A perfect day on Colorado's highest peak. Temperatures held between 45 and 60 F at all elevations. No snow present on trail from base to summit, though some patches remain to the sides of the path. As others have noted, mosquitoes are in full force up to (and even just beyond) the tree line, so repellant or long sleeves/zip-off pants may be recommended. Minimal wind on the final 2,000 feet of the ascent. It's Elbert in July, so crowds were heavy. Lots of passing, some rockfall loosed by other hikers on steepest portions of the trail. Largest crowds were on summit between 11:30 and 12. Afternoon storms came in on cue at 2pm.
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