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.
Hiked this one after Longs as the 2nd CO 14er. We didn't see anyone till we arrived at the summit.
Anya Jingle - Jan 13, 2007 11:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2002
Via Black Cloud Trail
Our first Fourteener ever and enjoyed every moment of it. Bagged South Elbert along the way. The two of us plus our dog had the main summit all to ourselves for the whole half hour. Hard to believe, since it seems to be one of the most popular summits in CO.
weeds19 - Jan 13, 2007 7:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2001
Midnight climb
We started this climb at about 2am from the South Elbert TH and arrived at the summit right at sunrise.
CBakwin - Jan 2, 2007 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2006
Mt Elbert Dec 30, 2006
Climbed from the parking lot out on the road to Twin Lakes as there was lots of snow. Snowshoes to the ridge then the wind had blown it bare. 5 hrs up, 2 1/2 down, 11.2 miles RT 4,850 vertical. Great climb but very windy after noon.
boisedoc - Dec 17, 2006 4:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 1989
quick one
A bit unexciting for Colorado's highest peak
atavist - Nov 13, 2006 5:24 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2000
thunderstorm direct
Starting after noon, the ranger or tourist chief was a bit surprised that I intended to dayhike and summit that same day. As would be predicted by any Colorado local, the clouds came in and the static built up in the air. I took cover and waited out the storm. I was able to summit and had to overcome the slow onset of AMS. Within 24 hours the road trip finished and I was back in Indiana.
Chaser - Nov 8, 2006 7:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2006
Summer X3
Had the oppertunity to guide children (11-15)up this peak on 3 seperate occasions this summer. Encountered fierce lightning and gropel on July 17th above timberline everyone thankfully got back safe.
Grizz42 - Sep 28, 2006 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2006
Great Climb
Great hike, great weather, only a few on the summit.
TiogaBradford - Sep 22, 2006 8:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2006
last 14er
This was the last 14er I climbed before moving out of Colorado. I climbed it with my brother on that day, and it was his first 14er (but 12th high point).
bjd5578 - Sep 14, 2006 2:59 am Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2004
A snowy hike
My 10th 14er (after I tried it and failed as my first). A light snow covered the mountains, which made the hike a tad slow, but the view from the top spectacular!
A bit steeper than anticipated, but made it in 5 hrs. Great day on the summit!
Moogie737 - Sep 6, 2006 3:20 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2006
Labor Day delight
#1 9-4-06 With Eric and Any F., former Aconcagua hiking partners, I left the northeast TH at 5:35 a.m. Three and one half hours later I reached the summit where a grand, slightly tattered American flag was rippling in the stiff but bearable breeze. My friends arrived about half an hour later, and together we celebrated a beautiful day with about a dozen other enthusiasts including three dogs. #2 9-1-12 Mit toller Partnerin from north TH. Wind. Up & down before torrential rains "dampened" the day! Always, always do this thing early is the watch word. #3 6-24-13 Noch einmal mit toller Patnerin am Tag nach einer Besteigung des Berges Massive. Gutes Wetter.
This was the second attempt on Elbert, after a winter attempt in last Nov.
Did an acclamatization hike near Aspen, from the Maroon Bells Lake to Buckskin Pass on 2nd Sept, and climbed Mt. Elbert on Sept 3rd. It was a beautiful day, a great hike, and an amazing trip, with awesome company !
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.
Anya Jingle - Jan 13, 2007 11:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2002
Via Black Cloud TrailOur first Fourteener ever and enjoyed every moment of it. Bagged South Elbert along the way. The two of us plus our dog had the main summit all to ourselves for the whole half hour. Hard to believe, since it seems to be one of the most popular summits in CO.
weeds19 - Jan 13, 2007 7:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2001
Midnight climbWe started this climb at about 2am from the South Elbert TH and arrived at the summit right at sunrise.
CBakwin - Jan 2, 2007 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2006
Mt Elbert Dec 30, 2006Climbed from the parking lot out on the road to Twin Lakes as there was lots of snow. Snowshoes to the ridge then the wind had blown it bare. 5 hrs up, 2 1/2 down, 11.2 miles RT 4,850 vertical. Great climb but very windy after noon.
boisedoc - Dec 17, 2006 4:08 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 1989
quick oneA bit unexciting for Colorado's highest peak
atavist - Nov 13, 2006 5:24 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2000
thunderstorm directStarting after noon, the ranger or tourist chief was a bit surprised that I intended to dayhike and summit that same day. As would be predicted by any Colorado local, the clouds came in and the static built up in the air. I took cover and waited out the storm. I was able to summit and had to overcome the slow onset of AMS. Within 24 hours the road trip finished and I was back in Indiana.
Chaser - Nov 8, 2006 7:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2006
Summer X3Had the oppertunity to guide children (11-15)up this peak on 3 seperate occasions this summer. Encountered fierce lightning and gropel on July 17th above timberline everyone thankfully got back safe.
Jerry L - Oct 8, 2006 4:24 pm
SouthSnow and ice. Pretty nice.
Grizz42 - Sep 28, 2006 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2006
Great ClimbGreat hike, great weather, only a few on the summit.
TiogaBradford - Sep 22, 2006 8:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2006
last 14erThis was the last 14er I climbed before moving out of Colorado. I climbed it with my brother on that day, and it was his first 14er (but 12th high point).
royswkr - Sep 20, 2006 11:57 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 1991
North trail.
bjd5578 - Sep 14, 2006 2:59 am Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2004
A snowy hikeMy 10th 14er (after I tried it and failed as my first). A light snow covered the mountains, which made the hike a tad slow, but the view from the top spectacular!
Tajji - Sep 7, 2006 8:23 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2006
Great Day on ElbertA bit steeper than anticipated, but made it in 5 hrs. Great day on the summit!
Moogie737 - Sep 6, 2006 3:20 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2006
Labor Day delight#1 9-4-06 With Eric and Any F., former Aconcagua hiking partners, I left the northeast TH at 5:35 a.m. Three and one half hours later I reached the summit where a grand, slightly tattered American flag was rippling in the stiff but bearable breeze. My friends arrived about half an hour later, and together we celebrated a beautiful day with about a dozen other enthusiasts including three dogs. #2 9-1-12 Mit toller Partnerin from north TH. Wind. Up & down before torrential rains "dampened" the day! Always, always do this thing early is the watch word. #3 6-24-13 Noch einmal mit toller Patnerin am Tag nach einer Besteigung des Berges Massive. Gutes Wetter.
lingana - Sep 5, 2006 3:22 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2006
Summit on the second attemptThis was the second attempt on Elbert, after a winter attempt in last Nov.
Did an acclamatization hike near Aspen, from the Maroon Bells Lake to Buckskin Pass on 2nd Sept, and climbed Mt. Elbert on Sept 3rd. It was a beautiful day, a great hike, and an amazing trip, with awesome company !