For the mountain hike part of the trip We will be hiking 4 miles and 2600 feet the first day(with back packs) and 1 miles and 1900 feet without pack the summit day. from all the high climb in the US, mount Elbert is one of the most rewarding and relatively moderate hike for experienced mountaineers.
The price of this trip include all expenses.This trip need to have a minimun of 7 hikers. In this time of "Economic sensibility and budgeting" this is a very good and cheap alternative to more expensive and elaborate trips, with out compromising the adventure,experience and beauty.
I will post one or two trip meeting and high altitude hiking orientation to help you prepare for the Mountain.
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Mount Elbert is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains at 14,440 feet (4,401 m). It is also the highest of the fourteeners in Colorado, and the high point of the Sawatch Range. It is located in Lake County, approximately 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Leadville. It lies within the San Isabel National Forest.
TRAIL FATCS;
Distance 9.56 miles rount trip
Summit Elevation 14,433 feet
Elevation Gain 4,521 feet
Route South Mount Elbert Trail
ITINERARY:
JULY 4th Trip start.Meeting Charlotte International Airport and travel to Denver,Co. Our transportation will take us to Leadville,Co,2 hours from Denver. This little picturesque town,with a 250 year of mining history is located on the base of Mount Elbert and Mount Massive. The views will be amazing. Leadville is situated at 10,200 feet above sea level.A perfect place to start our acclimatization.
JULY 5th Easy 6 miles hike on a local trail to an outlook at 11,000 feet to continue out conditioning and acclimatization. Spending the night at a campground close to the Trail head.
JULY 6th Hiking 3 3/4 miles to our campsite at 12,000 feet.
July 7th Alpine start hike to the summit of Mount Elbert at 14,440 feet. Descent to our campsite and after a hour break We will continue down for 4 miles to our transportation. Driving back to our Denver hotel . Celebratory Group dinner.
JULY 8th Drive back to Denver airport and travel back to Charlotte.
TRIP COST: $749 per person - Base on double occupancy Coach class
Cost include;
* Air traveling from Charlotte,NC to Denver,CO and back
* Full land transportation
* 2 nights of Hotel accommodations-
* All Permits and applicable fees.
* Expert and experienced guide services with advanced wilderness first aid certification