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The Mountains are Calling, and I Must Go

By Chase Smith

Getting Started: Basic Information for Hiking & Climbing Colorado’s 14ers. Today it is widely accepted that there are 58 mountains that qualify as Colorado mountains over 14,000 ft […]

Summer In Colorado Means Wildflowers!

By Chase Smith

Colorado is home to more than 3,200 species of wildflowers. Here at Frowning Cactus Ranch several species are popping up including some of my favorites. These bright bursts […]

What To Look for In Young Warmblood Jumpers

By Chase Smith

Are you in the market for a strong, kind, and competitive young jumper, but don’t exactly know what to look for? Well then, this is what we look […]

19 Lessons From a New Mountaineer

By Jay Belfore

For me, hiking and climbing the summits of Colorado’s tallest peaks is a spiritual, physical & mental journey. I gain experience and learn something with each climb. Here […]