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14er must haves!
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items Going to hike a colorado 14er? Here is the gear and outfits that I wear to keep myself warm and comfortable!
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this is what I would wear to hike a 14er!
the notorious melanzana had to make an appearance! appointment only CO based company in Leadville, CO. I recomment the microgrid for 14ers! Great layer
Micro Grid Hoodie V2
Remember! Wool is your friend on these hikes. This is my go-to base layer to ensure comfort, warmth, and to be prepared for any weather!
Women's Wool Shirts & Tops
A hard shell is crucial for the alpine. Your isulator is worthless if it gets soaked. I've found this coat to be light and packable, tough against water, not to mention stylish!
Women's Raincoats & Rain Jackets
KUHL is such a great brand for the mountains, durable, breathable, flexible- perfect for long hikes
Women's Performance Pants | Outdoor Pants for Women by KÜHL
HOKA has a line of trail shoes with great traction- I have never been a hiking boot girl as I do not like a restrictive ankle when on long hikes. These have been my favorite long trail shoe to wear!
Trail Running Shoes
Again with wool being a great fabric and tool while on the trail. Snow, puddles, and mud are inevitable, be prepared with good socks that are meant for this terrain and exposure!
Smartwool
This is THE colorado jacket. This jacket will take you from day to day life while also being an essential on backpacking/hiking trips. Excellent insulation as well as packing down super small to fit right in your pack as the day gets warmer!
Women's Micro Puff® Jacket
Tried and true sports bra for smaller chested girls !
Free to Be Bra - Wild *Light Support, A/B Cup | Women's Bras
Gear !
This is what I carry when hiking a 14er!
Osprey has a great line of trail packs, remember: unless you are backpacking in, you do NOT need a ton in your pack! Get a smaller Liter pack and pack essentials only!
Backpacks for Hiking, Biking, Climbing & Adventure
early morning starts call for a needed light source! this has been my favorite head lamp with a great battery life. so many colors too!
Headlamps & Rechargeable Headlamps
Water bladders are essential, dont mess around with heavy water bottles that are no efficient space savers in your pack!
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Microspikes are sometimes essential especially during early 14er season as all the snow has not cleared! Invest in a good pair of microspikes and never worry about proper traction again!
MICROspikes® Footwear Traction
Fuel !
Hungry on the trail! Here are some great food and supplement options
Sold in REI and other sports/mountain shops, I love this brand and am a sucker for their simple bean packages. High protein and carb source, great for a more filling trail snack
A Dozen Cousins
Bobo's are an essential mountain snack! Support a great business while also properly fueling on the trail!
Bobo's
When drinking tons of water on the trail and sweating out so much salt, our bodies crave electrolytes and salt when in high altitude completing such a hard hike, salt tabs/chews are so so important. Feeling like a headache is setting in? Beginning to...
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Great snack with some natural sugar content
Original Fruit Strips - Peaceful Fruits
Pick a flavor combo you like most and keep them in your trail pack!
KIND Snacks