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I'm starting this group in order to meet some new friends that are also interested in finishing off their 14er checklists.
I am currently at 41 and have 17 to go. I've done most of them solo but now I'm getting down to the nitty-gritty ones that require a bit more effort and planning and having some 14er experienced friends join me would be most welcome.
A few notes about this group: As the name of the group implies, this group is for those, like myself, that have at least some 14er experience and that intend to complete them all. This is not really a group for "newbies" that are just beginning their 14er adventures. I won't kick anyone out of the group for being a "newbie" so if you are just starting out, please be honest with your organizers. Organizers will have the sole discretion of decision on whether you are capable of joining their events... (I,myself, know I'm not ready for certain hikes and that is why my focus this year is on the Crestone group... so, in other words: challenge yourself but know your skill level before you RSVP or create an event.)
Event organizers: I have the sole discretion about who organizes events. I am very loose about this. I want this to be a networking group for everyone and will grant permission to those who wish to organize events. Again, know your skill level and be prepared to be responsible for "herding the cats"; i.e., getting everyone who RSVPs to your event on the same page and communicating how you pull the event together. I will easily grant permission if you wish to organize an event; especially if it's one I've already done or if it's a weekend hike that my work schedule precludes me from organizing. "Weekend Warriors" are welcome to step up and organize events, as my work schedule precludes me from organizing weekend events. That said, I reiterate that I have the sole discretion on who organizes events. If I decide someone is not living up to their duties as an Event Organizer, I have the power to pull your permissions.
So, to clarify... I want this group to be a networking resource for everyone to find other people to join and support their way to being a "14er Finisher" So... talk to each other, chat, post, find your peeps and then contact me when you wish to create an event! This group is for you to find the help and support you need to get across your own personal finish lines!
And yes, I'll try to organize "celebration events" for those who cross their finish lines!
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14er Risks and Safety info: hiking/climbing 14ers can be dangerous. If you are relatively new to the 14er community, please use the following links to familiarize yourself with risks and safety practices involved...
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Below is my personal checklist...
The 14ers I have left are:
Crestone Peak
Crestone Needle - DONE!
Challenger Point - DONE!
Kit Carson Peak
Blanca Peak
Little Bear Peak
Ellingwood Point
Windom Peak
Mount Eolus
North Eolus
Mount Wilson
Wilson Peak
El Diente Peak
Sunlight Peak
Maroon Peak
North Maroon Peak
Pyramid Peak
Smowmass Peak
Mount Lindsay
Culebra Peak - DONE!
Upcoming events
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Sunshine Peak via Redcloud Peak
Silver Creek/Grizzly Gulch Trailhead, Co Rd 30, Lake City, CO, USLooking forward to an exciting hike in just two days. Let’s crush it!
Start time from 2WD Lot: 5:00 am
Start time from 4WD Grizzly Gulch TH: 6:00 am- We will ALL meet at the 2WD Pullover at 5:00 am. Then, we can see if we have enough 4WD vehicles to help everyone up to the 4WD Grizzly Gulch TH. We will start the hike from Grizzly Gulch TH at 6:00 am.
- For a typical 2WD car: Most people park at one of the wider pullouts before the road gets rocky/washed out. Obviously, if you have a higher clearance vehicle and just want to meet at 6 PM from the grizzly Gulch TH and not help get people up to the TH, that is fine and entirely your choice.
This is usually around 0.5–1.5 miles before the actual Grizzly Gulch trailhead, depending on road conditions and driver comfort.
Expect embedded rocks, ruts, and narrow sections as you get higher.
Route info:
Sunshine Peak via Redcloud Peak————————————————
Let’s Hike Sunshine Peak via Redcloud Peak in the San Juan Mountains!
Redcloud Peak and Sunshine Peak are remote 14ers south of Lake City, Colorado.This route is the most efficient way to summit both Redcloud Peak and Sunshine Peak at once. While some hikers choose to complete a loop by descending Sunshine’s northwest face, the easiest and safest approach is to summit Redcloud first, traverse to Sunshine, and then return over Redcloud for the descent. Although this option requires some elevation re-gain on the return, it is still considered the best overall route: https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=suns2
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🗓 Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
⏰ Meet Time: 5:00 AM at 2WD Pullover
We’ll depart at 6:00 AM from Grizzly Gulch TH. I’ll wait up to 15 minutes past 6:00 am, but we can’t delay beyond that. If you’re running late or need to reach me, please text 312-669-4795 (faster than Meetup). I can wait briefly for someone already on the way if it won’t impact the rest of the group. Feel free to text or message me if you have additional questions.***
🥾 Route: Sunshine Peak via Redcloud Peak
Class: 2
Trailhead: Silver Creek/Grizzly Gulch TH
Road Difficulty: 3Click on the above links to access 14ers.com info.
📏 Hike Details:
- Distance: 12.25 miles roundtrip
- Elevation Gain: 4,800 ft
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🌤 Weather: I will be checking the weather on NOAA, Mountain Forcast, and Open Snow. If there are predicted thunderstorms in the morning I will reschedule the hike.
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🗺 Trail Maps & Navigation:
Highly recommend downloading the route photos and GPX file from 14ers.com. I’ll have them saved on my phone, so no worries if you don’t—just a good backup! I'll also have a Garmin InReach Mini device with SOS and map downloaded.***
👋 About Me:
I’ve completed 35 of Colorado’s 14ers and plan to finish the full list over the next few years. Have summited several class 4s and 3s. I’m flexible with pace, as long as we move steadily enough to avoid the risk of summiting too late in the day (afternoon thunderstorms are unpredictable in the summer!).***
Let me know if you have questions—looking forward to a beautiful day on the mountain!
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