Mt. Democrat Trucker Hat Tenmile Range The subject of climbing Mt

The subject of climbing Mt

This is a very popular peak

the annual Pikes Peak Marathon attracts adventure seekers from around the country for a run up and down the mountain

During the Civil War

Celebrate your summit with the Grays Peak trucker hat

Mt. Democrat Trucker Hat Tenmile Range The subject of climbing MtWere not fans of getting political, especially when hiking, but the naming of this mountain is rooted in politics. Mt. Democrat (elevation 14,148 ft) was originally known as Buckskin Peak, after the rowdy Buckskin Joe mining camp that was located near Fairplay. During the Civil War, a suggested name change to Republic Mountain was made in honor of then recently elected U. S. Republican President Abraham Lincoln. However, this idea was quickly thwarted