Reached the summit via the SE Ridge route from the Black Cloud trailhead. Only ran into 10 other people. Spent 45 minutes on the summit, last 15 were alone with great views!
Ken Dammen - Jun 23, 2009 6:19 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2009
Northeast Ridge
This was my 7th Colorado 14er and 8th 14er overall. This was my first solo 14er. Just moved to Colorado so it was kind of a warm up for the rest of the climbing season. Got off the mountain at noon, just before a pretty good storm hit the mountain.
ElliottDavis - Jun 17, 2009 11:02 am Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2009
12,943 was just enough
Took the S Mt Elbert trail. At 12,700-ish, met a girl from Michigan who was walking down alone with chest pains. I mulled that over a bit en route up to 12,943' (according to my GPS) and then turned around to accompany her down, for which she said she was grateful. The mountain will still be there next time. =)
SteveMarr - Jun 6, 2009 3:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 1997
Clouds and Rain
Climbed to the summit in the clouds, and donned rain gear at the top - unfortunately we didn't get to enjoy the view from Colorado's highest.
strudolyubov - Jun 3, 2009 2:04 pm Date Climbed: May 9, 2009
Mount Elbert and South Elbert
Climbed Mount Elbert via South Mt. Elbert Trail (third summit since 2001). Returned back over South Elbert and Cosgriff (UN 13,588). Nice hike, great views!
dakotaconcrete - Jun 1, 2009 1:36 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2007
Painful but well worth it!
Took the less travelled eastern approach from the 2wd parking lot. Great day with spectacular weather! It is an easy ascent in prime weather conditions but be sure your fitness level is up to par before attempting. My fitness level was disrespectful to elbert and he let me know...ouch, sore for many days to follow!
slkrr - May 13, 2009 4:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2002
a great climb
A long climb by the main trail (east side), but not particularly difficult if the weather is good. As with any Colorado 14er, the view from the top is spectacular!
I like it on top - May 12, 2009 10:40 pm Date Climbed: May 12, 2009
North Mount Elbert Trail
Just out of treeline we got blasted with high winds and a small snowstorm. Snow subsided but winds didn't. Summit was very windy and cold but the view was amazing.
We had car troubles driving up Pike's Peak, then rented a small car to get to the trailhead. We slept maybe 3 restless hours in the car, then started out for the trail. We ended up veering off to the left of the trail somehow, and consequently, didn't make it to the top. It was a beautiful area, however, and we will be back!
JB99 - Mar 31, 2009 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2007
1st Adult 14er
Physically this is still the hardest day I've spent in the mountains. Coming straight from several years on the couch to 14,433 is hard work. This hike renewed my love of the mountains and has led to many summits in the two years since.
Haliku - Mar 15, 2009 8:15 am Date Climbed: Mar 14, 2009
East Ridge
Climbed with Media Dude, several of his friends/co-workers and a few dogs. Long day on a beautiful route. The weather cooperated with plenty of sun, 'warm' temps and little wind. Skis and boards outnumbered the snowshoers today.
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North Mt. Elbert Trail Date Climbed: 12 August 2004
My dad and I, along with my golden retreiver Cholla, left the trailhead at first light with fog in the valley. The day was sunny with some clouds. As the day went on the wind picked up and a coolness was felt on the summit. The trail is straightforward with only a few false summits to get your hopes up. The crowds were not bad in the early part of the day. As we desended after Noon people were still heading up the trail. It was a beautiful day on the top of the Rockies.
punchline - Mar 13, 2009 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
Standard Route
Felt like we were making pretty good time until some trail runner blew up and back down the mountain as we were about an hour off the summit - man was he fast!
First 14er I made, nice hike up after staying at the campground and hiking 12 miles the day before. Hiked up with a few others and we all made the peak. Was a good easy hike up but with old tired knees the trip down was more of a challenge.
jeffh25 - Feb 10, 2009 11:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2007
Firsts
My first climb/Highpoint/14'er/you name it. Went with my dad. He couldn't make it past the tree line but I made it all the way, dodging lightning and sleet. It may sound cliche' but it was a life changing experience.
JGHarrison - Jan 26, 2009 12:28 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2000
First mountain climbed
Yeah, it was awhile ago, but i still remember it as one of my favourite summits. It was my first mountain, and I got to climb it with my sister
SarahThompson - Jan 19, 2009 11:57 am Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2004
My final Winter 14er!
9/12/04 - A bit chilly, but the views from the summit of the turning leaves below were outstanding. Hope to return for a winter ascent from the south sometime soon.
1/18/14 - Very special day, my final Colorado 14er in calendar winter!!! Hiked the east ridge via the South Elbert TH with Dominic, Dwight, Kevin, Ken, Jean, Matt G, Abe, Kay, Ryan M, Lynn H, Sam S, Max, Pete, Jamie P, Greg G, Homie, Wayne H & Mike R.
tb00957 - Jul 6, 2009 5:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
N Elbert TH4.5 hours up, 3 hours down. A bit embarassed getting passed by puppies.
djbritton - Jul 5, 2009 10:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2009
Elbert & S. ElbertReached the summit via the SE Ridge route from the Black Cloud trailhead. Only ran into 10 other people. Spent 45 minutes on the summit, last 15 were alone with great views!
Ken Dammen - Jun 23, 2009 6:19 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2009
Northeast RidgeThis was my 7th Colorado 14er and 8th 14er overall. This was my first solo 14er. Just moved to Colorado so it was kind of a warm up for the rest of the climbing season. Got off the mountain at noon, just before a pretty good storm hit the mountain.
ElliottDavis - Jun 17, 2009 11:02 am Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2009
12,943 was just enoughTook the S Mt Elbert trail. At 12,700-ish, met a girl from Michigan who was walking down alone with chest pains. I mulled that over a bit en route up to 12,943' (according to my GPS) and then turned around to accompany her down, for which she said she was grateful. The mountain will still be there next time. =)
SteveMarr - Jun 6, 2009 3:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 1997
Clouds and RainClimbed to the summit in the clouds, and donned rain gear at the top - unfortunately we didn't get to enjoy the view from Colorado's highest.
strudolyubov - Jun 3, 2009 2:04 pm Date Climbed: May 9, 2009
Mount Elbert and South ElbertClimbed Mount Elbert via South Mt. Elbert Trail (third summit since 2001). Returned back over South Elbert and Cosgriff (UN 13,588). Nice hike, great views!
dakotaconcrete - Jun 1, 2009 1:36 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2007
Painful but well worth it!Took the less travelled eastern approach from the 2wd parking lot. Great day with spectacular weather! It is an easy ascent in prime weather conditions but be sure your fitness level is up to par before attempting. My fitness level was disrespectful to elbert and he let me know...ouch, sore for many days to follow!
slkrr - May 13, 2009 4:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2002
a great climbA long climb by the main trail (east side), but not particularly difficult if the weather is good. As with any Colorado 14er, the view from the top is spectacular!
I like it on top - May 12, 2009 10:40 pm Date Climbed: May 12, 2009
North Mount Elbert TrailJust out of treeline we got blasted with high winds and a small snowstorm. Snow subsided but winds didn't. Summit was very windy and cold but the view was amazing.
bfrench - May 5, 2009 10:34 pm
ElbertYep.
ivyonup - May 5, 2009 8:44 am
Next timeWe had car troubles driving up Pike's Peak, then rented a small car to get to the trailhead. We slept maybe 3 restless hours in the car, then started out for the trail. We ended up veering off to the left of the trail somehow, and consequently, didn't make it to the top. It was a beautiful area, however, and we will be back!
rongaines1 - Apr 17, 2009 5:13 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2008
South Elbrt TrailFram Tampa to Elbert. My 8th highpoint.
JB99 - Mar 31, 2009 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2007
1st Adult 14erPhysically this is still the hardest day I've spent in the mountains. Coming straight from several years on the couch to 14,433 is hard work. This hike renewed my love of the mountains and has led to many summits in the two years since.
Pablohoney - Mar 27, 2009 8:17 pm
What a slogEnough said
Haliku - Mar 15, 2009 8:15 am Date Climbed: Mar 14, 2009
East RidgeClimbed with Media Dude, several of his friends/co-workers and a few dogs. Long day on a beautiful route. The weather cooperated with plenty of sun, 'warm' temps and little wind. Skis and boards outnumbered the snowshoers today.
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North Mt. Elbert Trail Date Climbed: 12 August 2004
My dad and I, along with my golden retreiver Cholla, left the trailhead at first light with fog in the valley. The day was sunny with some clouds. As the day went on the wind picked up and a coolness was felt on the summit. The trail is straightforward with only a few false summits to get your hopes up. The crowds were not bad in the early part of the day. As we desended after Noon people were still heading up the trail. It was a beautiful day on the top of the Rockies.
punchline - Mar 13, 2009 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2008
Standard RouteFelt like we were making pretty good time until some trail runner blew up and back down the mountain as we were about an hour off the summit - man was he fast!
marv5201 - Feb 15, 2009 8:24 pm
Great views, tired kneesFirst 14er I made, nice hike up after staying at the campground and hiking 12 miles the day before. Hiked up with a few others and we all made the peak. Was a good easy hike up but with old tired knees the trip down was more of a challenge.
jeffh25 - Feb 10, 2009 11:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2007
FirstsMy first climb/Highpoint/14'er/you name it. Went with my dad. He couldn't make it past the tree line but I made it all the way, dodging lightning and sleet. It may sound cliche' but it was a life changing experience.
JGHarrison - Jan 26, 2009 12:28 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2000
First mountain climbedYeah, it was awhile ago, but i still remember it as one of my favourite summits. It was my first mountain, and I got to climb it with my sister
SarahThompson - Jan 19, 2009 11:57 am Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2004
My final Winter 14er!9/12/04 - A bit chilly, but the views from the summit of the turning leaves below were outstanding. Hope to return for a winter ascent from the south sometime soon.
1/18/14 - Very special day, my final Colorado 14er in calendar winter!!! Hiked the east ridge via the South Elbert TH with Dominic, Dwight, Kevin, Ken, Jean, Matt G, Abe, Kay, Ryan M, Lynn H, Sam S, Max, Pete, Jamie P, Greg G, Homie, Wayne H & Mike R.