When you look out over the mountain peaks that make Colorado one of the most beautiful places to live in the country, you may see certain summits that tower over the others, snowcapped even late into the summer. Many of these are known as 14ers, and their height reaches over 14,000 feet above sea level. […]

Longs Peak from the Scenic Route, Lyons to Estes Park Longs Peak overlooks Boulder like a giant guardian towering from on high, looking down from Rocky Mountain National Park It looks different every day, every hour of every year and from every angle. This shot is part of a drive from Boulder to Estes Park […]

Boulder, Colorado, nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, is a paradise for mountain enthusiasts and adventurers. Its unique geographical location makes it an ideal base for exploring some of the tallest and most majestic mountains in the region. This blog explores the towering peaks around Boulder, their fascinating characteristics, and why Boulder is […]

In Lafayette, Colorado, a captivating photograph frames the majestic Longs Peak, its summit crowned with glistening snow at over 14,000 feet. This iconic mountain, a sentinel in the Rocky Mountains’ Front Range, beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike, offering both a challenging ascent and a stunning spectacle of natural beauty. Longs Peak, reaching an elevation […]

The South Side of Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park is an enchanting vista that encapsulates the sheer beauty and allure of this iconic mountain. As the highest peak in the park and one of the most formidable “Fourteeners” in Colorado, Longs Peak commands respect and admiration from anyone who encounters it. Standing at […]

Capturing Longs Peak under the surreal illumination of a sunset, with the snow from the most recent storm clinging to its slopes, is truly an epic and once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity. This image embodies Colorado’s unpredictable weather, where nature’s whims create a canvas of ever-changing beauty. As the sun’s golden rays embrace the mountain’s snow-covered contours, […]

Boulder Flatirons and Green Mountain  Longs Peak – 14,259 feet

Longs Peak, at 14,259 feet, towers above all other summits in Rocky Mountain National Park. Almost anywhere in the park, you can see the flat-topped monarch. Different perspectives reveal the great mountain’s distinct profiles. Longs Peak’s moods are reflected in the changing weather. Thousands of people climb Longs Peak via the Keyhole Route during the […]

This morning’s photo was taken from the 18th hole at Indian Peaks Golf Course. Longs Peak can be seen in the background with no snow on it. This is a Hale Irwin Signature design course that offers six sets of tees suitable for any golfer. Hale has deep roots in Boulder. At the age of […]

Longs Peak, at 14,259 feet, is the highest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park and the only fourteener. Major Stephen Long is said to have been the first to spot the great mountains on behalf of the United States Government on June 30, 1820. photo credit: Mike Anderson