where are you looking to go...
Which routes are you interested in...
Our team are here to help you find the best option to suit your goals and experience.
Simply add your details below to receive your tailored suggestions
Published: 03.11.2020
Last Updated: 29.09.2021
It may not be a normal sight for hikers, but a young woman from Colorado, USA, has taken on a unique challenge.
To climb all of the Colorado 14ers, wearing high heels!
Erin Ton (22) had begun her 14er journey two summers earlier when she climbed Mt. Elbert with her father and sister.
“I thought it would be a fun celebration to hike Elbert again, but do it in high heels. It’s kind of a full-circle thing.”
Erin climbed Little Bear Peak, her final 14er, in August of this year.
She flew up the roughly 5-mile ascent in just 2 hours, passing dozens of hikers with proper shoes along the way.
“Personally, it’s symbolic of how far I’ve come, from struggling so much that first time and now I’m cruising up it in heels.”
Ton has now expanded her high heel 14ers to include Mount Bierstadt, Mount Sherman, and Quandary Peak.
You can follow Ton’s high heel journey on her Instagram page.
If you love hiking, climbing, trekking and the mountains, you’re in the right place.
You’re a Trek Addict!
Explore hiking, trekking and mountaineering routes with our independent route guides.
Our team help you to identify routes which match your dreams and your experience.
We work with a wide range of suppliers to bring the right products to you, at the best possible price.
We make a commission from our partners, but you'll still enjoy the best rates available anywhere today!