Camp Hale
- Colorado
photo: Charles Poe
Why go there?
The first national monument designated by President Joe Biden in October 2022, Camp Hale was the World War II training ground of the US Army's 10th Mountain Division. A large, open valley with easy access to features for rock climbing, skiing and other winter warfare training, Camp Hale once held more than 1,000 buildings and hosted around 15,000 troops. The monument encompasses more than 53,800 acres and includes the Tenmile Range, a popular area for hikers and rock climbers. Visitors beware - there is still some live ordinance lurking in the area.
