Colorado 14er (Class 2-3)
What it takes
Colorado has 58 peaks above 14,000 feet, and 500,000 summit attempts are made each year. Class 2-3 14ers involve trail hiking with some scrambling and route-finding, demanding cardiovascular fitness at altitude and basic mountain awareness. 40% of 14er hikers are over 40, and the growing +8% annual participation shows no sign of slowing.
Injury Prevention for This Adventure
These are the most common injuries for climb athletes over 50. A few minutes of targeted prehab each week can keep you on track.
Part of a progression
Path to Kilimanjaro
Step 1 of 4Summit Africa's highest peak — step by step through altitude tolerance, technical terrain, and multi-day expedition skills.
Your first experience in thin air — where the body begins adapting and you learn your altitude ceiling.
Next step adds: Remote terrain · Longer summit day · Physical self-reliance
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