Peak Pursuit
Challenge Yourself & Seize the Summit!
Transform your hiking dreams into summit achievements with Peak Pursuit, our comprehensive 14er preparation course. Whether you’ve gazed up at Colorado’s majestic peaks from Denver or always dreamed of standing above 14,000 feet, our guided program will take you there safely and confidently. Through a carefully designed progression of training hikes—from the foothills to your first 14er summit—you’ll build strength, stamina, and altitude acclimation while learning essential mountain skills.
What Makes Our Program Unique: Our progression takes you from the foothills to your first 14er summit through carefully selected training hikes. Each weekend builds upon the last, developing your strength, stamina, and altitude acclimation while teaching essential mountain skills. With expert coaching and a supportive team, we’ll help you develop the endurance, resilience, and confidence needed to conquer the climb.
What to Expect
- 10 progressive weekend hikes starting at 7,000′ and building to 14,000′
- Expert guidance on high-altitude safety and mountain weather
- Hands-on navigation and route-finding instruction
- Personalized gear consultation and pack-check sessions
- Training with a consistent group of fellow aspiring peak-baggers
- Graduate with a final summit of the DeCaLiBron Mts: Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln and Bross: Four Fourteeners in one shot.
Training Highlights
- Foundation building in the foothills
- Mid-altitude conditioning and technical skills
- High-altitude exposure
- Peak performance and final 14er achievement
What’s Included:
- Weekly guided training hikes by wilderness first-aid certified instructors
- Pre-hike briefings and post-hike debriefs
- Nutrition and hydration strategies
- Private group for weather updates and gear discussions
- Transportation to the final summit event.
- We will share driving responsibilities for carpool options to all other trailheads
Prerequisites:
The Peak Pursuit: Fourteener Training Program is for women who are already active and ready to take on the challenge of progressively higher-altitude hikes. This is a level 4 Advanced Program. Unlike our other programs, this requires a greater time commitment as we increase the elevation we summit each week to prepare for your final Fourteener climb. For this course, you should:
- Be able to comfortably hike at least 7 miles on varied terrain with at least 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
- Commit to weekly training hikes that gradually increase in elevation and difficulty.
- Engage in regular cardiovascular or strength training (hiking, running, cycling, strength workouts, etc.) at least 3 days per week.
- Be free of major injuries that would prevent you from safely completing long, high-altitude hikes.
Not Quite Ready?
If you’re not sure you meet the requirements, a great way to prepare is by joining our free weekly adventure events on Saturdays and Wednesdays! These hikes and workouts will help build the endurance, strength, and confidence needed before committing to Fourteener training.
Meet Your Coaches
Denise Reynolds Dedicated coach, motivator, nature lover, and adventurer, Denise Reynolds is a Peak Pursuit coach and WAC Parker trail guide who’s passionate about helping women discover their strength. She’s summited three Colorado 14ers and brings her experience as a middle school cross country and track coach into every training season, supporting others as they build confidence and endurance. After serving as a Peak Pursuit coach-in-training last year, Denise is excited to return as a coach this season. When she’s not hiking, she loves lifting heavy weights, camping, and saying yes to new adventures whenever she gets the chance. Last year she logged 165 hiking miles and is aiming for 200 miles in 2026, believing that every mile spent training for a 14er should include laughter, amazing conversations, beautiful views, and pride after each competed challenge. She believes in creating supportive spaces where women can connect, grow stronger, and realize just how capable they truly are, one trail at a time.
Kat Steiner Born and raised in Colorado, She has always felt most at home near the mountains. As a military spouse, she has had the opportunity to live and travel all over the world, exploring some incredible places along the way—but no matter where she has been; Colorado has always been the place that felt like home. Kat loves sharing her passion for the outdoors, building community, and helping others gain confidence on the trail. She is so excited to explore the best of Colorado together with you, one adventure at a time.
Past Fourteeners
Cancellation Policy:
We love tackling trails in all conditions—rain, shine, sleet, or snow. To ensure you’re prepared for any weather, we recommend checking out our gear shop for the best equipment to keep you comfortable and safe. We take pride in showing that weather can’t hold us back and that we can overcome any challenge. However, please note that in extreme cases, if the weather poses a significant safety risk, we will cancel the event and notify all attendees. Your safety is our top priority.
Refund Policy:
Thank you for supporting our grassroots organization! Please note that all registrations are final. We are unable to offer refunds, credits, or deferrals for any of our training programs, special events, or workshops. We understand that travel, injuries, and unexpected conflicts can arise. However, your registration directly supports our planning process and allows us to fairly compensate our coaches and event leaders—who dedicate significant time and energy preparing for each participant.