Log In 
Peak(s):  Mt. of the Holy Cross  -  14,007 feet
Date Posted:  07/18/2007
Date Climbed:   07/16/2007
Author:  Gabe K
 Holy Cross-Halfmoon Pass   

After dropping my friends off at the Massive Trailhead for their continuation of section hiking the Continental Divide Trail I drove up to the Halfmoon Pass Trailhead for Mt. of The Holy Cross. My PT Cruiser made it up the road, slowly but surely. I only scrapped one rock, but it wasn't a pleasant ride for my little PT. But, she made it in and out of there. I began my hike from the trailhead at 5:15am and was in good spirit getting over the pass. It felt like a piece of cake, meaning I finally must be acclimating to the altitude after being in Colorado for a month. I passed by several tents camped near a stream. the talus scramble to the top was slow going, but I actually enjoyed the talus. Past experiences hiking up 14ers there usually is what I refer to as a "kitty litter" trail, or as my friend says, "ball bearing" trail, because it feels like you're walking on ball bearing sliding all over the place. I reached the summit at about 8:45am and enjoyed a quartet of climbers climbing a steeper face with ice axes, crampons, and other technical equipment. This was by far one of my more memorable fourteener hikes. It was a really enjoyable day. I scrambled down and got below treeline just in time to watch some thunderclouds develop near the summit. I got to my car and headed to Leadville to chill and hangout for the rest of the day. I had a coffee and checked out a new outdoor store, which I hope really does well. Leadville could use a good outdoor store that caters to hikers, backpackers, climbers, etc. At around 7:00pm I headed for Missouri Gulch, because I planned to hike Missouri Mountain the next day. Awesome hike, a definite must if you got the time.


Thumbnails for uploaded photos (click to open slideshow):
1 2 3 4


Comments or Questions
cfoye130
User
Nice Pace!
7/18/2007 4:16pm
3.5 Hours? You must have been going at a good speed! Congrats!



   Not registered?


Caution: The information contained in this report may not be accurate and should not be the only resource used in preparation for your climb. Failure to have the necessary experience, physical conditioning, supplies or equipment can result in injury or death. 14ers.com and the author(s) of this report provide no warranties, either express or implied, that the information provided is accurate or reliable. By using the information provided, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless 14ers.com and the report author(s) with respect to any claims and demands against them, including any attorney fees and expenses. Please read the 14ers.com Safety and Disclaimer pages for more information.


Please respect private property: 14ers.com supports the rights of private landowners to determine how and by whom their land will be used. In Colorado, it is your responsibility to determine if land is private and to obtain the appropriate permission before entering the property.