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Peak(s)  Mt. Elbert  -  14,438 feet
Date Posted  07/16/2007
Date Climbed   07/14/2007
Author  Flatland Biker
 Route #2) Mt. Elbert - East Ridge   
Hiked up to the top of the Rockies on 7/14/7 from the East Ridge on the trail that begins just above Lakeview Campground. Not sure why people call it ‘ole easy Elbert as I did not find it easy. I sucked air gaining 1,000 feet an hour going up and struggled heading down in three hours with the steepness of the trail.

Very nice showing of wildflowers and great trip through Aspen groves. Great views from the top. Still snow, but didn‘t have to cross any. Great day. Thirty to forty people at the top with people reaching the summit from various trails.



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Hawbs
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Hardcore Punk Rock
11/30/2010 5:28pm
Yeah Aubrey, you nailed it. Flatland Biker is definately Hardcore. You wouldn't believe how this oldman can climb.

FB. I'm looking forward to going again. That was quite a party on the summit. I've never shared a summit with 40 people. Although, the music and sound of champagne corks popping did take away for the solitude I had hoped for.


Aubrey
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1,000 feet an hour
2/5/2011 12:22am
What?! 1,000 feet an hour is a really good rate. That's hardcore punk rock, if you ask me.

Climb on, climber!


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