The Quandry Peak hike is a great option for those looking to hike their first fourteener. It is considered one of the “easier” Colorado 14ers and is doable without extensive time acclimating.
Snowshoeing is a cheap, fun and challenging way to explore Rocky Mountain National Park in all it’s winter glory, while avoiding the crowds!
If you are looking for a challenging hike near Denver and Vail, Gore Lake has got it all: scenes of beautiful foliage and pines trees as you wind through a valley before taking a steep ascent up to a crystal clear blue lake deep in the mountains.