| Mt. Elbert at 14,433 feet in elevation is the highest point in Colorado. It is the second highest mountain in the adjacent 48 states. Samuel H. Elbert (1833-1899) was an outstanding and widely known civic leader in the Territory and State of Colorado. Mt. Elbert, Elbert County, and the town of Elbert, Colorado was all named in his honor. Elbert served as Colorado's Territorial Secretary, Territorial Governor, and State Supreme Court Justice. Active in the formulation of mining legislation and reclamation projects, he promoted concepts of conservation and irrigation which were ahead of his time.Technical ability or special mountain climbing experience is not required to climb Mt. Elbert. Good physical condition is necessary, the ascent and return requires a good full day of strenuous hiking. Altitude can affect even the healthiest individual; be sure to be aware of the signs of altitude sickness - headache, dizziness, nausea. If you feel these symptoms, get down to lower elevations immediately. Always carry plenty of water and food for quick energy. |
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