The non-standard14er Podcast

Short-Rope Stiffler
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The non-standard14er Podcast

Everything the route description leaves out about hiking and climbing Colorado’s 14ers. Each episode discusses another one of the Colorado's fifty-eight 14,000 foot peaks. We’ll talk about camping, various routes, local places to eat around each 14er, trailhead conditions, camp fire cooking techniques, 14er history, trivia and anything else a couple of good friends and 14er enthusiasts chat about over a beer.

  1. JAN 30

    Mt. Elbert from the Lowest Point in Colorado with Ricardo Pena: Episode 56

    How does someone self-power themselves from the lowest point in Colorado to the highest point? Ricardo Pena joins the podcast to teaches us how. (Hint: It requires 350 miles and 23,000 elevation gain.) Ricardo is a mountain guide who has climbed the 14ers, Centennials, the 50 high points, and most of the seven summits. We hear how he came up with the unique climb of Mt. Elbert, stories from Everest Camp 4, and advice on dreaming up mountain adventures with style points.  link to the trip report: Mt. Elbert Trip Report 10/29/2024 | 14ers.com

    1h 14m

  2. 10/26/2024

    The 14ers Fall Gathering in Lake City: Episode 55

    The 14ers Fall Gathering has been held at Mill Creek Campground outside of Lake City for the past 10 years.  Short-Rope chatted with the organizers of the event: TaylorHolt and Ryguy on the latest episode in which they discussed topics from fitting into the group as a newbie to the unique shuttle routes you can design to bag some awesome 14ers and 13ers in the Lake City area. We also hear about the bear visit that occurred at the 2024 gathering.

    1h 2m

  3. 07/04/2024

    Skiing the Cross and Climbing all the 13ers and 14ers with Alex Henes: Episode 54

    Joining the podcast is a guy who has climbed the 14ers and every single 13,000-foot peak in Colorado: Alex Henes. We talk about his recent trip to Denali, what it is like to ski classic 14er ski lines like the Cross Couloir and the Bell Cord, and backpacking trips that involved multiple nights in a tent and multiple passes. Alex has a full description of all the 13ers on his website as well as many other awesome outdoor adventures: www.merelyafleshwound.com.

    1h 19m
  4. Longs Peak: Episode 53

    05/01/2024

    Longs Peak: Episode 53

    What's it like crossing the snow-covered Narrows section on Longs Peak in crampons? David (daway8 on 14ers.com) joins the podcast to talk about climbing Longs Peak in both the winter and the summer. We chat about the Loft route vs. the Keyhole. We also hear some advice for those who may be intimidated by Longs. You can find David's detailed trip report here: Longs Peak Trip Report 01/04/2024 | 14ers.com

    1h 15m

  5. 01/12/2024

    Trail Building with Darin the Field Operations Manager of the Colorado Trail: Episode 52

    Joining the Non-Standard 14er Podcast in this episode is Darin Radatz, Field Operations Manager of the Colorado Trail Foundation to chat about trail adopters, trail crews, re-routing hiking trails, and the challenges of maintaining trail in designated wilderness areas. We even got to learn about using dynamite to clear avalanche debris fields. If you're looking to get involved as a volunteer to do some trail building, listen in!

    1h 6m
  6. 14er Access and Liability with the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative: Episode 51

    04/26/2023

    14er Access and Liability with the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative: Episode 51

    Why will the 14ers Democrat, Lincoln, Cameron, Bross, and Lindsey be restricted this summer because of a liability issue? Why was there a bill in the state legislature to modify the Colorado Recreational Use Statute? How did Covid and parking restrictions on popular 14ers changed the hiker use numbers?  Brian Sargeant re-joined the podcast to talk all about it.

    57 min

  7. 12/12/2022

    Chicago Basin: Episode 50

    The most remote 14ers in Colorado are up for discussion in this crowded episode of the Non-Standard 14er Podcast: Eolus, N. Eolus, Sunlight and Windom.  We talk about non-standard routes into the Chicago Basin, animals at your camp sites, and tips for riding the train.  We also talk about a rite of passage of the 14er journey: the leap of faith on Sunlight.

    1h 3m
  8. Camp Hale and the 14ers with David Witte: Episode 49

    11/18/2022

    Camp Hale and the 14ers with David Witte: Episode 49

    David Witte, 14er finisher and author of the book "World War II at Camp Hale," rejoins the Non-Standard 14er Podcast to chat about the site's latest designation as a National Monument.  We get to learn about the 10th Mountain Division, why they chose the Leadville area, and how they utilized the 14ers in the Sawatch Range for training.

    1h 14m
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Everything the route description leaves out about hiking and climbing Colorado’s 14ers. Each episode discusses another one of the Colorado's fifty-eight 14,000 foot peaks. We’ll talk about camping, various routes, local places to eat around each 14er, trailhead conditions, camp fire cooking techniques, 14er history, trivia and anything else a couple of good friends and 14er enthusiasts chat about over a beer.

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  • Creator
    Short-Rope Stiffler
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The non-standard14er Podcast

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