Looking for something to hike this weekend. Anyone know the conditions to the TH for Mt Elbert? Is this a high level Avalanche danger trail during this time of year?
Thanks
Lets maybe open this up a bit more. Im interested in bagging another 14er. 10 miles or under round trip with low avy danger.
Mt. Elbert - Northeast Ridge or other...
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Re: Mt. Elbert - Northeast Ridge or other...
Having been in the area driving to Harvard this weekend and barely almost making the trailhead with a lifted 4runner with great tires I'm pretty sure you won't be able to get to the trailhead for the NE Ridge route. There is some hazard on this route but solid route finding and hazard avoidance would make it reasonably safe. Theres about 3 feet of new in that area so the trees after the Colorado trail won't be very much fun even with skis
It would seem that the route for Elbert would be from the south would be your best chance but I think it would also be over 10 miles
Bross or Lincoln would fit the length criteria and you could do them from the east avoiding the avy danger by sticking to ridges of rock
It would seem that the route for Elbert would be from the south would be your best chance but I think it would also be over 10 miles
Bross or Lincoln would fit the length criteria and you could do them from the east avoiding the avy danger by sticking to ridges of rock
Re: Mt. Elbert - Northeast Ridge or other...
Dancesatmoonrise is going uo tomorrow. Shoot him a PM Thursday.
Also read the latest posts on this thread:
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Also read the latest posts on this thread:
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Re: Mt. Elbert - Northeast Ridge or other...
hmmm...
Thanks Ill keep on looking then.
Thanks Ill keep on looking then.
Re: Mt. Elbert - Northeast Ridge or other...
We did this route many years ago in winter conditions from the Black Cloud trailhead. LONG day (don't know the exact mileage). Typical gusty winds when we hit the ridge. But, I don't recall a lot of avalanche hazards. Happy trails! :Dby killingcokes » Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:49 pm
It would seem that the route for Elbert would be from the south would be your best chance but I think it would also be over 10 miles.
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