LEADVILLE — Though it may lack in true climbing excitement compared with many of the state’s 14,000-foot mountains, hiking Colorado’s highest point, Mount Elbert, provides a textbook Rocky ...

The aptly named Mount Elbert Trail is the best-maintained route to the summit. This non-technical path is a Class 1 walk-up with a smattering of easy Class 2 terrain near the top.

Mount Elbert, Colorado's tallest ... conquering Elbert is doable for most any hiker in solid shape. ... gradual climb for the next 4 miles all the way up to the summit. Related Articles.

Lake County Search and Rescue crews over the weekend responded to three different calls for help on popular Colorado 14ers.

Wheelchair user summits Mt. Elbert with help from nonprofit 02:36. Bev Davis just summited Mt. Elbert with thirty of her new best friends. This alone is a neat accomplishment, but it's made even ...

LEADVILLE — Though it may lack in true climbing excitement compared with many of the state’s 14,000-foot mountains, hiking Colorado’s highest point, Mount Elbert, provides a textbook Rocky Mountain ...

Later that day, they reached the summit of Mount Elbert. It was a sight Layne hadn't seen since the accident. "If they want to do it, there's a way to it. Don't put it off.

As with most mountain hikes, choosing your route is an important first step toward a successful climb. When it comes to Mount Elbert, there are two main trails that lead to the summit: the South ...

Mount Bierstadt: 2,850 feet elevation gain, 7 miles round-trip Grays Peak and Torreys Peak combo: 3,600 feet elevation gain, 8.5 miles Mount Elbert: 4,700 feet elevation gain, 9 miles ...

George Mallory’s response to a reporter’s question in 1923 as to why he wanted to climb Mount Everest was “Because it’s there.” Ask the 16 contestants participating in the new CBS ...

A mountain guide and 30 volunteers helped a former climber summit Mount Elbert in a wheelchair. Skip to content. FOX31 Denver. Denver 58 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — An injured climber was rescued Tuesday near the summit of Mount Hood. Around 7:15 a.m., the 43-year-old climber attempting to summit tripped in an extremely steep area, known as ...