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Just a couple of guys that are passionate about the Class 1/2/2+ 13ers and 14ers in Colorado! Tune in for useful info and stories about the joys of hiking! Reach out to us at any of the links up top, or email us at: greensandbluespodcast@gmail.com
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The guys wrap up their "Summit Fever 101" with Dr. Shaunna Burke by digging a bit deeper into the personal side of her mountain journey!
Zach and Eric are joined by Dr. Shaunna Burke, Professor of Sports Psychology at the University of Leeds, to talk about the motivations of mountaineers. She shares some of the strategies that we use to try to get to the summit, while eschewing optional spa-days!
Come laugh out loud at some of the strangest and dumbest decisions someone could make, as Zach and Eric review the 5 worst mistakes they've made on the mountain!
Zach and Eric continue their fun chat with Colorado mountaineering legends John and Renata Collard. They serve up several stories involving uncertain snow and wildlife situations!
Zach and Eric chat with Colorado mountaineering legends John and Renata Collard. They share some of their personal background, as well some great stories around how they met and together became the climbing icons that they are!
Close out 2025 with a few hot takes around Christmas and the mountains, as well as some of the guys' resolutions for 2026!
The guys review their epic, (and apparently unique!), adventure around the northern Sawatch in search of all things Holy Cross related!
Zach and Eric review some of their favorite gear from the past year, and add some things to their holiday wishlist!
The guys tackle some listener-submitted 14er-related questions, and perhaps even perform a miracle in the process!
Is there a new 14er on the horizon? Zach and Eric discuss, along with Zach's walk-through of Sawatch Centennial 13er Mt. Oklahoma!
Come celebrate the 2nd annual Greens and Blues-iversary! Zach and Eric reminisce about the fun year that was, and share some year-end awards that we just made up!
Zach and Eric share their memorable and sometimes haphazard journey on one of the tallest 13ers in Colorado, the gentle giant Stewart Peak!
The guys put together a Top 10 list of their favorite hikes that don't involve a mountain (although there are lots of honorable mentions and a few mountains that sneak their way in!).
Zach and Eric dig into a summer grab bag and find 7 juicy topics that stood out during the hiking season!
The guys share their experience on San Juan Centennial 13er Half Peak, which includes plenty of accolades for its unique summit shape and a fun high ridge!
This episode finds Zach and Eric recounting their adventure on Castle and Conundrum! Look forward to plenty of Mario Kart references and mispronounced celebrity dining hangouts!
Zach and Eric chat with Colorado mountain icon Will Erickson. He shares his hiking background, some wisdom and great stories from his time in the mountains, (including a well-timed barb thrown at a poor Sangre recipient!).
The guys recap Zach's adventures on Hoosier Ridge, with particular emphasis on 4 obstacles on the way to the summit, and lots of naming silliness!
Zach and Eric walk through 4 very timely hot takes for the summer of 2025. Get ready for potentially confrontational thoughts on bills affecting land management, and dogs on the trail!
Zach and Eric chat with CFI Executive Director Lloyd Athearn. He shares his background with the CFI, offers insight into their current and future work and digs a bit into what led him into becoming a leader in the 14er community!
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this is so fascinating to me. it didn't rain at all on Blanca ellingwood for us. it was dry the whole down climb. there was a weather system below us that took out our tent so instead of camping we hiked down. we have completely different memories.
....wow. thanks for the fever dream.
how ya gonna hike halo ridge and not talk about it? I want details. how did it compare to the other hike?
I think tigewon ruined me for hiking roads
If "my ridge" is the hardest I've done, I'd say the saddle between Blanca and ellingwood was the most arduous. ridges I'd like to do: between bierstadt and Evans rumdoodle on pikes Columbia and harvard crestone saddle kit Carson and challenger wait....is a ridge different than a saddle? is one always the other but the other isn't necessarily the former? I'm excited for when we come out to explore the extra credit Evans stuff.
it's a good thing we didn't come out this year. we were planning on Evans. sorry I don't accept renaming of things. Names hold nostalgia and meaning for me. Gulf of Mexico Mt. Evans Mt. McKinley If it has an original native name that's fine. Zach did what I should have done on la plata. I summited but I wouldn't do that again.
it's a good thing we didn't come out this year. we were planning on Evans. sorry I don't accept renaming of things. Names hold nostalgia and meaning for me.
it's a good thing we didn't come out this year. we were planning on Evans. (sorry I don't accept renaming of things. Names hold nostalgia and meaning for me.)
it's a good thing we didn't come out this year. we were planning on Evans. (sorry I don't accept renaming of things. Names hold nostalgia and meaning for me.) Gulf of Mexico Mt McKinley Mt. Evans I don't care who you are, respect history. If it has a Native name, I'll go with that. Zach was wise for turning around. The last 300 yards are usually the toughest. That's what I should have done on La Plata, fortunately I was spared but I wouldn't do it again.
it's a good thing we didn't come out this year. we were planning on Evans. (sorry I don't accept renaming of things. Names hold nostalgia and meaning for me.) Gulf of Mexico Sears tower Comiskey Park Mt McKinley Mt. Evans I don't care who you are, respect history. If it has a Native American name, I'll go with that. Zach was wise for turning around. The last 300 yards are usually the toughest. That's what I should have done on La Plata, fortunately I was spared but I wouldn't do it again.
it's a good thing we didn't come out this year. we were planning on Evans. (sorry I don't accept renaming of things. Names hold nostalgia and meaning for me.) Gulf of Mexico Sears tower Comiskey Park Mt McKinley Mt. Evans I don't care who you are, respect history. If it has a Native American name, I'll go with that. Zach was wise for turning around. The last 300 yards are usually the toughest. That's what I should have done on La Plata, fortunately I was spared but I wouldn't do it again.
You guys are really getting some traction with who you can invite in. So happy for you. I think you're famous Eric. Hope you still hike with me now that you're rubbing elbows with the big wigs. if I had to make some guest list requests. Ed Viesters, Dave Roche, Matt Carpenter, Alex Honnold, me.
before I listen here are my top ten recommendations: -Choose a well marked route -practice hydration while you walk -know your body well enough to go at a pace that you aren't sucking wind and having to stop every step to look toward the summit -carry easily digestible/ingestible snacks high in protein and carbs. (peanut butter is my favorite) -start early and wear a headlamp. it helps avoid weather and you won't have to depend as much on superior fitness to summit before the storms roll in. nothing wrong with watching the sun rise from up top. -bring a water filtration device and take note of water sources along the way -go with someone confident AND experienced in what they are doing -if possible do one that is a day hike vs a full pack camping experience. let your physical response to altitude be the only issue you face. don't compound it with a billion lbs of gear -give yourself time to stop and soak in the views. -if you are well below the summit and gray clouds are already formin
Does hearing that Longs is Roaches favorite 14er make you feel different about me taking you up there for your first summit? You have strong stuff in you sir.
Eric this makes me so happy. Hearing how you have dove headlong into being a local. Roads, lesser known peaks, etc. If we lived closer we would def be hiking buddies. It's hard to find people who love nature/exercise/exploring around here. I'm sorry but running around a church parking lot with a cinder block at 5 am just ain't my thing.
I'm glad we have never got lost. I wouldn't want to add "idiot" to my resume of adjectives/expletives I earned from our other hikes. 🤣
Decided not to hike one day due to clouds at 7 am. other than that our double turn back for Holy Cross. My song for holy Cross is long time by Boston. Don't knock cold peas until you've tried them. after that, feel free. lyric rewrite: well I'm taking my time, just moving along. the mountain'll forget about me after Ive been gone. And I took what I found, I didn't want no more, stopped just short of your front door. It was such a long time. It was such a loooong time!" (acoustic solo)
At the time, that traverse seemed scary. I had doubts. It was my first 2 for 1. Once we committed we just went into autopilot. I was worried about getting stuck in weather.
my song for longs peak is "she's a beauty" by the tubes, because the mountain doesn't care.
what food? peas.