Gear Schmear, for Winter Mountaineering trip up Mt. Elbert
At 11,000 ft and almost to our camping spot. Enjoying the bluebird day.
Bill, the CMC Trip Leader. He’s taking a breather before we reach camp. Elbert stands tall behind him.
Flying High on the summit of Mt. Elbert!
I wanted to try winter camping and I hadn’t yet climbed Mt. Elbert. So, why not join Bill’s CMC trip which would combine both elements? Bill is leading a trip to attempt Aconcagua later this year, so this trip was a warm up and test of sorts for his participants. Lucky for me, there was a last minute cancellation on his trip, which opened up a space for me, AND my friend, Helen, needed a partner for her tent. It was almost like I was meant to be on the trip, all along!