Interest in CO 14ers or Whitney? (I don't have a permit)

GoalHiking · Post by **GoalHiking** » Fri Jul 24, 2026 2:54 pm

I'm current heading towards CO and if I and my car make it I'd like to do some of the more challenging 14ers. For the ones that are Class 3+/4 I'd like a partner(s) just for safety. If anyone else is headed that way, please let me know.

I'd also be interested in hiring a guide, and in that case I'd like a partner to split the costs. E.g., Capitol is $1800 and they really only want to do it as an overnight. Pyramid is about half that but even so it seems really pricey for something that I *might* be able to do solo (at a good deal of risk).

Then, once again assuming I & my car hold out, I'd swing around to get the ID, UT, and/or NV highpoints. The first is a Class 3 ridge, UT is an annoying Class 2 hike of 25 mi RT that I'd do as a day hike (the first several miles doesn't gain much elevation), and NV's greatest challenge appears to be the road and the remoteness.

Then, I'd be interested in doing Whitney if anyone has a permit or I can find one. If possible I'd like to do the MR in a day but considering the permitting situation I'm flexible.

LMK

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Fri Jul 24, 2026 9:25 pm

Colorado has some pretty awesome 14ers. I follow a group on facebook and they are very helpful with questions regarding the peaks.
I love Colorado and wish I could climb some of them. Good luck and have fun!

GoalHiking · Post by **GoalHiking** » Sun Jul 26, 2026 8:55 pm

Thanks but I don't use FB. They blocked an account under my real name, accusing me of impersonating myself. For another account I used a fake name and bought some FB ads. They blocked that too. They blocked a Threads account for no discernible reason. They temporarily suspended an Instagram account, accusing me of trying to get followers. I'd suggested to Friends of Griffith Park that they hold events during the week, apparently that'd questionable per Instagram. And, in all cases they want to see govt ID to restore the accounts. So, no biometrics for you, Zuck.

On a less soapboxy note, I started with the NM highpoint earlier today: I hope to do OK tomorrow, then Handies or Sneffels a couple days later. Elbert is also at the top of my list.

https://goalhiking.org/g/wheeler-peak-nm