California: Mt. Whitney (14,505 feet)
I began and ended this climb in the dark with the most unwilling of hiking companions, my husband. He pretends to be a good sport, but on a normal day, would rather stick pins...
Category: Summit Report
Colorado: Mt. Elbert (14,433 feet)
No need for an alpine start. Just give yourself enough time to be off the summit before the afternoon storms roll in. The climb starts out relatively easy. After the tree line, it becomes steeper,...
