Pre-Mount Elbert

So, after a few months of getting ready, we're off to Denver, then Twin Lakes, Colorado to climb Mt. Elbert. Second highest in the lower 48 states, and our first 14'er! We arrive on Friday night. I booked us a room at this little Inn at the bottom of the mountain.



This used to be an old Wells Fargo stagecoach stop! It is very cool. From now on I plan to never spend another nite at a hotel chain before a climb. Afterwards, you just want to pass out somewhere, but the nights before are sacred. Better to sleep on a picnic table than a hotel chain!

The owners prepared a great dinner to fuel us the next morning. They are very knowledgeable of the local trails and climbs.




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This is a great place, I highly recommend it for acclimating to the altitude before setting out for your climb!