Tyler King - Huron Peak (CO) - 2012-07-29
Huron Peak (CO)
At 14,003', Huron Peak barely makes it as a 14er. But since it is, it's very popular. The shortest, quickest route is the Northwest Slopes route from a 4WD-accessible TH above Winfield. From there it's about 3.25 miles to the top, with 3500' of elevation gain.
Emelie Forsberg - Matterhorn (Switzerland / Italy) - 2013-08-19
Kilian Jornet - Matterhorn (Switzerland / Italy) - 2013-08-21
Bruno Brnod - Matterhorn (Switzerland / Italy) - 1995-08-15
Matterhorn (Switzerland / Italy)
The Matterhorn (14,690') is certainly one of the most iconic summits on Earth. It is also a difficult climb, with no easy route to the summit. Ian Corless puts it this way:
Anton Krupicka - Capitol Peak (CO) - 2012-09-09
Capitol Peak (CO)
Capitol Peak (14,130') is one of the harder of Colorado's 14ers. The standard route, from the Capitol Creek TH, is 17 miles RT with 5300' of elevation gain, and some 4th class sections on the infamous "Knife Edge". But, unlike most of the Elk Range the rock is quite good.
Old Speck Mtn (ME)
Old Speck is in Grafton Notch State Park. It's about 7.6 miles round trip from the Old Speck Trail parking area to the top & back. The ascent has a Strava segment.