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The sun rises over the Gore Range as seen from the Notch Mountain Shelter near Mount of the Holy Cross (August, 2009). Photo by Matt Payne
The Gore Range is often referenced and revered as one of the most isolated and rugged mountain ranges in Colorado. Broken into two sections, north and south, the Gore Range sits just west of Vail and extends northwest to Steamboat Springs to the west of the Rabbit Ears Range. Several rugged summits above 12,000 ft. and 13,000 ft. call the Gore Range home, yet no summit surpasses the 14,000 ft. mark, making the Gore Range a rarely travelled part of Colorado. Due to the obscure nature of the Gore Range, most summits inside its confines are not officially named; however, Colorado mountaineering legends Robert Ormes and later Gerry Roach have dubbed several of the summits here and the names have remained as local folklore.
The Gore Range is also part of the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area and offers challenging climbing opportunities for climbers of all experience levels. It is said that the Gore Range is home to more class 3 and 4 climbing than any other range in Colorado. More great reading about the Gore Range can be found here.
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Colorado's Mountain Ranges