Author: Phoebe P
Crew: Kilo
This weekend Kilo crew took on Mt. Elbert. We had an early start at 2:30 A! We adventured up the bumpy road, even had a creek crossing! After venturing up the road, we made it to the south Mt. Elbert trailhead. Hiking that early in the morning was really nice, it was very peaceful. The hike was very nice up until we hit the tree-line. We watched a beautiful sunrise above the clouds. Once we hit the fairly steep part right before the summit things started to go downhill. The elevation gain increased and the hike got much harder. But eventually we summited! We ate summit sardines, a kilo crew staple. There was also a watermelon brought up by Foxtrot! Many pictures were taken and many beautiful views were seen. But alas we had to descend the mountain. We made it down with only one minor case of AMS! It was such a great experience and I am so glad I was able to do it. We headed back to Leadville and got some burgers and milkshakes! 10/10 would do it again!
