Response from: Kristen    (06/15/08 3:40pm)

Since I'm grom Grand County, I'd recommend Berthoud Pass to Rocky Mt Nat'l Park.
But the White Mountains in NH are awesome. Try the Appalachian Mt Club's website for details. Include the ridgeline going over Mt. Washington for great view and a great workout.

Response from: Kraig    (06/17/08 3:39pm)

BestHike.com will have all the answers you'll need. And then some. ;)

I'd suggest Yosemite (crowds will begin to thin in Sept) or maybe head up to the Pacific Northwest and go to Olympic. For something completely out off the beaten path, and for solitude, go to Big Bend, but it may be still quite hot in Sept. there.

Response from: Robert Stout    (06/26/08 4:14am)

If you like some winter hike, it is great to hike in Alaska. I've tried last winter and it was really amazing. But before you have to get all the facts about the place you'll go and the conditions there. It is an extreme hiking!!!

Response from: Sarah    (10/27/08 11:15am)

I know K2 is outside of the US, but to all the hikers out there this is an interesting post I came across at Peterman's Eye. It talks about hiking K2 and sacrifices that have to be made when hiking the most dangerous climb in the world!

http://www.petermanseye.com/anthologies/cowboys/356-a-higher-calling