14er Patches

Years ago, the slopes of Mount Lincoln rang with picks from miners scraping for gold and silver; now mountaineers swing their picks on Lincoln Falls above Montgomery Reservoir. Elevation 14,286 feet.

Of all the 14ers, you can drive to the summit of only Pikes Peak and Evans. This paved road is one of the planets highest. Evans is a landmark on the skyline west of downtown Denver. Elevation 14,264 feet.

West of Leadville, Mount Elbert is the highest point in Colorado. It was named for territorial Governor Samuel Elbert; a politician credited with preventing San Juan Indian troubles. Elevation 14,433 feet.

Near the town of Alma and up Buckskin Gulch, the south face of Democrat rises from Kite Lake. Miners that roamed for gold on its slopes named it for their beloved President Lincoln. Elevation 14,148 feet.

Beaver ponds on Frenchman Creek are in the valley below the north slope of Mount Columbia. Columbia is one of the Collegiate Peaks in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. Elevation 14,073 feet.

Mt. Belford was named for Judge James D. Belford, 'the red-headed rooster of the Rockies.' He was a politician known for his red hair, quick wit, and flamboyant manner. Elevation 14,197 feet.

Named for Chief Antero of the Ute Indian tribe this peak is noted its abundance gems and minerals. Aquamarine rock crystals, smoky quartz are found on slopes. Elevation 14,269 feet.

While Aetna isn't quite a 14er, she's still a beaut. So give her some credit and enjoy some solid views up through almost all of the 14ers in Chaffee County.

Miners from the "Show Me" state named Missouri Gulch and this peak in the Sawatch Range. Above Missouri Gulch are Elkhead Pass and the ridges to Belford and Oxford. Elevation 14,067 feet.

The view from Maroon Lake is a classic image of Maroon and North Maroon Peak. Maroon Peak is the higher of the two peaks, known collectively as the 'Maroon Bells.' Maroon Peak - Elevation 14,156 feet.

Above Lake Como in the Sangre de Cristo Range sits Little Bear Peak. Its connecting ridge, the 1 1/2 mile Blanca Peak-Little Bear traverse, is a Colorado mountaineering classic. Elevation 14,037 feet.