Home

cloudhiking - maps and adventure guides

Site Links

Support

Contact Us

Journal

Mountains

Trails

Metro

Gear

Green

Diversions

Scree

Friends' Links

Appalachia & Beyond

Family Wilds

fiddleharpa

Marking My Territory

Outcast Hikers

Affiliates

 

Mountains Index

grand Teton

Everyone is Doing It - part 2 - 10/09/15 - a few ideas to ease the crowds

Everyone is Doing It - 09/24/15 - crowdy mountains

The Winds - Day 5 - 09/02/15 - our last day of the trip to the Wind River Range

The Worst and the Best - Winds Days 3 and 4 - 08/18/15 - spanked by storms and reveling in the sunshine in the Winds

Welcome to the Winds - Days 1 and 2 - 08/11/15 - entering the Wind River Range of Wyoming

Crater Lake via Pawnee Pass - Indian Peak Wilderness - 07/27/15 - an overnight trip

Mount Audubon - Indian Peak Wilderness - a dog of a trip report

Guide to The Loch, Glass Lake, Sky Pond - Rocky Mountain National Park - 04-17-15 - new trail guide

Deer Mountain Trail Map - 04/02/15 - new map to Deer Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Paintbrush Divide Loop Trail - 03/10/15 - the trail guide to the Grand Teton loop trail.

Summer Stories - Bearly a Visit - 02/27/15 - a bear pays a visit to the campground

Mount Yale Trail Guide - 02/10/15 - trail guide to the standard route on Mount Yale - 14,196', Mount Yale Trail and the Southwest Slopes Route.

Mount Massive Trail Guide - 02/03/15 - trail guide to the standard route on Massive - 14,421', the Mount Massive Trail - East Slopes Route.

Mount Yale Map - 01/30/15 - new map for Mount Yale, 14,196' Collegiate Wilderness Peak.

Mount Massive Map - 01/27/15 - new map for Mount Massive - the second highest peak in Colorado.

Jenny Lake Trail Guide - 01/14/15 - the new trail guide to the Jenny Lake Trail is complete

Paintbrush Divide Map - 12/30/14 - announcing the new map on cloudhiking.com

Summer Stories - Finding Solitude - 12/19/14 - looking for a quiet place

Summer Stories - What a Great Trail! - 11/24/14 - story of the popular Shadow Mountain Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park

Onahu Creek - Green Mountain Loop Trail Guide - 11/06/14 - guide to moderate west side loop trail

The Loop Trail Guide - 11/03/14 - guide to the high route, the North Inlet and Tonahutu Creek Trails

Tonahutu Creek Trail Guide - 10/27/14 - guide to Tonahutu Creek Trail - Rocky Mountain National Park

North Inlet Trail Guide - 10/22/14 - guide to the popular North Inlet Trail and Lake Nanita.

The Loop - Rocky Mountain National Park Trail Map - 10/15/14 - map to the west side of the Park and the North Inlet and Tonahutu Trails.

LSR Preserve - Phelps Lake Trails Map and Guides - 09/19/14 - map and guide to the Teton area.

South Mount Elbert Trail Guide - 09/03/14 - a guide to the other popular Mount Elbert Trail

Mount Elbert Map and Trail Guide - 08/27/14 - announcing new map and guide

North Inlet - Tonahutu Loop - RMNP - 08/11/14 - trip report

Longs Peak - Keyhole - 08/06/14 - trip report

Glacier Gorge - 07/30/14 - a photo journey

Fern Lake Trail - 07/28/14 - trip report of the Fern Lake Trail in RMNP

Sandbeach Lake - 07/20/14 - a trip to the lake to add some photos and check some data

Mosquito Bait - 07/14/14 - without repellent we were nothing but bait for the mosquitoes

Laurance S Rockefeller Preserve (Tetons) - Phelps Lake and the Side Trails - 07/09/14 - trip report of the area

Mount Massive - July the Fourth - 07/06/14 the mighty Massive on Independence Day

Mount Elbert - '14 - 07/02/14 - climbing the Northeast Ridge, descending the East Ridge, and connecting the two routes with the Colorado Trail makes for a good day

Twin Sisters Slide - 06/25/14 - a look at the slide area on Twin Sisters in Rocky Mountain National Park

Tundra Communities Trail - 06/23/14 - a short hike across the frozen tundra

Sandbeach Lake Trail Guide - 05/07/14 - guide to lake in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park

Finch Lake - Pear Lake Trail Guide - 04/30/14 - guide to the popular lakes on cloudhiking.com

Wild Basin Map - 04/16/14 - the map to the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park is complete on cloudhiking.com.

Summer Stories - The Heat is On - 04/11/14 - dealing with the heat on the trail

Gregory Ridge Trail - guide to the Gregory Ridge Trail on Gregory Bald - GSMNP

Gregory Ridge Trail and Gregory Bald Trail - 03/25/14 - trip report to Gregory Bald from Cades Cove

Summer Stories - MacGregor Slab - Direct - 03/18/14 - story from a day on the slab

Wolf Ridge - 03/14/14 - guide to the the Wolf Ridge Trail on Gregory Bald

Long Hungry Ridge - 02/18/14 - the guide to the Long Hungry ridge route on Gregory Bald is complete.

Gregory Bald Trail Map - 02/10/14 - announcing the completed map of Gregory Bald

Gregory Bald Trip Notes - 01/17/14 - notes from backpacking the Twentymile Loop of Gregory Bald

Gregory Bald - 01/14/14 - trip report to backpacking the Twentymile Loop of Gregory Bald

Grand Teton Loop - Guide - 12/30/13 - guide to the Teton Loop Trail, if you cant do the hike, at least look at the photos.

Summer Stories - Pollen - 12/18/13 - pollen, pollen everywhere ...

Grand Teton Loop Trail - Map - 12/16/13 - the map is completed of the Loop around the Grand.

Summer Stories - There's Poop on the Trail - 12/09/13 - from the mouths of babes

Summer Stories - Contrails - 12/02/13 - streaks across the skies in the National Parks

Summer Stories - Sleeping on the Trails - 11/25/13 - hikers laying across the trail

Summer Stories - Steps - 11/18/13 - high steps on the trail

Summer Stories - Afternoon Storms - 11/11/13 - dodging the afternoon storms

Lawn Lake - RMNP - Map and Guide - 10/14/13 - guide to Lawn Lake and the new map to the Mummy Range

Twin Sisters and Estes Cone - RMNP Map - 09/23/13 - new map of Twin Sisters, Estes Cone, and the surrounding areas

Longs Peak - Rocky Mountain National Park, Keyhole Route - 09/09/13 - trip report of hiking Longs Peak on 08/31/13

Hallett Peak - Rocky Mountain National Park - 09/02/13 - hiking Flattop Mountain and Hallett Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Timber Lake - Rocky Mountain National Park - 08/26/13 - a hike to Timber Lake on 7/27/13

Tetons - The Enclosure - 08/19/13 - a scramble to the Enclosure of Grand Teton.

Tetons - The Meadows - 08/12/13 - an overnight trip to Garnet Canyon of the Tetons

Tetons - Grand Teton Loop - Notes - 08/05/13 - notes from our Loop hike

Tetons - Grand Teton Loop - Jenny Lake to Death Canyon - the Valley Trail - 07/28/13 - part three of the Loop hike

Tetons - Grand Teton Loop - Sunset Lake to Jenny Lake - 07/26/13 - part two of the hike

Tetons - Grand Teton Loop - Death Canyon to Sunset Lake - 07/25/13 - part one of the hike

Tetons - Updating the Calendar - 07/20/13 - a collage of hikes

Tetons - Stewarts Draw - 07/17/13 - an adventure in the draw

Tetons - Jenny Lake and More - 07/16/13 - hiking the classic trail with a few side trips

Fandango - 07/11/13 - a rock climb in the Flatirons

Cold and Windy - 07/08/13 - a practice day on the snow

North Inlet Trail - 07/05/13 - four day backpacking trip

Upper Odessa Gorge - an easy hike from Bear Lake

Deer Mountain Trails - a loop over Deer Mountain

Granite Pass Loop - exploring other trails in Rocky Mountain National Park

Lawn Lake Backcountry - trip report for an overnight

East Inlet Trail - Rocky Mountain National Park - notes to a hike that we really enjoyed (maybe one of favorites - ever!)

Finch Lake and Pear Lake - brief trip report from Rocky Mountain National Park hikes.

Twin Sisters and Estes Cone - notes from our hikes to these mountains

cloudhiking maps and guides to Rocky Mountain National Park - 06/03/13 - index of the mountains and trails in the Park

Mount Ida - Map and Guide - 05/31/13 - new cloudhiking map and guide to Mount Ida

Wildlife - 05/24/13 - tips on viewing wildlife and a story on how not to see anything wild!

Keyhole Route - Longs Peak - 03/25/13 - the guide to the Keyhole on cloudhiking

Longs Peak Map - 03/18/13 - new cloudhiking map to Longs Peak

Summer Stories - Solitude - 03/15/13 - sharing Lake Solitude

Summer Stories - Leaving a Pack - 03/08/13 - leaving packs along the trail or route

Deer Mountain Map and Guide - 02/18/13 - new cloudhiking map and guide to Deer Mountain

Summer Stories - How Far is It? - 02/15/13 - meeting a young hiker

Alum Cave Trail - 02/11/13 - a trail guide to Alum Cave

Mount Le Conte Map - 02/04/13 - a new map with all 5 trails

Smoky's Gallery - 01/16/13 - a gallery of our weekend trip

Smokies - 01/14/13 - a long weekend in the Smokies

Gone Hiking - 01/11/13 - went hiking instead of writing

Amphitheater Lake Trail - Map and Adventure Guide - 12/24/12 new cloudhiking pages to the Tetons

Angels Landing - Map and Adventure Guide - 11/26/12 announcing the new cloudhiking pages

A Bit of Warning, a Sandia Adventure - 11/19/12 warning of the dangers ahead

La Luz Trail - Sandia Mountains - New Mexico - 10/08/12 the new map for the La Luz is complete

Doing the Duty on the La Luz Trail - 09/21/12 a humorous summer story from the La Luz.

Pikes Peak - Barr Trail Map - 08/27/12 mapping the famous trail

Misplaced - 08/24/12 lost stories

Colter Bay - Lakeshore Trail - 08/20/12 a great two mile walk

Mountain Dogs - 08/17/12 taking your dog to the mountains

A Few Birds - 2012 - 08/10/12 birds of our summer trip

Paintbrush Canyon Loop - 08/06/12 - hiking the 21 mile loop

Some of the Wildlife We Saw - 2012 - 08/03/12 animals from the summer trip

Amphitheater Lake - 07/30/12 - 9.8 mile hike to a mountain lake

Jenny Lake - 07/24/12 - hiking around the 7 miles Jenny Lake Trail

To the Tetons - 07/22/12 - hiking Old Fall River Rd in the Rockies and moving to Jenny Lake in the Rockies

Mount Meeker - 07/20/12 - report from the Loft Route

Mount Alice - 7/18/12 - visiting Lion Lakes and Thunder Lakes - while climbing Alice

Mount Ida - 7/15/12 - crossing the divide to Ida's summit.

Mummy Mountain - 7/13/12 - climbing the Mummy's Southeast Slope

Bluebird Lake - 7/11/12 - trip report to Bluebird Lake

Chapin, Chiquitta, Ypsilon - 07/11/12 - trip report for the trio

Finch & Pear Lakes - 07/05/12 - hiking to the Wild Basin lakes

Deer, Lookout, Horsetooth - 07/05/12 - hikes and scrambles in Rocky Mountain National Park

Bierstadt - West Slopes - 07/02/12 - climbing the West Slopes route

Return to Colorado - 07/02/12 - leaving Moab, well done.

La Luz Trail - Sandia Mountains - 06/10/12 - trip report of hiking to the summit of the Sandias

Sunscreen Conspiracy - 05/11/12 - a humorous story about the suncreen companies and the pine beetle epidemic

Hallett Peak Map - 05/08/12 - a new map in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sound of Music - 04/27/12 - the joy of the mountains

Chased by a Bear - 04/20/12 - story from Pikes Peak

Fast Hikers - 04/06/12 - story of a pair of hikers who ran to avoid being passed

Grays and Torreys - Map and Adventure Guide - 03/13/12 - announcing the new map and adventure guide on cloudhiking.com

Not Even a Mile? - 03/09/12 - flatlanders proclamation

Mountains of Advice - 03/02/12 - a talk of Peaks Peak

Gem Lake Stunts - 02/24/12 - foolhardy scrambler at Gem Lake

The Photo Opportunity - 02/17/12 - fun with friends in the mountains

Halletts Peak Story - 01/24/12 - a roasting story for a friends birthday

The Case of the Missing Pole - 01/20/12 - finding what is lost

Scared - 01/13/12 - stories from Longs Peak

Lily Lake Trails Map and Guide - 01/03/12 - map and guide to the Lily Lake trails

Estes Cone Map and Guide - 12/27/11 - map and guide to the Storm Pass and Estes Cone trails

Pyramid Fun - 12/16/11 - fun on the Pyramid trail

Helping Spirit - 12/09/11 - a story of a friends helping spirit

Lost on the Trail - 12/02/11 - a family we met was lost on the trail just feet away from a trail sign

Footprints in the Snow - 11/18/11 - fun following tracks in the deep snow to Pear Lake

Twin Sisters Trail Map and Guide - 11/17/11 - map and guide to Twin Sisters Trail

Road Crossings - 11/11/11 - crossing Park roads takes ingenuity

Sticks and Stones - 11/04/11 - using natural materials instead of paper

Stormy Wranglers - 10/28/11 - a stormy ride for a wrangler

Jangling Packs - 10/21/11 - lessons from carrying a heavy pack

Traffic Calming Techniques - 10/14/11 - slowing traffic on dirt roads

Poison Ivy - 09/30/11 - avoiding the itch

Lost on Princeton - 09/29/11 - calling for help

Away from the Trailhead - 09/23/11 - friendliness along the trail

Navigating with a Map, or Not - 09/16/11 - using a map to know where you are located

Rappelling Accident - 09/09/11 - analysis of an accident

How Far Is It? - 09/02/11 - how far is it to ....?

Tales of Summer - 08/24/11 - friends tell stories of their summer trips.

Spectacle Lakes - 08/17/11 - visiting the secluded akes

Upper Chipmunk BC Site - 08/16/11 - an overnighter to Upper Chipmunk

1st Fourteener - Links - 08/15/11 - links to articles on Fourteeners

1st Fourteener - 08/13/11 - tips on doing your first peak

Barr Trail, part 3 - 08/12/11 - the trail from Barr Camp to the trailhead

Barr Trail, part 2 - 08/10/11 - the trail to the summit and back to the camp

Barr Trail, part 1 - 08/07/11 - the trail to the camp

Kelso Ridge - 08/06/11 - ascent of the great ridge

Longings - 08/04/11 - longings for the mountains

Longs Prep - 08/01/11 - preparing for Longs Peak

Chicago Lakes - Evans - 07/30/11 the mountaineers route on Mount Evans

The Book - 07/28/11 rock climbing on the Book

Gem Lake - 07/26/11 hiking to the popular lake

Cub Lake - 07/24/11 a fun, easy hike. great for beginners

Lily Lake - 07/22/11 a roadside classic, great for folks with special needs or children

Half Mountain - 07/21/11 a short adventure to an alpine peak.

Old Road Trail - 07/20/11 a great hike from the Alpine Visitor Center to Milner Pass

Mill Creek Trail - 07/18/11 steep hike up to the Steep Mountain saddle and over to the Mill Creek Basin

Park and Ride to Bear Lake - 07/17/11 difficult hike to Bierstadt Lake and a moderate hike to Bear Lake

Flattop and Halletts - 07/16/11 hike up Flattop and to the summit of Halletts

Lawn Lake - 07/15/11 hike up Roaring Creek to Lawn Lake

Moving Camp - 07/14/11 moving from Longs Peak Campground to Glacier Basin, somehow a moose is involved

Ouzel Lake Trail - 07/13/11 a hike to falls, a ridge, and a lake

Lions Gulch - 07/12/11 doing a dog walk without a dog

Longs Acclimating - 07/11/11 a hike above tree line

Lily Mountain - 07/09/11 a hike to Lily Mountain

The Crags - 07/08/11 a day on the rocks

Finch Lake and Pear Lake - 07/07/11 hike to the lakes in the snow

Twin Sisters - 07/06/11 climbing the Twin Sisters

Sandbeach Lake - 07/05/11 hike to Sandbeach Lake

Hollowell Park - 07/02/11 pictures from Hollowell Park

Lumpy Loop - 07/01/11 the trails around Lumpy Ridge

Glacier Creek Trail - 06/30/11 hiking Glacier Creek Trail

Bear Mountain - 06/29/11 hiking Bear Mountain, Boulder

Crows - 06/11/11 raiding ravens, the crows attack

Glissading - 06/03/11 glissading fun, adventure, and control

Bear Troubles - 05/14/11 A bear attack brings tragedy.

Alum Cave Trail - Mount Le Conte - 05/13/11 A repeat of the famous trail and once again a good experience.

Trip Planning - 04/14/11 Planning tips for that big adventure trip.

Dr Tom - 04/07/11 Meeting climbers on top of Sharkstooth.

Phelps Lake Snowshoer Rescued - 02/14/11 An ill snowshoer is rescued.

Jump - 12/24/10 The dangers of the games.

Fall Creek Falls Rock Climbing Workshop - 11/12/10 Outdoor recreation at it's best.

Risky Business - 10/15/10 The best advice is to gain experience.

Mountain Sense - 10/01/10 A look at ways to avoid risks.

Accidents 2010 - 09/10/10 A look at Accidents in North American Mountaineering.

Junior Rangers - 08/27/10 Take the oath, please.

A Breathing Challenge - 08/16/10 Pikes Peak fun.

Guidebooks - 08/09/10 Learning to follow a guide.

Skills - Walking - 08/06/10 Of course I know how to walk.

Campground Hosts - 08/04/10 The hosts of the Park Campgrounds

Weather Shock - 08/02/10 Returning to TN.

Learning Mountain Lessons - 07-30-10 Learning from others.

Nothing to Do - 07-26-10 There is nothing to do in the Tetons!

Tent Only - 07-23-10 A tent only campground?

Better Group Hiking- 07-19-10 Suggestions on group hikes.

Bear Proof Campsites - 07-14-10 Helping the bears stay wild.

Making Decisions - 07-12-10 Making mountaineering decsions.

NPS Fitness - 07-09-10 Saddling up the NPS to fix the horse trails.

Campground Noises - 07-07-10 The noises of the campground.

Campfires - 07-05-10 Building a campfire.

Dog Tales - 07-02-10 Fun with dogs in the mountains.

You Never Know Who You’ll Meet on the Trail - 6-30-10 Meeting the Hikers.

Morning in Leadville - 6-28-10 Breathing the thin air.

Time to Go - 6/15/10 Packing for the Colorado/Wyoming trip.

Mount Kephart from Alum Cave Trailhead - 6/21/10 A good training hike with elevation gains similar to the Rockies.

Sweaty Rocks - 6/7/10 Climbing in the humidity of Tennessee.

Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum - 5/19/10 A fee proposal to South Colony Basin.

14ers Gathering, TN - 4/23/10 Slide show in Nashville.

Surviving the Storm - 3/12/10 Living through a storm.

Peak to Peak Contest - 3/10/10 A mountains beauty contest.

Weight Loss in the Mountains? - 2/10/10 Losing weight, naturally.

Christmas 2009 - 12/24/09 A card.

Spot to the Rescue 10/28/09 Just push the button.

Crowded Mountains? - 10/14/09 Why are they crowded?

The Clove Hitch - 10/05/09 Learning to tie knots.

On Belay? - 9/30/09 Don’t fall, wait!

Plans and Decisions - 9/27/09 The good and bad of cause and effect.

4wd, Yee-Hah - 9/23/09 Preserving the wilds.

Tough Luck, Tacoma Truck - 9/9/09 Truck stuck on Mount Cameron.

Labor Day, Busy Day - 9/7/09 Mountains on a holiday weekend.

Mountainous Dog Walking - 9/2/09 Dogging in the mountains is hard.

And Sometimes You Don’t - 8/31/09 You can just have bad days.

Road Closure - 8/26/09 The road is closing to South Colony Lakes.

Ninety, Seems Like a Good Size - 8/21/09 Ninety climbing Democrat.

Turn Around - 8/19/09 When to turn around, and when to keep going.

Recognition - 8/17/09 14er conversation overheard in Nashville.

Rescue - 8/14/09 Getting lost on Holy Cross.

Cloudhiking Updated - 8/10/09 Announcements, the cloudhiking site.

54 - 8/06/09 Finishing on Longs.

Climbed all 54! - 7/28/09 We now need to finish up, all in one summer.

The Dilemma with Jake... 7/20/09 Deciding to send Jake home.

Mount Lindsey - 7/15/09 A good day on a great climb.

The Road to Como - 7/13/09 A rocky, dusty, hot, afternoon hike.

It’s a Marmot - 7/8/09 Hikers seeing their first marmot.

Good Help is not Hard to Find - 7/6/09 Good friends up high.

Walking in the Dark - 7/2/09 The problems with alpine starts.

Rest - 6/30/09 Resting after Chicago Basin.

San Juans - 6/26/09 Update on going to the San Juan Mountains

Father’s Day - 6/21/09 Playing Yahtzee with the climbing schedule.

Global What? - 6/19/09 It is really cold in the mountains.

An Outdoor Paradox - 6/15/09 The less prepared seem to start later.

Leadville - 6/12/09 All hail the mountain town.

Summertime in the Rockies, Not! - 6/10/09 It’s cold in them there hills.

The Yearly Commute - 6/09/09 Driving to the mountains.

Yikes, Yikes, Yikes - 6/5/09 Preparing to leave the big Metro.

Cloudhiking - 6/3/09 cloudhiking updates our summer’s progress.

Eight Days and Counting - 5/29/09 Last minute preparations.

The Pressure is on Breathing - 5/6/09 A fallacy, pressure breathing.

Five Weeks - 5/4/09 The countdown has started for our summer trip.

To Breathe or nor to Breathe - 4/17/09 How to acclimate.

The Cost is Going Down - 2/27/09 Pikes Peak charges for a ride.

Conjugating Twenty Nouns - 2/18/09 Fitness plan for summer.

Trip Optimization - 2/11/09 Trip planning tips.

Debate on Accessibility - 1/30/09 Those 4WD trailheads.

Planning, the Adventure Begins - 12/3/08 Preparing for fun.

Pika - 11/17/08 My favorite mountain critter.