Summited Mount Elbert — 14,440 ft! 🏔️ The highest peak in Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountain Range 🇺🇸 12 hours, freezing winds, and endless grit — but the view from the top made it all worth it. #MountElbert #Colorado #RockyMountains #Summit #Adventure #14er #MountainLife #TravelUSA | RK Evan

As this winter's lingering snowpack has finally receeded, it's about that time of year to hit some of the state's highest points. Here's some sights from the ascent up Mount Elbert's northeast ridge trail from Tuesday's bluebird morning. Read the full report at: http://bit.ly/ElbertHike #ExploreSummit #Hiking | Summit Daily News

1.9K views · 131 reactions | At 14,440 feet Mount Elbert is the highest peak in the Sawatch Range as well as the entire state of Colorado. This 14er trek is difficult but the summit offers incredible views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. On this 4,500 foot climb there is a ton of elevation gain that puts you above treeline so come prepared. Know before you go: https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/outdoors/hiking-backpacking/ | Now This is Colorado | Facebook