Novice Advice regarding the less travelled mountains
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:51 pm
Hello everybody! First time here.
I've always wanted to climb mountains (easy ones at least ), and my family and I are going on a trip to colorado this June 20th.
We are bringing our dog as well, and were looking for some easy mountains to climb.
My 50 year old father (very fit), myself (23) and my 18 and 20 year old sisters will be climbing as well. My mother will be staying at the chalet in Keystone as she can't hike more than 2 miles round trip.
I've done a little research as to which ones to go to, and I've read a lot that Mount Bierstadt being one of the most popular and easy 14ers in Colorado. 6 miles round trip, 4.5 hours (being fast, I assume). However, we were looking for another easy mountain (not necessarily a 14er) that was less travelled, as we like to be alone. I'm not sure if that's dangerous for first time climbers, but I'll leave that up to you pros to decide.
I was looking at nearby Otter Mountain, http://www.summitpost.org/view_object.p ... rm_post=12. This one almost seems easier than Mount Bierstadt, less elevation gain, shorter hiking distance.
Any other suggestions nearby Keystone? We are driving up Mount Evans and area, so climbing that won't be an option.
Thanks!
EDIT: After more research, I have decided to do Mount Sniktau, 20mins from our chalet and my mother says she can do it. What do you guys think of Mount Lincoln for us (minus my mom)?
I've always wanted to climb mountains (easy ones at least ), and my family and I are going on a trip to colorado this June 20th.
We are bringing our dog as well, and were looking for some easy mountains to climb.
My 50 year old father (very fit), myself (23) and my 18 and 20 year old sisters will be climbing as well. My mother will be staying at the chalet in Keystone as she can't hike more than 2 miles round trip.
I've done a little research as to which ones to go to, and I've read a lot that Mount Bierstadt being one of the most popular and easy 14ers in Colorado. 6 miles round trip, 4.5 hours (being fast, I assume). However, we were looking for another easy mountain (not necessarily a 14er) that was less travelled, as we like to be alone. I'm not sure if that's dangerous for first time climbers, but I'll leave that up to you pros to decide.
I was looking at nearby Otter Mountain, http://www.summitpost.org/view_object.p ... rm_post=12. This one almost seems easier than Mount Bierstadt, less elevation gain, shorter hiking distance.
Any other suggestions nearby Keystone? We are driving up Mount Evans and area, so climbing that won't be an option.
Thanks!
EDIT: After more research, I have decided to do Mount Sniktau, 20mins from our chalet and my mother says she can do it. What do you guys think of Mount Lincoln for us (minus my mom)?