Hike to Quandary Peak

Yesterday, I climbed another fourteener. This time it was Quandary Peak which is 14,265. It was an amazing trip as we started below timber line which is about 10,000 feet. We hiked up about 3650 vertical feet in a matter of 3.5 miles. It was a seven mile trip all around. The first part with a well developed trail with it turning into a rock trail more at the top. The top section was mostly snow and rock. It was really cold and windy on the ridge leading to the summit. The wind had some major power behind it. I was glad I had a jacket. I hiked with Bjorn (an intern), Zach (an intern), and Amanda and Elaina (both teen girls). Everyone made it to the summit which was a great moment. We had a prayer on the hill as well. The hike back turned out to be wet with the snow down my boots. Fortunately, I had some extra socks. This is the second 14ers and I am looking forward to doing a few more this summer. A great challenge and sense of victory.

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Matthew

Matthew is originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. He has a beautiful wife named Charity and a precious baby named Gabrielle. He has graduated from the Brown Trail School of Preaching, Heritage Christian University with his Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies, Lipscomb University with his Master’s of Arts in Biblical Studies and his Master’s of Divinity at Freed-Hardeman University. He is presently working towards his Doctorate of Ministry at Harding Graduate School of Religion. His articles have appeared in the World Evangelist, the Highway to Holiness, The West Virginia Christian, The Christian Echo, The Firm Foundation, Church Growth, and the Gospel Advocate. He enjoys hockey, golf, boxing, and chess. In his spare time he enjoys reading numerous genres of books. Also, he is working on climbing all of the 14ers in Colorado. Matthew is the Pulpit Minister for the Castle Rock church of Christ.

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One Response to “Hike to Quandary Peak”

Zack Blaisdell says:

June 28, 2009 at 5:04 am

Wow! That’s totally AWESOME Matthew! Colorado has always been my most favorite state to visit and definitely wouldn’t mind living there someday. I love mountains and cooler weather. Loved your story of climbing the mountain! What a great personal and spiritual victory for you and all of those who went with you.
God bless. Grace and Peace.

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