[WATCH] Bag four Colorado 14ers on this virtual hike
nathan wasylewski
Satisfy your craving for adventure with this epic video of two hikers climbing four Colorado 14ers in one day.
Check out the clip below for a look into hiking the Decalibron Loop. This high-altitude trek wanders through four summits above 14,000 feet as captured by YouTuber “ Juancarlos Bermudez.”
Completed July 10th, 2019. The path we took consists of Mount Democrat, Mount Cameron, Mount Lincoln, and Mount Bross via the Kite Lake trailhead. There’s a 3$ parking fee at the trailhead. The hike itself is pretty difficult from the beginning to the top of Democrat, which at this time still had a good field of snow and a tremendous amount of large loose rocks. The path through the next 3 peaks are a bit easier from that point with less snow. Be advised you are above the treeline from the start and there is NO COVERAGE so have sunscreen. The trail continues down the side of Bross back to the trailhead but there is a lot of loose rocks and scree for like 1.5 miles down. It can be dangerous and does get steep enough to actually slide down the loose rocks as seen in the end of the video. I wouldn’t recommend completing Bross by ascending this path, it would be very difficult. Took approximately 8 hours to finish while stopping at each summit.
Overall this was a beautiful hike with amazing views and I hope you can get a better idea of what to expect with this video. Thanks for watching!
Also, this hike was completed without hiking poles or spikes for the snow.
Distance: 7.6 miles
Music: “Got It In You” by the Banners
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The Decalibron Loop traverses over four Colorado 14ers in Pike National Forest located near the small mountain town of Alma. Starting at the Kite Lake Trailhead, the 7.6-mile trail gains 3,359 feet of elevation total. Hikers can bag four peaks in a single day including Mount Bross (14,172 feet), Mount Lincoln (14,286 feet), Mount Cameron (14,238 feet) and Mount Democrat (14,148 feet). Whether you plan to summit one or all four peaks, just please remember to Leave No Trace.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Climbing a fourteener in Colorado is a popular bucket list item but certainly not for the faint of heart. Drink plenty of water and listen to your body for possible warning symptoms of altitude sickness. It’s real, and should always be taken seriously. It can happen to anyone regardless of age or fitness level. It’s also worth mentioning that getting to the trailhead requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. Parking fees may also apply. It’s also important to note that some summits have varying degrees of allowed access. Follow rules and obtain permission if needed prior to climbing.
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