Colorados Tallest!!!!! Twisted my ankle but still made it up and down.
B-Grooms - Oct 15, 2014 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2014
1 Win 1 Loss in 2 days
I started out climbing on the 12th and got turned away at 12,600' due to high wind and white out conditions. Went back up the next day on the 13th, the day was clear, winds at the summit were about 30 mph, lots of fresh snow. Above 13,000' post hole up to the knees in some places. on the way down we caught some snow drifts and sunk to the waist in a couple places as well. Overall, beautiful up there, cold, windy, fresh powder, made for a challenge. Saw some mountain lion tracks above 12,000'. great climb
Dirty Dan - Oct 8, 2014 11:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2014
First 14er
This was my first 14er and I look forward to more in the future.
Tom Fralich - Sep 10, 2014 11:32 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2014
North Elbert-South Elbert Loop
Started at the North Elbert Trailhead and went up the NE Ridge to the summit, then down the South Elbert Trail and back to where we started on the Colorado Trail. This made for a very nice loop hike. The aspens on the South Elbert Trail were amazing.
Adam Doc Fox - Aug 26, 2014 10:50 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2014
Pony Keg
On my descent passed a guy with a pony keg: "My last 14-er in Colorado; come drink with me at the top." Amazing feat but I declined.
High Point #11.
HedUp - Aug 12, 2014 6:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2014
Too much booze over the weekend!
Standard route. Felt terrible! Think the wedding reception I was at caught up to me! Nice day though.
birdhead - Aug 4, 2014 10:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2014
Snow in August
Climbed the standard Northeast Ridge route. All was uneventful except the snowstorm that blanketed the mountain above 13,500 feet.
funnyfarm - Jul 29, 2014 9:16 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2014
Spectacular Day
Did Elbert as part of a loop with Wheeler (NM) and Humphreys (AZ). Weather could not have been better. It was my third high mountain in 5 days and my legs were "feeling it". Met a great group of guys from Ohio. Might not have made it without them. Thanks guys!
My 14th high point.
Took 9 hours round trip, but I successfully conquered my first fourteener.
Climbing Jack - Jul 21, 2014 8:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
First Summit
Partly Cloudy day
nsward - Jul 21, 2014 2:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
Nice Hike
Hiked up with some friends, for whom this was their first 14er. Elbert is a taxing hike, but without exposure; a great introduction to 14ers, as long as people are in decent shape.
Hagen - Jul 12, 2014 11:41 am Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2014
60 hours from sea level to summit
Day one: Milled around Elbert Creek Campground to get used to the elevation.
Day two: Climbed to 13,000' to acclimitize.
Day three: Made the summit and headed back down as the afternoon boomers formed up.
BradBartick - Jun 21, 2014 7:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2014
Sick as dog
Michelle and I summited but I was sick for two days prior and had zero energy from step one so time and quality of the journey is unmemorable.
MikeyB - Jun 9, 2014 10:40 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2014
Box Couloirs
Had the Box Couloirs all to myself with the snow in great shape for climbing! I had perhaps the wackiest weather day out with a bit of everything (tornado touched down in Fairplay that day)
atomiccows1 - May 5, 2014 7:46 pm Date Climbed: May 3, 2014
Spring has Sprung
My second 14er, and first solo. WOOO!
bobkalanick - Apr 13, 2014 12:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2013
Mt. Elbert
Awesome morning hike with my brother and his wife...my first 14er! Leadville is awesome too!
IdahoScott - Apr 9, 2014 11:08 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2010
Highpoint #25
Planned a long "layover" through Denver on the way back from a project. Climbed Elbert and then proceeded to Crested Butte for a weekend of mountain biking. Camped under the stars and bathed in rivers. A great trip.
captain.ron - Jan 5, 2015 2:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2014
Highest point so farA long tiring hike for a flat lander!
McKenna - Dec 22, 2014 12:11 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 2010
Guess I should learn to skiEveryone thought we were crazy for not having skis. Time to learn. The walk down wasn't so bad.
rockymountain_guac - Oct 22, 2014 8:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2014
Way upColorados Tallest!!!!! Twisted my ankle but still made it up and down.
B-Grooms - Oct 15, 2014 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2014
1 Win 1 Loss in 2 daysI started out climbing on the 12th and got turned away at 12,600' due to high wind and white out conditions. Went back up the next day on the 13th, the day was clear, winds at the summit were about 30 mph, lots of fresh snow. Above 13,000' post hole up to the knees in some places. on the way down we caught some snow drifts and sunk to the waist in a couple places as well. Overall, beautiful up there, cold, windy, fresh powder, made for a challenge. Saw some mountain lion tracks above 12,000'. great climb
Dirty Dan - Oct 8, 2014 11:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2014
First 14erThis was my first 14er and I look forward to more in the future.
Tom Fralich - Sep 10, 2014 11:32 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2014
North Elbert-South Elbert LoopStarted at the North Elbert Trailhead and went up the NE Ridge to the summit, then down the South Elbert Trail and back to where we started on the Colorado Trail. This made for a very nice loop hike. The aspens on the South Elbert Trail were amazing.
Adam Doc Fox - Aug 26, 2014 10:50 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2014
Pony KegOn my descent passed a guy with a pony keg: "My last 14-er in Colorado; come drink with me at the top." Amazing feat but I declined.
High Point #11.
HedUp - Aug 12, 2014 6:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2014
Too much booze over the weekend!Standard route. Felt terrible! Think the wedding reception I was at caught up to me! Nice day though.
birdhead - Aug 4, 2014 10:29 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2014
Snow in AugustClimbed the standard Northeast Ridge route. All was uneventful except the snowstorm that blanketed the mountain above 13,500 feet.
funnyfarm - Jul 29, 2014 9:16 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2014
Spectacular DayDid Elbert as part of a loop with Wheeler (NM) and Humphreys (AZ). Weather could not have been better. It was my third high mountain in 5 days and my legs were "feeling it". Met a great group of guys from Ohio. Might not have made it without them. Thanks guys!
My 14th high point.
thechemistryquestion - Jul 28, 2014 11:55 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2014
First FourteenerTook 9 hours round trip, but I successfully conquered my first fourteener.
Climbing Jack - Jul 21, 2014 8:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
First SummitPartly Cloudy day
nsward - Jul 21, 2014 2:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
Nice HikeHiked up with some friends, for whom this was their first 14er. Elbert is a taxing hike, but without exposure; a great introduction to 14ers, as long as people are in decent shape.
Hagen - Jul 12, 2014 11:41 am Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2014
60 hours from sea level to summitDay one: Milled around Elbert Creek Campground to get used to the elevation.
Day two: Climbed to 13,000' to acclimitize.
Day three: Made the summit and headed back down as the afternoon boomers formed up.
BradBartick - Jun 21, 2014 7:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2014
Sick as dogMichelle and I summited but I was sick for two days prior and had zero energy from step one so time and quality of the journey is unmemorable.
MikeyB - Jun 9, 2014 10:40 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2014
Box CouloirsHad the Box Couloirs all to myself with the snow in great shape for climbing! I had perhaps the wackiest weather day out with a bit of everything (tornado touched down in Fairplay that day)
atomiccows1 - May 5, 2014 7:46 pm Date Climbed: May 3, 2014
Spring has SprungMy second 14er, and first solo. WOOO!
bobkalanick - Apr 13, 2014 12:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2013
Mt. ElbertAwesome morning hike with my brother and his wife...my first 14er! Leadville is awesome too!
IdahoScott - Apr 9, 2014 11:08 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2010
Highpoint #25Planned a long "layover" through Denver on the way back from a project. Climbed Elbert and then proceeded to Crested Butte for a weekend of mountain biking. Camped under the stars and bathed in rivers. A great trip.
Vinodmahadik - Apr 7, 2014 1:48 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2006
VinodmahadikStarted @ 6:30 am reached top - 11:30 pm
Back to base 6pm Did very slow descend