Cancer to 14K is a 10-week hiking-based conditioning program for cancer survivors and caregivers. It includes 10 weekly hikes plus recommendations and coaching for exercising in between the weekly hikes. Hikes get progressively harder over the 10 weeks, culminating in YOU standing on top of a 14,000' high mountain!

Hikes generally start at 7 AM on Saturdays. We'll use Sundays as rain dates. We'll either hike the 14'er on FRIDAY July 24 or MONDAY July 27 to avoid weekend crowds. We will likely offer a makeup date if the hike on the 27th is canceled due to weather. We are planning to hike Mt. Blue Sky, but that may change.

We know summer is busy. You don't need to be able to attend all the hikes in the series to join. But you should plan to attend at least 6 of the 10 hikes -- both because that will improve your chances of success, and because this program is also about building connection with other cancer survivors and caregivers. If you can't attend at least 6 hikes, please consider joining our virtual series of curated hikes instead.

Because the 14'er track of Cancer to 14K is strenuous and encounters a lot of challenging terrain, it is generally not appropriate for people who are will be on chemotherapy or in radiation treatment. Not all medications prescribed by your oncologist are "chemotherapy," and not all radiation treatments would be contraindicated. Please speak with your physician first, and contact us if you have questions. You are welcome to join our regular hikes or walks until you are ready for the bigger challenge of Cancer to 14K.

Here is a list of the 10 hikes in order, and general locations:

May 16: Fremont Peak – Canon City

May 23: Section 16 – COS

May 30: Chatauqua – Palmer Lake

June 6: Kineo – COS

June 13: Raspberry – Divide

June 20: Dewey Mtn/Reservoir – Green Mtn Falls

June 27: Heizer – Cascade

July 11: Pancake Rocks – Divide

July 18: Crags – Divide

July 27: Mt. Blue Sky – Idaho Springs

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 pm for a virtual orientation session. We will cover necessary hiking gear, general safety, and nutrition. You will receive a link to join from Dan Miller closer to the date. 

When you register, you will be required to submit a self-assessment form covering medical and fitness issues. You will also need to obtain a medical clearance form from your physician's office prior to attending any hikes.

Because of the popularity of the Summit Series, we will be giving preference to people who have not participated in the past. If more than 16 people register, we will put past participants on a wait list.

If you are interested in being a support volunteer for the hikes in this program, please contact Debby Burkhart. 

After we have your forms, we'll invite you to register for each of the individual hikes on the calendar. The individual hike postings will have additional details about meeting location, etc.