photo by Ryan Bonneau

Just because you’ve stashed your ski gear for the summer doesn’t mean you should turn your back on the mountains. Start breaking in a new pair of hiking boots, splurging on outdoor gear and planning to bag as many 14,000-foot peaks as possible. There are 54 on the list—here are five to start you out, complete with insider advice on how to kick back when you’ve finished climbing.

Mt. Sneffels and Wilson Peak

Snowmass Mountain

Kit Carson and Challenger Point

Mt. Bierstadt

Longs Peak

May 2008