Alamosa sits in the wide open expanse of the San Luis Valley with the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains rising dramatically to the east with some of Colorado's most committing 14er objectives right at their base. Little Bear Peak, Blanca Peak, and Ellingwood Point form a concentrated cluster of serious alpine summits with excellent rock, significant technical demands, and a remote character that draws experienced mountaineers from across Colorado.

Little Bear is widely considered one of the most challenging 14ers in Colorado. A committing ridge route with exposed moves and route finding demands, the most classic ascent, that sets it apart from virtually every other summit in the state. Blanca and Ellingwood offer their own technical challenges and all can be combined for an ambitious multi summit objective that makes the most of the arduous Lake Como approach into the range. Together the three peaks make Alamosa one of the most compelling bases for a serious southern Colorado alpine climbing trip.

Colorado Climbing Company's mountain guides know the southern Sangres well and can help you navigate the technical demands and logistics of these objectives safely. Whether you're targeting a single summit or combining peaks on a longer trip, Alamosa puts you within striking distance of some of the best 14er climbs in southern Colorado.