2026 14,000 ft Challenge

Handies Peak (14,048 ft elevation)

6 Amputees

6 Successful Summits

General Event FAQ’s

  • An event made to present members of the limb-loss community with a demanding, purpose-driven goal that requires resilience, commitment, and trust in their own potential.

    For our 2026 events, we will be summitting Handies Peak (14,058 ft)

  • July 13-17

  • Legacy Lodge in Lake City, Colorado

    Check it out HERE

  • This event is 100% free for all those that attend.

    YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN TRAVEL COSTS TO THE EVENT

  • Colorado has 58 mountains that more than 14,000 ft in elevation. About half the elevation of Mt. Everest. 57 of the 58 14,000 ft Peaks in Colorado these peaks are only accessible by foot.

  • Yes, this is a family event!

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2026 Event Highlights

2026 Event Highlights

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Event Specific FAQ’s

  • Legacy Lodge in Lake City, Colorado. Legacy Lodge has been owned and operated by the Dickens family for almost 20 years.

    When we say make yourself at home, we really do mean it. It is located 5 min outside of Lake City, Colorado. The lodge itself can sleep 45-ish people, has a commercial kitchen and dining area, and is situated on 15 acres that backs up to thousands of acres of public lands. You could just hike around the area directly behind the lodge and stay busy for days.

  • Everything that would be included in a normal hotel stay. Towels, soap, bedding, etc. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided every day. Coffee throughout the day as well.

  • Families will be staying in the same room/suite. If you have any specific lodging requests, please reach out to directly Jason Dickens.

  • Handies Peak, 14,058 ft. The hike is 5.5 miles round trip. We will provide 4wd vehicles and drivers to get everyone to the trailhead and back down safe and sound.

  • After midday, thunderstorms are more likely to occur. Thunderstorms at high elevations are not fun. By starting so early, we give ourselves a better chance at either being off the mountain by the time a storm rolls in or being close enough to the vehicles that getting rained on doesn’t matter as much since we are close to a dry/warm vehicle.

  • Each hiker will be able to bring one companion. For hikers under the age of 18, you MUST have a parent or legal guardian with you on the hike. Our staff and guides will be on the hike as well.For the acclimation hike and 4wd sightseeing on Tuesday, anyone is welcome to join that event!

  • Not currently. That is something that the lodge is working on specifically for wheelchair access in the future.

  • There is no wifi for guest use. If you have a zoom business meeting or something that requires something better than a phone hotspot, we can possibly accommodate that.Phone coverage is slower than what you are use to but both Verizon and AT&T have solid coverage at the Lodge.

    There is wifi in town at the local coffee shop.

  • In order of closest to farthest: Montrose (2hr), Grand Junction (3hr) Colorado Springs (4hr), Denver (4.5 hr)

    YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN TRAVEL COSTS TO THE EVENT.

    If you fly into Montrose and have issues getting to Lake City, we may be able to arrange transportation thru one of our volunteers, but please do not rely on that as your main plan for getting to the event.

  • No. Highway 149 is paved all the way to the Lodge. If your gps tells you to take another road to Lake City,it very well may be taking you over a 4wd pass and you would definitely need 4wd. If you have any questions, give Jason Dickens a call.

  • We will have our volunteer staff, mountain guides, guys/gals from various partner organizations, volunteers, and a few cooks.