Journal

Trip reports, gear guides, field notes.

Stories from the BluePeak crew and a few friends. Updated when something interesting happens.

Trip Report

Four Passes Loop: 26 Miles, Three Days, One Storm

Our team takes on Colorado's iconic loop in late September, just as the aspens turn and the forecast starts lying.

Mara Whitfield · October 4, 2025 · 9 min read

Gear Guide · 7 min

A no-nonsense framework for picking a shelter that matches your trips — not the trips you wish you went on.

Field Notes · 6 min

Misty pines, sketchy approaches, and the case for shoes you can both climb and hike in.