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re: ***Official Hiking/Camping Thread***
Posted on 4/25/12 at 1:23 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 4/25/12 at 1:23 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Lot more prominence than some other 14'ers in Co.
well, yeah, but still not a technical climb. I'm not talking down on it, I'd love to do it myself.
from Summitpost.org
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There are five main routes to the summit, the two most popular and easiest are the South Mt. Elbert Trail and the North Mt. Elbert Trail, both being well trodden class one trails. These relatively easy paths to the summit are busy in the summer, attracting all types of hikers and climbers, young and old. Like any high peak, weather, altitude, and personal ability must be considered before attempting Mt. Elbert. But with a little preparation and planning, Mt. Elbert offers a wonderful climbing and outdoor experience. The most important thing to remember about climbing this mountain (or any other in Colorado) is to start early....like sunrise....to avoid dangerous afternoon storms. If you see dark puffy clouds building, turn around and get off the mountain.
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Round trip from the lower trailhead (9560) is 11.2 miles and 4850 ft of elevation gain. Round trip from the upper trailhead (10,440) is 7.6 miles and 4000 ft of elevation gain.
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The Northeast ridge is one of two "standard" routes up Mount Elbert and the easiest way to climb Elbert from the north. There is a decent trail all the way to the summit. Though the route is easy from a technical standpoint, it is just over nine miles in length round-trip and gains almost 4,500' of elevation. This can be a strenuous climb for those who take it on too lightly.
This post was edited on 4/25/12 at 1:28 pm
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Posted on 4/25/12 at 1:27 pm to LoneStarTiger
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well, yeah, but still not a technical climb. I'm not talking down on it, I'd love to do it myself.
Yep, I think most of Co's mountains are more hikes than technical climbs (unless you choose to make it difficult.) Some may be 14k feet, but from base to summit they are pretty average. Altitude is more of a problem than anything.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 1:29 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Yep, I think most of Co's mountains are more hikes than technical climbs (unless you choose to make it difficult.) Some may be 14k feet, but from base to summit they are pretty average. Altitude is more of a problem than anything.
they end up being a bit of a scramble towards the peaks, or at least Humboldt and Yale did.
Crestone Needle was a bit of a different story.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 1:31 pm to LoneStarTiger
I haven't done many. Only a couple but were surprised at how relatively busy the trails were.
This post was edited on 4/25/12 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 4/25/12 at 1:34 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Those are the only three I've done. I backed out of going up Eolus because of ice.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 1:52 pm to LoneStarTiger
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Round trip from the lower trailhead (9560) is 11.2 miles and 4850 ft of elevation gain. R
That is very close to what the distance and elevation gain at the shorter route up Mt. St. Helens is and it's only 8365 feet.
From what I've read many 14ers are much tamer than they seem.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 1:54 pm to LSUintheNW
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From what I've read many 14ers are much tamer than they seem.
Remember as a kid driving through New Mexico, and I got excited seeing a 10,000' marker on a map. I was disappointed when it was literally a hill. The altitude is very misleading. I think base to summit, the tallest peak in Co is 9,000 ft.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 1:58 pm to LSUintheNW
I'd love to go up Mt St Helens. When we were there we were in no physical condition for that kind of hike, so we went on the Harry's Ridge trail instead.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:00 pm to LSUintheNW
quote:Correct. I've hiked mountains below 7,000 feet on the AT that were tougher than many 14'ers.
from what I've read many 14ers are much tamer than they seem.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:27 pm to LoneStarTiger
On a clear day it's a site to see. I have pics I've posted here before.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:34 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:Seems pretty cool. Make sure rain won't bounce in the foot area through that mesh. You'd be surprised how wet you can get from rain bouncing off the ground.
What do you think about the tarptent contrail or something like it?
quote:Can't set up on rocky peaks because the guylines and trekking poles must penetrate the ground to be set up. If you want to be set up anywhere (free standing) you will sacrifice a little weight sometimes because you will require tent poles. Overall, I think that looks like a nice rig and I think any rig that uses trekking poles is a good choice.
What are the cons?
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:37 pm to LSUintheNW
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On a clear day it's a site to see. I have pics I've posted here before.
are afternoon storms as common as they are in Colorado?
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:37 pm to Blue Velvet
quote:cool. Its a bit more affordable than other UL options, which is why I asked about it.
Overall, I think that looks like a nice rig and I think any rig that uses trekking poles is a good choice.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:45 pm to LoneStarTiger
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are afternoon storms as common as they are in Colorado?
It isn't dedicated to evenings but yes. Mountains make their own weather so being aware of the weather is always a must.
Eta...weather turned my club back in my only attempt on Mt. Hood. I'll get it this summer though, hopefully.
This post was edited on 4/25/12 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:50 pm to LSUintheNW
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It isn't dedicated to evenings but yes. Mountains make their own weather so being aware of the weather is always a must.
guess it's a good idea to camp in there the night before hiking the summit, right? I assume you would want to get a very early start with a 4.5 mile and 4,500 ft gain.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:55 pm to LoneStarTiger
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are afternoon storms as common as they are in Colorado?
In the NW, weather rules everything. You can get weathered in for a week or more. Quick storms are not as common as events that last prolonged periods of time.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 2:56 pm to LoneStarTiger
It depends on the mountain. Hood, we left at 1 a.m.. The biggest danger on the mountain is when it starts to warm up and you get ice/rock fall. The goal, for everyone, is be heading down by 9 am.
I'd imagine Rainier is the same. Other mountains, which don't keep the snow, we leave at 5-6 am depending on how much we drank and typically have a goal of heading down by 2 pm. We always camp out the night before or the weekend on those climbs.
I'd imagine Rainier is the same. Other mountains, which don't keep the snow, we leave at 5-6 am depending on how much we drank and typically have a goal of heading down by 2 pm. We always camp out the night before or the weekend on those climbs.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 3:15 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Speaking of getting weathered in. There were two climbers and two hikers who got caught in that week long snow storm on Rainier that dumped over a 100 inches in a week on the Cascades. Bodies have never been found but probably will sometime this summer. Feel sorry for those who end up walking on them only to discover what they are.
Still can't believe those climbers attempted it knowing full well what was coming.
Still can't believe those climbers attempted it knowing full well what was coming.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 3:28 pm to LSUintheNW
Every few years a hiker goes missing on the Mendenhall Glacier, and the body will show up years later.
Dumbass friend of mine who moved here from Missouri had to be rescued on the ice field twice this winter. Once he fell in a crevasse and broke his femur. You don't mess with the weather, I have cancelled more trips than I have taken because of it.
Dumbass friend of mine who moved here from Missouri had to be rescued on the ice field twice this winter. Once he fell in a crevasse and broke his femur. You don't mess with the weather, I have cancelled more trips than I have taken because of it.
Posted on 4/25/12 at 3:41 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Dumbass friend of mine who moved here from Missouri had to be rescued on the ice field twice this winter. Once he fell in a crevasse and broke his femur.
DAMN! Has he learned his lesson yet?
Eta...falling into a crevasse is a huge fear of mine. It means the shite has certainly hit the fan.
This post was edited on 4/25/12 at 3:43 pm
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