double_deuce - May 22, 2007 3:31 am Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2006
Standard Route
My 1st 14er. Only 1 other hiker seen all day.
rwhitt - May 21, 2007 3:29 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2005
Rwhitt
Arrived and spent the night camped at the Twin Lakes campground near the trail head. Thunderstorms and rain much of the afternoon and evening.
Due to early morning showers, I did not begin my ascent until 10:30 AM. Climbed to 13,500 elevation as the clouds began to rebuild.
Since this was my first experience with a Colorado 14-Teener, I chose to retreat rather than risk being exposed to the danger of a summer afternoon thunder and lightening storm. It was my first and thus far only attempt at summitting Mt. Elbert.
I hope to return for another attempt and this grand old chunk of rock.
Peak_Bagger - May 15, 2007 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
Fun One
Fun solo hike up NE ridge in summertime.
Proterra - May 13, 2007 10:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2003
Peaceful climb
Nice and peaceful after the day before... Had a beer at the summit, and took a few hits of our bong 200 feet below, away from the kiddies at the top. 9 hours RT from Twin Lakes, including some lingering at the summit.
Scott Rogers - May 7, 2007 12:43 am Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2007
First Winter Ascent
Fourth ascent of Elbert, but my first in the winter.
Roam Around - Apr 24, 2007 12:31 pm Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2007
Spring Snow Ascent
Great day - spotty weather - bad at times, but we stuck it out and made it! Two friends from PA went with me - we had a great climb.
Peak_Bagger - Apr 17, 2007 4:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
My 21st 14er, and the first with 3 generations of climbers: me and my wife, our daughter, and our granddaughter, who bagged her first. Clouds threatened, but didn't really unleash anything. (I want to do it again as a run, and see how long it takes.)
bricewilson - Apr 6, 2007 10:38 pm Date Climbed: Mar 17, 2007
Winter ascent of Elbert
South Mt. Elbert trail (East ridge). Great weather, just a little wind. The snow softened up on the descent and we were sinking pretty deep even with snowshoes. Only saw one other person.
Mescalito345 - Mar 18, 2007 11:13 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 1984
Elbert in July
This was my first 14er. I'm not sure about the year, it might have been 1984 or 1985. Even though I was there in July, it was cold in the morning and some snow fell near the summit.
mow10 - Mar 17, 2007 6:54 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 1996
South Slopes Route
Easy terrain, no crowds, highly recommended.
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 4:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2003
HP #40
After a failed attempt; this a perfect proof of perseverance...
Solo... to the top...
What an experience... from Twin Lakes Campground...
Second time on the top with girlfriend Anick...
Nice job girl...
mbollino - Mar 7, 2007 6:32 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 1994
Nice intro to world of 14rs
First time above 14k. First (and only) time experiencing the pain of snowblindness. Approaching the summit and viewing the sea of peaks beyond was absolutely amazing!
Kiefer - Mar 5, 2007 8:39 pm Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2007
south TH
Part of the 14ers.com winter gathering. Out of 28+ people who showed up that morning, I believe 14-15 of us summited.
This was my third winter summit of Elbert and sixth time summiting overall. Couldn't ask for better weather!
spannring29 - Feb 25, 2007 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2006
Great Solo Hike
A great day for a hike--blue skies and a light breeze all the way. I really enjoyed the hike below treeline and the summit views were great. In spite of it being a Wednesday, the trail was quite crowded with people heading up as I was headed down.
CruxPhotos - Feb 21, 2007 5:11 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2006
Midnight summit
We decided to beat the lightning storms/weather by climbing at night. The next day it was completely shrouded in clouds and lightning storms. I managed to get a few minute long exposures by moonlight. On a side note...my blue heeler puppy went with us and got to be carried down part of the way.
ppergande - Feb 7, 2007 3:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2004
14,433'
Southeast Ridge, 10 miles. Elbert is a good hike with great views. I've done both the Northeast Ridge & the Southeast Ridge. I'd recommend the Southeast Ridge, it is much less crowded on any given day.
renogurt - Jan 25, 2007 6:12 am Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2004
Good times
A decent hike that was pretty uneventful until we met tons of people on the top. A good one to check off the list.
double_deuce - May 22, 2007 3:31 am Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2006
Standard RouteMy 1st 14er. Only 1 other hiker seen all day.
rwhitt - May 21, 2007 3:29 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2005
RwhittArrived and spent the night camped at the Twin Lakes campground near the trail head. Thunderstorms and rain much of the afternoon and evening.
Due to early morning showers, I did not begin my ascent until 10:30 AM. Climbed to 13,500 elevation as the clouds began to rebuild.
Since this was my first experience with a Colorado 14-Teener, I chose to retreat rather than risk being exposed to the danger of a summer afternoon thunder and lightening storm. It was my first and thus far only attempt at summitting Mt. Elbert.
I hope to return for another attempt and this grand old chunk of rock.
Peak_Bagger - May 15, 2007 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
Fun OneFun solo hike up NE ridge in summertime.
Proterra - May 13, 2007 10:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2003
Peaceful climbNice and peaceful after the day before... Had a beer at the summit, and took a few hits of our bong 200 feet below, away from the kiddies at the top. 9 hours RT from Twin Lakes, including some lingering at the summit.
Scott Rogers - May 7, 2007 12:43 am Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2007
First Winter AscentFourth ascent of Elbert, but my first in the winter.
Roam Around - Apr 24, 2007 12:31 pm Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2007
Spring Snow AscentGreat day - spotty weather - bad at times, but we stuck it out and made it! Two friends from PA went with me - we had a great climb.
Peak_Bagger - Apr 17, 2007 4:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
a classicFun and Easy
cftbq - Apr 11, 2007 6:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2004
Nice Family HikeMy 21st 14er, and the first with 3 generations of climbers: me and my wife, our daughter, and our granddaughter, who bagged her first. Clouds threatened, but didn't really unleash anything. (I want to do it again as a run, and see how long it takes.)
bricewilson - Apr 6, 2007 10:38 pm Date Climbed: Mar 17, 2007
Winter ascent of ElbertSouth Mt. Elbert trail (East ridge). Great weather, just a little wind. The snow softened up on the descent and we were sinking pretty deep even with snowshoes. Only saw one other person.
Mescalito345 - Mar 18, 2007 11:13 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 1984
Elbert in JulyThis was my first 14er. I'm not sure about the year, it might have been 1984 or 1985. Even though I was there in July, it was cold in the morning and some snow fell near the summit.
mow10 - Mar 17, 2007 6:54 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 1996
South Slopes RouteEasy terrain, no crowds, highly recommended.
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 4:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2003
HP #40After a failed attempt; this a perfect proof of perseverance...
Solo... to the top...
What an experience... from Twin Lakes Campground...
Second time on the top with girlfriend Anick...
Nice job girl...
mbollino - Mar 7, 2007 6:32 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 1994
Nice intro to world of 14rsFirst time above 14k. First (and only) time experiencing the pain of snowblindness. Approaching the summit and viewing the sea of peaks beyond was absolutely amazing!
Kiefer - Mar 5, 2007 8:39 pm Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2007
south THPart of the 14ers.com winter gathering. Out of 28+ people who showed up that morning, I believe 14-15 of us summited.
This was my third winter summit of Elbert and sixth time summiting overall. Couldn't ask for better weather!
lizrdboy - Feb 26, 2007 5:07 am
Regular RouteIt was a crowded day at the summit. Nice hike.
spannring29 - Feb 25, 2007 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2006
Great Solo HikeA great day for a hike--blue skies and a light breeze all the way. I really enjoyed the hike below treeline and the summit views were great. In spite of it being a Wednesday, the trail was quite crowded with people heading up as I was headed down.
CruxPhotos - Feb 21, 2007 5:11 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2006
Midnight summitWe decided to beat the lightning storms/weather by climbing at night. The next day it was completely shrouded in clouds and lightning storms. I managed to get a few minute long exposures by moonlight. On a side note...my blue heeler puppy went with us and got to be carried down part of the way.
ppergande - Feb 7, 2007 3:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2004
14,433'Southeast Ridge, 10 miles. Elbert is a good hike with great views. I've done both the Northeast Ridge & the Southeast Ridge. I'd recommend the Southeast Ridge, it is much less crowded on any given day.
renogurt - Jan 25, 2007 6:12 am Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2004
Good timesA decent hike that was pretty uneventful until we met tons of people on the top. A good one to check off the list.
Flex - Jan 21, 2007 10:06 pm
SE Ridge Aug/98Hiked this one after Longs as the 2nd CO 14er. We didn't see anyone till we arrived at the summit.