After drinking head Rogue Steve Sisson under the table at the Keg and again at the Black Sheep on Thursday night (all you can drink PBR, woohoo!), I met up with Nicole on Friday afternoon for an assault on Colorado's highest peak, Mount Elbert.
Left the Springs and headed straight for Leadville. Great drive to a beautiful town. Immediately stopped at the Silver Dollar Saloon, quite the pub. For a pre-climb meal it was off to Rosie's Brewpub, at 10,152 feet it's North America's Highest Brewery! First brewpub I've ever been to that had it's own malt liquor - the Mount Massive Malt Liquor. Great stuff! Had awesome wings too, I highly recommend this place.
Slightly tipsy it was off to the Mount Elbert trailhead. Camped near the trailhead at 10,400 feet. Due to the recent rains the fire ban had recently been lifted, so it was nice to enjoy some PBR around a hastily made campfire.
Stepped off next morning just after 5AM. It's not a bad hike, though it's steep at times. No navigation required, just following a well worn path. Nicole had to take a few breaks on the way up due to the altitude, but we still made pretty good time. The early start allowed us to have the peak to ourselves for a good 15 minutes until the parade of climbers began.
By the way, notice my kick ass, hot dog themed Lehigh Valley H3 shirt!
Back down the peak, it was off to the Tennessee Pass Cafe for a big, huge cheeseburger and some more local brews.
More pics can be seen here.
Nicole's pics are here.
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