Mt Shavano and Tabeguache Peak - Colorado 14er Dayhike

Two 14ers in one day! At 14,162 feet elevation, Tabeguache Peak is the 26th highest peak in Colorado. It is one of the lesser known of the Colorado 14ers. Situated at the southern end of the Sawatch Range, it lies approximately 15 miles Northwest of Salida, but is much shyer than its easterly neighbor. Because it sits in the shadow of its higher and more prominent neighbor, Mount Shavano, 14,232 feet, the 17th highest peak in Colorado, it attracts little attention from the casual observer. Climbers of the 14ers know it better.
Tabeguache Peak is often climbed in conjunction with Mount Shavano. Tabeguache Peak offers better views than its higher neighbor. In particular, the view towards the north is one of the best vantages from which one can gauge the scale of the Sawatch Range. The view seems to go on forever.