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| Report Type |
Mini |
| Peak(s) |
Mt. Elbert - 14,438 feet
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| Date Posted |
08/03/2013 |
| Modified |
09/25/2023 |
| Date Climbed |
07/31/2013 |
| Author |
HikingSibes |
| Mt. Elbert - South East |
The approach to the 4WD was in decent shape. So long as you have clearance, you can make it all the way. We parked a little lower - 10,350 or so, not knowing how the conditions would be -- but were picked up @ the trailhead : )) Thanks Tom!
The trail is in perfect shape and very easy to follow.
Hiked with my husband and 2 huskies half way up and finished the hike with my brother in law Hector.
This hike was bittersweet, as my original intention was to have my best & capable Siberian Husky hiking partner Merlot with me. Instead, it became a hike to be as close as possible to her and to celebrate her life @ the peak. She died of cancer @ 8years old on Monday July 29th 2013, after being diagnosed mere weeks before.
There were quite a few people hiking on a Wednesday - guess it was because the weather was favorable.
Our hiking time up was 4 hours, which included 2 breaks totaling an hour. Total round trip time was 7 hours, which included 3 breaks (1 coming down). Thought I'd post our time, as I always am looking to see what other people take. I consider myself a slow to moderate pacer going up and moderate/fast coming down
This journey brought me closure, as well the kickoff to my 14'er season. Hope to do 2 more this summer. Wilson Peak & Wetterhorn.
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