Missouri Mountain
An autumn backpacking excursion in Missouri Gulch is the best way to experience the splendor of 14,067' Missouri Mountain.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Alpine Climbing in Buena Vista
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Alpine Climbing Routes in Buena Vista
Mount Harvard: South Slope
This 14-mile roundtrip hike to the 14,420' summit of Mt. Harvard, complete with a final scramble up the summit-block, is truly a top-notch 14er experience!
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Mt. Columbia: East Ridge
Avoid the crowds and utilize route finding skills by trekking the East Ridge route to summit 14,073' Mt. Columbia.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Mount Princeton
A climb to the summit of the most visibly-impressive 14er in Chaffee County.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Mount Yale
Buena Vista's backyard 14er offers a challenging climb with a rewarding summit view.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Mount Yale - East Ridge
Winter variation up the East Ridge of Mount Yale
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 24 m
Mount Princeton: East Slopes
Traditional East Slopes Route to the Summit of Mount Princeton
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 0 m
Alpine Climbing Guidebooks in Buena Vista
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Heart of the Rockies: Chaffee County 14ers
11 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Hike the High Rockies: Best Hikes in Salida, Colorado
13 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Climb all the 14ers in Colorado's Sawatch Range
6 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
7 of the Easiest 14ers for Beginners
46 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Colorado's 14ers: Bag All 58 of the Iconic Peaks
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking