What It's Like to Hike Colorado's Famous "Fourteener" Mountains

We reached the peak on the first day with a spectacular view of not only Conundrum Peak but also Colorado's majestic landscape. It was quite windy toward the top, with some snow and rough, loose and rocky sections across certain areas of the mountain ridge towards the summit. It was cold and windy, and I couldn't wait to get back to the base to cook a hot instant noodle soup and boil water for a hot tea.

Tip: Hiking boots with solid lugs to provide grip and traction are a must in these terrains!