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SAWATCH RANGE | COLORADO | UNITED STATES
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MT. ELBERT
The Sawatch mountains in general are high, massive, and relatively gentle in contour. While some peaks are rugged enough to require technical climbing techniques, most can be climbed by a simple, if arduous, hike. Notable summits include Mount Elbert, Mount Massive, La Plata Peak, Mount of the Holy Cross, and the Collegiate Peaks (Mounts Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, and Yale). (wikipedia)
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MT. ELBERT (1) Elevation: 14,443 ft
Elbert is the second highest mountain in the contiguous United States, after Mount Whitney in California, and is 62 feet (19 m) shorter than Whitney's 14,505 feet (4,421 m).There are three main routes up the mountain, all of which gain over 4,000 feet of elevation. The standard route ascends the peak from the east, starting from the Colorado Trail. The most difficult is the Black Cloud Trail, which takes ten to fourteen hours, depending on the pace. Nearby fourteeners include Mount Massive to the north and La Plata Peak to the south.
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Lowpro79: April 20, 2010 Uphill: 4,167 ft. | Downhill: 4,167 ft.
Climb the North West Ridge to gain the summit, then ski the exciting and steep North Face with many 40 - 50 degree couloirs...[view]READ MORE
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Lowpro79: April 12, 2010 Uphill: 5,000 ft. | Downhill: 5,000 ft.
a long hike, but well worth it. Killer views of Huron Peak, the 3 Apostles and Ice Mountain......Springtime is here, but pay attention to wet slides as you climb up and descend the next valley...[view]
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Lukelubchenco: March 11, 2010 Uphill: 1,000 ft. | Downhill: 1,500 ft.
Super sweet conditions! Epic powder and even more epic pictures and video. Gladed and super stable conditions led to a super safe and fun day in 2 feet of blower powder! Hiked over the ridge a bit mor...[view]
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Lukelubchenco: March 10, 2010 Uphill: 2,000 ft. | Downhill: 2,000 ft.
Fantastic snow! the mountains here have been getting pounded and it's absolutely stunning. With the danger of close to 2 feet of snow hitting Monarch Pass we opted to ski a nicely treed section very e...[view]READ MORE
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Gripnrip: January 27, 2010 Uphill: 2,400 ft. | Downhill: 2,400 ft.
More fun on Bald Knob and the area surrounding the McNamara hut....[view]READ MORE
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Gripnrip: January 26, 2010 Uphill: 2,500 ft. | Downhill: 2,500 ft.
Toured Bald Knob and surrounding area. Sketchy, shallow snowpack....[view]Need A Guide?
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