There is nothing more Colorado than climbing a big, tall peak.
On Saturday, Aug. 1, hundreds of hikers will celebrate Colorado Day by summiting all 58 of the state’s mountains higher than 14,000 feet.
The event, called Summit 2026, is sponsored by the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and the VF Foundation, to “honor the state’s 150th anniversary and America’s 250th anniversary atop Colorado’s iconic peaks,” according to a release from the state’s anniversary commission.
“Summit 2026 is about far more than reaching a summit; it’s about bringing Coloradans together through a shared love of our outdoors,” Nathan Richie, co-chair of the commission, said in the release. “The overwhelming response from volunteers, community organizations, outdoor leaders, and climbers reflects exactly what this commemoration is meant to inspire: people coming together to celebrate our history while creating new memories that will last for generations.”
Teams come from every corner of the state. Many are nonprofits representing outdoor lovers, wildlife groups, military veterans, educators, indigenous peoples and public lands advocates.
Here in Summit County a Front Range nonprofit, Adaptive Adventures, will lead a crew of hikers using special wheelchairs, prosthetics and other devices to reach the top at 14,272 feet.
In neighboring Eagle County a team with SOS Outdoors will lead teenagers to the summit of the county’s only 14er, Mount of the Holy Cross, at 14,007 feet.
“What makes Summit 2026 so special is the community behind it,” said Conor Hall, Director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. “Each team represents a unique story, organization, or community working every day to connect people with Colorado’s outdoors. Together, these climbers remind us that stewardship, accessibility, and shared experiences are what make our outdoor recreation culture so strong.”
Here is a complete list of all 58 groups hiking Colorado 14ers for Colorado Day. Teams have already been selected, but you are welcome to find your own 14er and cheer the teams on this Saturday. Not sure where to start? Here’s a handy checklist.
Preview image via Summit 2026.