
COLORADO
Mount Elbert
14,440 feet (NAVD88)
Who - Dedicated ACCLIMATIZED Hikers
What - Height Rank #3
Difficulty Rank #9
DIFFICULTY # Level 1 - Strenuous walk-up
When - Optimum Time is weather dependent
Where - Latitude - 39 deg. 07 min. N
Longitude - 106 deg. 26 min. W
In the San Isabel National Forest, Central Colorado between Aspen & Leadville
Wikipedia Link - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Elbert
Why - GET INVOLVED WITH APEXCHALLENGE 2019
Less Crowded than National Parks
A compelling Bucket List item
Other things to see in the Vicinity - Historic Leadville
Leave the HP better than it was found
For most people:
SUMMITS ARE SPECIAL SERENE & SERENDIPITOUS SPOTS TO SURVEY SURROUNDINGS
How - Normal High Altitude Hiking gear required. Hiking poles are very helpful.
Comments: Climbed this one twice