"Revised Elevations: Colorado's 14ers Undergo Height Changes"
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has remeasured Colorado's 14ers, resulting in a 2-foot reduction in their heights due to more precise GPS measurements and a better understanding of gravity and the Earth's curvature. Some peaks have seen changes in their rankings, with Sunshine Peak getting a promotion and Huron Peak being temporarily humbled. The updated measurements have implications for various fields and will require adjustments to town welcome-sign elevations, but they ensure that all fourteeners maintain their coveted status of being over 14,000 feet.