Hello fellow hikers!
I live in New York and planning on a 7 day trip to Colorado to hike Mt. Elbert.
I'm interested in camping halfway up and halfway down the mountain; so a 3-day round-trip hike.
We can discuss specific gear, contingency plans, and anything else.
Mt Elbert - Looking for Company (Winter Hike)
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ShambalaMan
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Re: Mt Elbert - Looking for Company (Winter Hike)
My son and I were planning on doing Elbert again this winter if his knee has healed enough (knee surgery in June). We probably won't know for a month or two though.
Even at a slow(ish) to moderate pace though, one night should be enough. I've done it as an overnighter and day trip. We camped at 11,200 the first time; there aren't that many places to camp much above there. The trip up to timberline can be slow, but it's much faster coming down so a second night doesn't have much advantage. Going downhill it's probably only two hours or so from the highest campsites to the trailhead.
Even at a slow(ish) to moderate pace though, one night should be enough. I've done it as an overnighter and day trip. We camped at 11,200 the first time; there aren't that many places to camp much above there. The trip up to timberline can be slow, but it's much faster coming down so a second night doesn't have much advantage. Going downhill it's probably only two hours or so from the highest campsites to the trailhead.
I'm old, slow and fat. Unfortunately, those are my good qualities.
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krishnacd
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Re: Mt Elbert - Looking for Company (Winter Hike)
Hi ShambalaMan -
I would be interested to join you. Let me email you with details.
I would be interested to join you. Let me email you with details.
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al1_1
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Re: Mt Elbert - Looking for Company (Winter Hike)
Hello, just spotted your post. I am planning on heading to mt elbert to see if a winter ascent is viable on weekend 14/15 Feb 25. The very specific dates are bc I've got a free weekend whilst in the US with work (over from the UK).
I was originally looking to understand if mountain guides are routinely available to take individuals up the E ridge, conditions permitting, and what would be a reasonable price to pay, but also keen to meet with others who have the same aims.
I am completely comfortable with high grade winter conditions with all of my experience being in Scotland. I wouldnt need kit hire, less maybe snow shoes (size in the hold luggage!). I'm keen for a guide mainly just to understand snow pack in a region where I've not routed before, and to buy out some risk and enjoy it a bit more.
For disclosure, if conditions aren't favourable, I'll still visit and look to go low instead, no sense in walking headlong into white for 10hours.
Tia!
I was originally looking to understand if mountain guides are routinely available to take individuals up the E ridge, conditions permitting, and what would be a reasonable price to pay, but also keen to meet with others who have the same aims.
I am completely comfortable with high grade winter conditions with all of my experience being in Scotland. I wouldnt need kit hire, less maybe snow shoes (size in the hold luggage!). I'm keen for a guide mainly just to understand snow pack in a region where I've not routed before, and to buy out some risk and enjoy it a bit more.
For disclosure, if conditions aren't favourable, I'll still visit and look to go low instead, no sense in walking headlong into white for 10hours.
Tia!
