We beat the storm that moved in early with an early start. #2 6/24/13 Hiked Massive the day before and then tagged this one again.
LesterLong - Sep 1, 2013 5:57 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
Game changer
Successful, in more ways than one. Flew from NYC to Denver with a female friend, but returned with a girlfriend! Took the south trail. Stay at the cabins at the base. Easily one of the most challenging athletic events in my life (and I've run 4 NYC marathons).
cullman1988 - Aug 29, 2013 11:01 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2013
First 14'er!
Incredible! Beautiful my first 14'er! I almost gave up but ate fuel and pulled myself up by the boot straps and made it.
Vertigo soul - Aug 21, 2013 12:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2013
Southeast Ridge
Straight forward hike up the South trail. Obviously a popular summit as it was definitely crowded. Great views though!
redneckpaul - Aug 16, 2013 12:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2013
Mount Elbert
South Elbert from the end of the 4 WD road. Nice hike with great views.
Donno - Aug 15, 2013 10:33 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 1988
Mt Elbert Trail
Hiked up with dad
mebo1126 - Aug 12, 2013 9:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2013
Great Day!
This was my second 14er (I did Mt. Whitney a few years ago)--but even still, this was a huff! It was much steeper than I was anticipating, but the hardest part for me was the continuous false summits! Anndddd who am I kidding- the elevation was rough! Despite that, the feeling of accomplishment after summiting made it all worth while. The best part was that my boyfriend proposed on the summit :)
(#6 state high point to accomplish!)
mcmurdosound - Aug 12, 2013 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2013
pretty tough
I had a great time on the Elbert hike. we took the North Elbert trail which I thought was really tough! Especially coming from sea level. The views were amazing and we made it back to our campsite in about 8 hours. i'd say at least 50 high school cross country athletes passed us on the way up. but by stroke of luck, we shared the summit with only 3 other people! not bad for a Friday in August. Also, I proposed to my girlfriend at the top. For that reason, it will always be a special peak to me!
This was my first 14er and 25th HP. Half way to 50. We took the South Elbert trail up after sleeping at the TH overnight. Not exactly in the best shape but I made it up. Sure were a lot of people on the top.
Onager - Jul 27, 2013 4:18 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2013
NE Ridge
Made this a backpacking trip for my first 14er. Set up camp in a clear area off the North Mount Elbert Trail. Spent the night and woke up at 4:30AM to get a semi-alpine start. The weather held all weekend and was confortable with a a little layering. Once above treeline the altitude started slowing me down a bit, and the few false summits were a little disheartening. We made it to the summit around 12:00 PM. The descent was fun, and the views were incredible.
flatlander - Jul 25, 2013 10:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2013
3rd SHP this summer, 1st 14'er
Took the South Trail route from the upper trailhead @ 10,400'. I came from sea level and spent three days acclimating and warming up before making the ascent. I may have set the record for slowest ascent (5:50) and R/T (10:03) but it was worth it. The weather held, partly cloudy, spectacular views at the summit and all the way up. Lots of people and dogs on the trail.
LadySapphira - Jul 24, 2013 11:46 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2013
1st 14er
Went up Black Cloud trail. Took forever, I was super tired at the end. But I had been at sea level less than a week before.
Such fun!
Jimmy Rivers - Jul 22, 2013 12:14 am Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2013
Grind up the steeper Elbert Trail
WOW! All I have to say, being from South Florida. We made it successfully, after the grinding North Elbert Trail. That's the shorter, steeper side. Started at sunrise, and made it about 4 hours later, to a crowd of 30 people on top. It was tough, as I was exhausted, and my feet were throbbing. Again, it was spectacular to be above tree line for so long. The feeling was so rewarding at the summit! I loved CO's tallest peak!
Chandra - Sep 7, 2013 10:32 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2013
North Mount Elbert trailA terrific walk up to the very top of the Rockies. And the views are just... endless.
WZimmerman - Sep 6, 2013 4:41 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2008
Mount ElbertGot a late start and encountered some rain and corn snow on the return. But this is a wonderful mountain.
michael350ls1 - Sep 5, 2013 11:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2013
North TrailVery late start into thunderstorm, bad idea. Last one on summit. Incredible view, especially with the storms nearby.
yadahzoemtn - Sep 3, 2013 8:47 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2012
Beautiful MountainWe beat the storm that moved in early with an early start. #2 6/24/13 Hiked Massive the day before and then tagged this one again.
LesterLong - Sep 1, 2013 5:57 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
Game changerSuccessful, in more ways than one. Flew from NYC to Denver with a female friend, but returned with a girlfriend! Took the south trail. Stay at the cabins at the base. Easily one of the most challenging athletic events in my life (and I've run 4 NYC marathons).
cullman1988 - Aug 29, 2013 11:01 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2013
First 14'er!Incredible! Beautiful my first 14'er! I almost gave up but ate fuel and pulled myself up by the boot straps and made it.
Vertigo soul - Aug 21, 2013 12:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2013
Southeast RidgeStraight forward hike up the South trail. Obviously a popular summit as it was definitely crowded. Great views though!
redneckpaul - Aug 16, 2013 12:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2013
Mount ElbertSouth Elbert from the end of the 4 WD road. Nice hike with great views.
Donno - Aug 15, 2013 10:33 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 1988
Mt Elbert TrailHiked up with dad
mebo1126 - Aug 12, 2013 9:04 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2013
Great Day!This was my second 14er (I did Mt. Whitney a few years ago)--but even still, this was a huff! It was much steeper than I was anticipating, but the hardest part for me was the continuous false summits! Anndddd who am I kidding- the elevation was rough! Despite that, the feeling of accomplishment after summiting made it all worth while. The best part was that my boyfriend proposed on the summit :)
(#6 state high point to accomplish!)
mcmurdosound - Aug 12, 2013 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2013
pretty toughI had a great time on the Elbert hike. we took the North Elbert trail which I thought was really tough! Especially coming from sea level. The views were amazing and we made it back to our campsite in about 8 hours. i'd say at least 50 high school cross country athletes passed us on the way up. but by stroke of luck, we shared the summit with only 3 other people! not bad for a Friday in August. Also, I proposed to my girlfriend at the top. For that reason, it will always be a special peak to me!
BadgerSummitSeeker - Jul 27, 2013 11:39 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2011
State High Point # 25This was my first 14er and 25th HP. Half way to 50. We took the South Elbert trail up after sleeping at the TH overnight. Not exactly in the best shape but I made it up. Sure were a lot of people on the top.
Onager - Jul 27, 2013 4:18 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2013
NE RidgeMade this a backpacking trip for my first 14er. Set up camp in a clear area off the North Mount Elbert Trail. Spent the night and woke up at 4:30AM to get a semi-alpine start. The weather held all weekend and was confortable with a a little layering. Once above treeline the altitude started slowing me down a bit, and the few false summits were a little disheartening. We made it to the summit around 12:00 PM. The descent was fun, and the views were incredible.
flatlander - Jul 25, 2013 10:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2013
3rd SHP this summer, 1st 14'erTook the South Trail route from the upper trailhead @ 10,400'. I came from sea level and spent three days acclimating and warming up before making the ascent. I may have set the record for slowest ascent (5:50) and R/T (10:03) but it was worth it. The weather held, partly cloudy, spectacular views at the summit and all the way up. Lots of people and dogs on the trail.
LadySapphira - Jul 24, 2013 11:46 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2013
1st 14erWent up Black Cloud trail. Took forever, I was super tired at the end. But I had been at sea level less than a week before.
Such fun!
Jimmy Rivers - Jul 22, 2013 12:14 am Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2013
Grind up the steeper Elbert TrailWOW! All I have to say, being from South Florida. We made it successfully, after the grinding North Elbert Trail. That's the shorter, steeper side. Started at sunrise, and made it about 4 hours later, to a crowd of 30 people on top. It was tough, as I was exhausted, and my feet were throbbing. Again, it was spectacular to be above tree line for so long. The feeling was so rewarding at the summit! I loved CO's tallest peak!
STATE HP #26. I can't stop now....
THalky - Jul 15, 2013 12:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2013
#26Took me a long time, but I made it.
The weather held up and it was perfect, once you clear the false summits >:(
nolabreeze - Jul 8, 2013 4:50 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2013
dog parkso many dogs on this mountain! i loved it. wish i had mine with me.
mrs. hotoven - Jul 7, 2013 7:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2013
another highpoint marked offNo mountain goats on Elbert, sad story... Fun hike with hotoven
Peakbug - Jul 7, 2013 4:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2007
3rd AnniversaryClimbed with rkymtn and Boomer after a fun camping trip.