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01/09/2026

🌄 Friday FUN 🌄
Let’s settle an extremely important debate: What’s the coolest mountain on Earth? And while we’re at it, what’s the coolest peak in the US Rockies?

I’ll kick things off.
🌍 World pick: Ama Dablam — is there a more perfect mountain?

🇺🇸 Rockies pick: Mount Sneffels — and yes, I’m totally biased because it photobombs my living room on a daily basis.

Your turn. Drop your contenders below and tell us why they deserve the crown. Let’s see some mountain love today!

12/23/2025

I scrambled up a fun little peak in a stunning area of Capitol Reef National Park — a likely first ascent. I filmed both the planning process and the climb itself, so check out the video if you want to see how it all came together.

Chasing a rare first ascent deep in Capitol Reef National Park — this climb takes me above Cottonwood Wash on an unnamed high point that has never been summi...

11/20/2025

🍂➡️❄️ The seasons are shifting—fall is rapidly giving way to winter! So, what’s your move? Do you pack away the boots and hibernate, trade them for skis, break out the snowshoes, or chase the sun in the desert?

Drop your plans in the comments—whether it’s a bucket-list climb, a snowy trek, or a warm-weather escape. The more specific, the better… inspire the rest of us with your winter game plan!

07/01/2025

San Juan Mountains in Colorado. On top of Stony Mountain with Gilpin Peak and Mount Sneffels in the background.

06/25/2024

It's been a while without a post. The peak we did last weekend was stunning, so figured I'd better post the video from that. Enjoy!

Carrie and I tackle Wildhorse Peak, a 13er in San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The video includes footage of our drive up to Engineer Pass and the hike to the...

02/13/2024

Hiking in the desert this time of year is FUN! And it doesn't get more fun that scrambling up an impossible looking peak like Picacho Peak.

Picacho Peak sits right next to the Interstate between Phoenix and Tucson and is passed by thousands of drivers each day.

https://rockymountainsummits.com/trip_reports/trip_report.php?trip_id=180

01/06/2024

Got the winter blues? Consider an overnight trip to the Lemhi Range like John Platt and I did 10 years ago!

https://rockymountainsummits.com/trip_reports/trip_report.php?trip_id=84

10/27/2023

Fall is winding down. It was a beautiful fall in Western Colorado! This image is from Kebler Pass.

08/22/2023

Tundra on the side of Engineer Mountain in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.

04/08/2023

Superbloom on Silly Mountain near Apache Junction, AZ.

03/20/2023

We've all seen the crazy snow pics from the Sierra's, but other western states are doing well on snowpack too. Here is a picture near Red Mountain Pass in the San Juan mountains of Colorado.

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving Day from Rocky Mountain Summits!