and sunny/partly cloudy so not too bad . But wanted to be safe and was wandering how much gear I would need for the hike outside of crampons and winter clothes/boots. Would an ice pick be recommended? or would i be ok with crampons and poles? Any advice on this hike would be greatly appreciated! :) Trail recommendations?

  

  Frolicinthehills replied:

  14 ers.com has a wealth of information on all of the 14 ers including trip reports etc. Spring hiking conditions change year to year based on snow pack etc.

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• Referral from February 18, 2018
  

  DodgersIslanders asked:

  [Meta] Can we do a new, more comprehensive travel guide for /r/snowboarding? The [current guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/snowboarding/comments/1ztu60/shreddit_location_guide/) really aggravates me. We have nothing for Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, California & Nevada, Southwest, Midwest, Quebec, Japan, Down under, South America. This sub has grown a lot since 2014 and I think we would all benefit from new resort recommendations, tips, lodging suggestions, etc. I'm happy to post all the threads if need be, as well. There is no reason for it to be as incomplete as it is, and we now have far more people to gather advice and reviews from.

  

  7tacoguys replied:

  Relevant thread on 14 ers.com regarding all CO resorts: https://www.14 ers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=53681&p=656493#p656493

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• Referral from December 6, 2017
  

  Lisa C. asked:

  My outdoorsy running friends im looking for suggestions if not appropriate please advise.. Looking to take a family road trip from Chicago somewhere beautiful for my 13 yo sons graduation gift. He's very in tune with nature-a Boy Scout-loves camping, hiking, running, canoeing, you name it...loves beautiful trails! Any suggestions of beautiful places for a memorable trip?

  

  Brian B. replied:

  Chicago Basin in the San Juan’s in Colorado. Take the train from Durango, get off at the needle Tom stop, hike in 7 miles and be in one of the prettiest spots in the world. You can climb some of the 14 ers.com back there too. Let me know if you want more details, I’ve done a couple different ways

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• Referral from October 21, 2016
  

  James C. asked:

  Hi, I am planning a backpacking trip at Rocky Mountain National Park this December. We will fly into Denver and drive to Estes Park. Does anyone know where can we rent a gear pulk along the way? We are bring our own 0 degree sleeping bags, but not sure if we should bring the rest of our gears or rent them. any suggestions welcome! thanks

  

  Jack M. replied:

  14 ers.com fb page is a great resource for 14 er specific info too.

  

  James C. replied:

  We plan to bring microspikes and crampons, but I think of renting snowshoes (MSR lightning ascent) due the size. I have been reading the 14 ers.com for trail conditions, trail maps, and pictures. I am looking for advices on what is the best place for renting mountaineering gears. We did Mt Washington NH in the winter every year, and would apprecaite advice on the trail options too.

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• Referral from October 13, 2016
  

  Wayne M. asked:

  My 2 friends & I plan on hiking up Friday morning to the peak & down to Barr Camp any recommendations & weather updates?

  

  Stephanie D. replied:

  14 ers.com for weather and conditions reports.

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• Referral from August 25, 2016
  

  Jenny W. asked:

  Question for anyone- are there any tour guides or companies in the Breckenridge Co area that would be willing to guide me up a fourteener? We are planning a trip out west for Aug 2017. Thanks in advance for any help!

  

  Tim M. replied:

  www.14 ers.com

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• Referral from May 17, 2015
  

  Stephen H. asked:

  Good morning! Warm and sunny...for now. Wife and I plan to make Quandary our first 14'er this summer. Input on the hike itself (route, etc), and suggestions for training hikes on the front range? Thanks as always! Love this group.

  

  Joshua I. replied:

  14 ers.com

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• Referral from March 26, 2015
  

  Rena L. asked:

  Anyone know of a good up to date CO 14's FB group?

  

  Erik B. replied:

  Yeah. 14 ers.com is still the gold standard.

  

  Rena L. replied:

  14 ers.com has been my MT bible but I would like to interact and ask questions often as well. Thank you so much Erik Boles! 😁

  

  Christina H. replied:

  14 ers.com

  

  Elissa M. replied:

  The .com site is great. And every so often the 14 ers.com facebook page is good. I have the app on my phone and use it every time I hike a 14 er.

  

  Dana G. replied:

  14 ers.com is the best for good info. Not a fb group but all the best info

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• Referral from November 5, 2014
  

  Justina Y. asked:

  Any suggestions on mountaineering books that anyone would highly recommend? I'm looking on Amazon, there's so many!

  

  Jim D. replied:

  Best 14 ers.com thread ever: random FOTH quotes. http://14 ers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15415

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• Referral from June 19, 2013
  

  Brandy H. asked:

  Want to plan to hike a 14er with my daughter (shes 9) anyone recommend a good one to start off with? (Here in Colorado)!!

  

  Jason C. replied:

  go to 14 ers.com for a list based on difficulty. Mt. Democrat is a good starter

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Recommendations from Ned B.

• Referral from November 26, 2011
  

  Stuart W. asked:

  my boots have given up the ghost.. any recommendations for the best leather boots out there right now???

  

  Ned B. replied:

  I would suggest joining the facebook page, 14 ers.com (yes, .com) and posting the same question there as there are lots of equipment discussions going on from time to time! If you like I will put your name in for membership (which is open).

  

  Ned B. replied:

  Should be a go on 14 ers.com, Stuart.

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