Curious Nature Why do most Sawatch 14ers look more like tall, rolling hills (referred to by some of my friends as “the mole-hills”) than the craggy peaks and spires of the Gore? Special to the Daily Sometimes, our curious nature isn’t so easily satisfied. Not too long ago, I found myself looking down on Pitkin Lake to our valley below. Taking in the view was a nice break from the general state of anxiety that often accompanies long days of Alpine scrambling; Type 2 fun at its best. Before trusting my next hold, I place a hand on the small block of rock and pound its side.