Colorado 14ers
Colorado has this many officially recognized 14ers.
What is 58?
This Babylonian king was humbled by God and lived like an animal before his kingdom was restored.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar?
This state is the only one that was once an independent republic before joining the U.S.
What is Texas?
This mountain, often climbed by beginners, is one of the easiest 14ers via its standard route from Kite Lake.
What is Mount Democrat?
After Solomon's death, Israel split into two kingdoms. This son of Solomon became the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah.
Who is Rehoboam?
This state is the only one in the U.S. that borders exactly one other state.
What is Maine?
At an elevation of 14,440 feet, this peak in the Sawatch Range is the highest point in Colorado.
What is Mount Elbert?
The final king of Judah before the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon was this son of Josiah.
Who is Zedekiah?
This state is the only one whose flag is double-sided.
What is Oregon?
This mountain is the highest summit in Rocky Mountain National Park and is named after a naturalist who first climbed it in 1868.
What is Longs Peak?
This king of Judah was told to "set your house in order" but prayed for healing and was granted 15 additional years of life.
Who is Hezekiah?
This New England state has the smallest population of any state capital city.
What is Vermont?
This 14er is famous for its "Hourglass" couloir, one of the most dangerous standard routes in Colorado.
What is Little Bear Peak?
This Persian king's cupbearer received permission to rebuild Jerusalem's walls.
Who is Artaxerxes?
This state contains the geographic center of the contiguous 48 United States, yet the monument most tourists visit claiming that “center” is actually not located at the precise calculated point.
What is Kansas?