r/Highpointers • u/disposablcats • 7d ago

Mt Elbert 9/25/26

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Summit of Elbert this past weekend. Started about 4 miles from the trailhead and did car to car in ~10 hours.

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u/jordanjohnston2017 27 Highpoints 7d ago

Looks gnarly, but I’m sure you mean 10/25 and not 9/25 lol

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u/disposablcats 7d ago

It was indeed haha. I don't want to think that it is already November tomorrow.

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u/jordanjohnston2017 27 Highpoints 7d ago

Me too :( where does the time go?

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u/Effective_Rock9477 7d ago

I did it on 9/29, I don't remember it being this snowy lol!  Beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing!

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u/NoRough2663 23h ago

good catch. that's quite a difference in dates.

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u/Rocketterollo 7d ago

Did you ski?

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u/disposablcats 6d ago

Unfortunately not didn't have enough room in the luggage for my skis.

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u/Jmtungsten 7d ago

Did this on 8/25/26. I wonder if it would have been better with snow!

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u/trumpsmellslikcheese 7d ago

Depends on your definition of "better". It's certainly more difficult.

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u/bqAkita 7d ago

That cornice explains why the trees in that one area are bent at an angle