Hi everyone,
I hiked my first American 14er last week and I was disappointed when I realized that there was no register book at the top of Mount Elbert! I've read online that there should be one. So, is it gone or was I just so tired that I did not find it?
If anyone has information about the Mount Elbert register, please share.
Thanks,
Jean-François
Mount Elbert summit register gone?
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Re: Mount Elbert summit register gone?
If you don't sign the register it doesn't count!!
Just kidding. Many summit registers have gone missing in the last few years. Also, it may have been under some snow.
Just kidding. Many summit registers have gone missing in the last few years. Also, it may have been under some snow.
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Re: Mount Elbert summit register gone?
I blame Bigfoot and his strict LNT ethos. He's always hiding those things or packing them out.
Congrats!
Congrats!
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Re: Mount Elbert summit register gone?
On page 25 of the current Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) Board Manual (posted on their website) the following statement is made:
"Peak Registers
The CMC will endeavor to maintain registers on peaks, especially 14ers. [passed October 1980]"
The manual is posted online at: http://www.cmc.org/about/docs/CMCBoardManual.pdf
"Peak Registers
The CMC will endeavor to maintain registers on peaks, especially 14ers. [passed October 1980]"
The manual is posted online at: http://www.cmc.org/about/docs/CMCBoardManual.pdf
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Re: Mount Elbert summit register gone?
I was up on Elbert yesterday. Didn't see the official register, but there were a few sheets of paper and some pens stashed under a rock. As Brian said, the "official" one is probably buried under the snow inside one of the wind breaks.
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Re: Mount Elbert summit register gone?
Thanks for the information guys.
I wish I saw the sheets of papers... I guess it means I'll have to go back
Jean-François
I wish I saw the sheets of papers... I guess it means I'll have to go back
Jean-François
