The non-standard14er Podcast

Everything the route description leaves out about hiking and climbing Colorado’s 14ers. Each episode discusses another one of the Colorado's fifty-eight 14,000 foot peaks. We’ll talk about camping, various routes, local places to eat around each 14er, trailhead conditions, camp fire cooking techniques, 14er history, trivia and anything else a couple of good friends and 14er enthusiasts chat about over a beer.

The non-standard14er Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Short-Rope Stiffler, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Short-Rope Stiffler hosts The non-standard14er Podcast, a health show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #60

  Castle and Conundrum from the hot springs side: Episode 59

  Mar 11, 20261h 2m

  The latest episode we discuss one of the great unresolved 14er questions of our time, ranking just above “Why do I own so many backpacks?”: Can you responsibly climb Castle and Conundrum from the Hot Springs side, or does the loose rock turn the whole endeavor into a sufferfest that can't even be assuaged by a hot springs soak? To investigate, we’ve brought in two certified 14er finishers who have actually done Castle and Conundrum from the hot springs and survived with most of their joints. Kevin’s trip report from the Conundrum Hot Springs Elijah’s trip report from Cathedral to Conundrum.

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  Episode #59

  Crestone Peak: You’ve Been Standing on the Wrong Rock: Episode 58

  Oct 29, 20251h 14m

  A ceremonial moment for the Non-Standard 14er Podcast — our 58th episode, and we’re using it to ruin your summit résumé. We talk with Eric Gilbertson — engineering professor, global mountaineer, Centennial finisher, and, apparently, the man who just told every Colorado 14er climber: “Actually, that's not the true summit.” Eric’s new measurements reveal that the true summit of Crestone Peak isn’t the one you’ve been posting selfies from — it’s East Crestone, a slightly higher point that’s been quietly judging us for decades. We talk about how 1800s surveyors got it wrong, how modern lasers got it right, and what happens to the sacred 14er list when science shows up with a tape measure.

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  Episode #58

  Wetterhorn True Grit Style

  Oct 4, 202551 min

  In this episode we tackle Wetterhorn Peak the non-standard way — from the Ridgway side over Coxcomb Pass — instead of the usual Lake City stroll up Matterhorn Creek. (Well, “stroll” if you consider 3,000 feet of climbing and a Class 3 finale a stroll.) We break down the logistics of each route: the Lake City standard, versus the Owl Creek/Ridgway approach, where you get solitude, wildflowers, and John Wayne whispering “Fill your hand, you son of a…” into the alpine breeze.

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  Episode #57

  Mt. Elbert from the Lowest Point in Colorado with Ricardo Pena: Episode 56

  Jan 30, 20251h 14m

  How does someone self-power themselves from the lowest point in Colorado to the highest point? Ricardo Pena joins the podcast to teaches us how. (Hint: It requires 350 miles and 23,000 elevation gain.) Ricardo is a mountain guide who has climbed the 14ers, Centennials, the 50 high points, and most of the seven summits. We hear how he came up with the unique climb of Mt. Elbert, stories from Everest Camp 4, and advice on dreaming up mountain adventures with style points. link to the trip report: Mt. Elbert Trip Report 10/29/2024 | 14ers.com

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  Episode #56

  The 14ers Fall Gathering in Lake City: Episode 55

  Oct 26, 20241h 2m

  The 14ers Fall Gathering has been held at Mill Creek Campground outside of Lake City for the past 10 years. Short-Rope chatted with the organizers of the event: TaylorHolt and Ryguy on the latest episode in which they discussed topics from fitting into the group as a newbie to the unique shuttle routes you can design to bag some awesome 14ers and 13ers in the Lake City area. We also hear about the bear visit that occurred at the 2024 gathering.

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