On Mountain Time

April 21, 2025

A Conversation with Colorado Mountaineer, Laura M. Clark

<p>Welcome to On Mountain Time, the new podcast where we discuss all things mountaineering, backcountry adventuring and more in the great state of Colorado.</p><p></p><p>Your host, Ali Mashburn, spoke with local legend and expert mountaineer, Laura M. Clark. Clark hails from Colorado Springs, and has solo summited over 600 peaks above 13,000 feet. She is the first woman to have solo summited all of the Colorado 14ers (peaks above 14,000 feet) and the Centennials, which are the 100 highest peaks in Colorado. Clark spoke on her stories of adventure, the importance to her of getting outdoors and shared some great advice for women looking to start solo hiking.</p><p></p><p>Curious as to what the Ten Essentials are? Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm">https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm</a> for more information.</p><p>Looking to get Wilderness First Aid certified in Colorado? Check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloradooutside.com/courses/">https://coloradooutside.com/courses/</a> for a list of courses.</p><p></p><p>You can find Clark at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/laura_m_clark">https://www.instagram.com/laura_m_clark</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wildwanderertripreports.com">https://wildwanderertripreports.com</a>. Her book can be bought at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Wanderer-Soloing-Colorados-Highest/dp/B09ZFH2CC1">https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Wanderer-Soloing-Colorados-Highest/dp/B09ZFH2CC1</a>. </p><p></p><p>Happy Trails, y'all! </p>