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Reflections from Colorado’s 14ers is a devotional series shaped by time spent hiking Colorado’s highest peaks. Through each climb, I reflect on the ways God meets us in creation and invites us to slow down, pay attention, and remember His faithfulness. Missouri Mountain This was our second trip into the Missouri Gulch after previously hiking Mt. Belford and Mt. Oxford the prior season. We felt confident in our knowledge of the area and our preparation in studying the route. W

Reflections from Colorado’s 14ers is a devotional series shaped by time spent hiking Colorado’s highest peaks. Through each climb, I reflect on the ways God meets us in creation and invites us to slow down, pay attention, and remember His faithfulness. Huron Peak Whenever we’re asked about our favorite 14er climb, it’s always a tough question to answer. The typical response, however, is Huron Peak. Wildflowers abound in its alpine meadows, and it boasts dramatic, panoramic su

Reflections from Colorado’s 14ers is a devotional series shaped by time spent hiking Colorado’s highest peaks. Through each climb, I reflect on the ways God meets us in creation and invites us to slow down, pay attention, and remember His faithfulness. Gray’s Peak Summit Reflections from Colorado’s 14ers: Grays Peak This was my first 14er attempt. We started off excited, though unprepared, and ready for a challenge. A few miles in, my enthusiasm was replaced with exhaustion,

Reflections from Colorado’s 14ers is a devotional series shaped by time spent hiking Colorado’s highest peaks. Through each climb, I reflect on the ways God meets us in creation and invites us to slow down, pay attention, and remember His faithfulness. Tabeguache Peak Normally done in combination with Shavano, this peak isn’t viewed as overly difficult or technical. It didn’t require a lot of advanced planning even though we chose a non-standard approach. However, after a few

Reflections from Colorado’s 14ers is a devotional series shaped by time spent hiking Colorado’s highest peaks. Through each climb, I reflect on the ways God meets us in creation and invites us to slow down, pay attention, and remember His faithfulness. La Plata Peak For me, hiking and climbing share many parallels to the Christian life. When first arriving at the trailhead, I often look toward my objective, studying and assessing what lies ahead. Awe and excitement set in thi

Reflections from Colorado’s 14ers is a devotional series shaped by time spent hiking Colorado’s highest peaks. Through each climb, I reflect on the ways God meets us in creation and invites us to slow down, pay attention, and remember His faithfulness. Mt. Blue Sky (Second Attempt) I invited a friend to do her first 14er. For weeks we planned and scheduled. We happily chatted during the two-hour drive, full of anticipation and excitement. But as we pulled up to the trailhead,