14ers.com • Peak Condition Update

Peak:	Capitol Peak (14er)
Route:	Northeast Ridge
Range:	Elk
Posted By:	Gandalf69
Date of Info:	07/19/2020
Date Posted:	07/20/2020

Details
Backpacked for a night in the valley, went up the peak Sunday with a friend. Little snow showers on summit and shared summit with someone who finished. Photos (click for slideshow):

Comments or Questions

apasquel

Congrats
07/21/2020 10:25

We were with you on the summit...DRHBDC finisher! Valley is in full wildlflower bloom, summer conditions all the way to Daly pass. Drop down and there are 4 -5 snowfields...ice axe and traction allowed for quick travel. Did not put on traction until last snow field up to boulder field below K2. K2 to Summit is bone dry. Glissade down snow fields were fun. On hike out, in the final mile and half, saw two separate bears. A juvenile...and a medium size bear in the meadow. Both seem like happy bears.