Loveland to Guanella Pass - Eight Peaks Insane Dayhike

Gratitude and humility is a starting point to express my joy in completing this incredible dayhike trek. Special thanks to Chris who helped me with the logistical transportation for this one way adventure!
Peaks (in order climbed)
Cupid - 13,117
Grizzly Peak D - 13,427
Torreys Peak - 14,267
Grays Peak - 14,270
Mt. Edwards - 13,850
McClellan Mountain - 13,587
Argentine Peak - 13,738
Square Top Mountain A -13,794
~20 Miles, ~6,500 Gain all above 13,000 feet. 7,500 gain total. 7,000 loss
TH: Loveland Pass (Start) - Guanella Pass (end)
Time: 9 hours

[@Tbpker22]

A truly monumental hike - Thank you so much, Dr., for showing us a part of our world most of us would never see.

[@FoorTrek]

Love your comment. Thank you.

[@KCWanderlust]

More inspiration in a 26 minute video than during an entire day!

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you. Keep posting those interstate vids for all of us.

[@KCWanderlust]

@@FoorTrek Wow, thanks for watching! I'm originally from Colorado, and have hiked Barr trail more times than I can count. Naturally, finding your channel a few years ago was great!

[@diana.goes.hiking3276]

You are very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey! You are truly a badass!!

[@FoorTrek]

Takes one to know one!

[@kirkbrunso3113]

Hi Brandon I have always found you inspirational and your hikes fantastic. Great filming talent along with a fired up positive attitude and enthusiasm. My wife and I spent the first 2 weeks of October 2021 in Colorado, primarily in Leadville and Crested Butte. She enjoyed reading and relaxing - I knocked out some nostalgic 14’rs that my son and I hiked decades ago. Snow stayed at zero during our stay - always a roll of the dice in late fall. I’m a bit slower and more cautious as a 63 year old but my conditioning is better than most like age folk. Your adage ‘get out there and enjoy what we got’ came to me whenever I consider a beer day. Time is fleeting - let’s do this - I still had a the beer but only as a reward when complete. Appreciate your content, narration, morals, etc. Thank You! Have a great holiday and a safe/productive 2022!!

[@FoorTrek]

Truly love this comment Kirk. I've lost quite a few people in 2021. I've really analyzed my career and life goals. Like you, I was out a lot in the fall in Colorado. It was amazing. Leaves were late this year, adventures could still be called further than expected. I mean it in every video: appreciate what we got.

[@ritzbitz1905]

Way to go, Dr Foor. You inspired me to do the Loveland Double….now i need to complete this hike….finish the pass to pass…great job persevering! The north face of Torreys is a beast! Congrats!

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you! This was a BEAST of a hike. The day was incredible. Thanks for the comment and big changes are coming to my site along with future treks.

[@ManivanAdventures]

Wow, very impressive! Great job! Also, great footage! Incredibly beautiful.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you Steve! This one was tough!

[@rugged9769]

Insane hike. Your stamina and drive is off the chart

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you! Train right, eat right.

[@barnyardrose]

You are a great inspiration!

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you Rosemary! I really appreciate your lovely comment.

[@johnbundy4742]

I am amazed to see this accomplishment! I have Hiked from Loveland Pass to Grizzly. I have hiked Grays and Torreys. I have hiked Square Top. All in separate hikes. This year, I plan to do Argentine and Edwards from the Argentine Pass trail in Montezuma. I have never even fathomed doing that whole route in one day. My dream through hike would be to go from Berthoud Pass to St. Mary's over Mt. Flora, Eva, Parry, Bancroft, and James Peak. we will see if that ever happens! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@mountaintrailventures]

Thanks for another great video!

[@FoorTrek]

Subscribe to the adventures Brent!

[@omantoodle2437]

Your the best…great job

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you :-)

[@amyhenderson7029]

From another video I saw you in, I believe in the Grand Canyon, "Pain is temporary, glory is forever"...that has stuck with me. Love to see these videos, they help me push myself on my own hikes too!

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you Amy. Yes, I said that in the video! I also have told my friends and posted in IG that you must 'tame the pain'. When you push your limits, it's gonna hurt...so prepare yourself for the mental challenge of being your biggest ally.

[@bignamek]

Wow this one is great and it's nice to an idea of how it looks up there. I've been wanting to hike Grays and Torreys from Argentine pass for some time now. Great work on the hike, we all love getting to see your accomplishments.

[@FoorTrek]

Love your comment. Thank you.

[@PantheraOnca60]

Nicely done!

[@FoorTrek]

This hike is ONE of a kind. No other video ever done before that I could find. So glad I could share the adventure.

[@lightwalker4558]

Brandon, thanks for bringing this and other amazing adventures to us year round! 😁 I just won a lottery pick to hike the JMT early-mid June. I know there will still be lots of snow, but I'm looking forward to the challenge of keeping my feet dry and warm while keeping 12 hours of sun off my skin. I have never hiked out West, but completed the northern half of the AT over the last 5 years, some in snow. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Central CT. 🎇🎄 P.S. We got 1" of snow this morning and it appears the it will last thru Christmas morning. ❄

[@FoorTrek]

Congrats on the JMT lottery! There will be lots of snow in the peaks sierras still (hopefully) and you'll fall in love with hiking out west. That's what happened to me!

[@dansouth2088]

Thank you Dr. Foor! Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing this epic journey. Best wishes to you in 2022!!

[@FoorTrek]

Best wishes to your as well Dan for a less stressful 2022 and perhaps...a bit more normal.

[@dansouth2088]

@@FoorTrek - What is interesting to me about your hike is that on 9/11/21 I "ran" a 50k right near your route and it was....very warm!! How a few days can change the experience!

[@christhornley1664]

Well done sir, you certainly worked hard for this milestone achievement, love your vids.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you for the kind words Chris!

[@Caarve]

This is so epic

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you for the comment! This hike brought excellent views and incredible memories.

[@JoMoClimber]

Wonderful hike and congratulations on this accomplishment! This might be a silly question, but how did you get back to your car at Loveland Pass? Did a friend meet you at Guanella Pass and drive you back? I’ve wanted to do Loveland Pass to Grays and Torreys and come down the Grays Peak Trail, but I always wondered about the logistics.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you Jonathan! Logistics is a big challenge! I had a friend drive separate to Guanella pass, left my car there, and he drove me to Loveland pass. It's one LONG day so it's gotta be a bluebird day.

[@willgonzalez9379]

Great job! Now, how yo go back to your car? I wanna do this hike. You inspired me.

[@FoorTrek]

Friend dropped me off at Loveland and my car was at Guanella pass. :-)

[@tashunkawitko5984]

Really epic on the ridges, what a great project! But the wind noises almost ruined my speakers - what about a little covered mic?

[@FoorTrek]

You hear everything I hear. :-)

[@tashunkawitko5984]

@@FoorTrek Indeeeeeeeeed ;-) !!!

[@seankelly3573]

Insane hike! How long would it be to do grays and torreys from loveland out and back?

[@FoorTrek]

It would be a long day for sure. You have to hit minimum 2 13ers with an elevation loss back to around 12K to head up the steep section of Torreys, then Grays, then back to the saddle and head towards loveland.

[@besttimes3248]

In some of those shots, is that Pikes Peak way out there?

[@FoorTrek]

Sure is!

[@marklabombard1]

When are you returning to the Adirondacks?

[@FoorTrek]

Good question. I'm not really sure.

[@lesteredw1]

Didn't wanna throw in Sniktau!? 😉

[@FoorTrek]

NAH LOL