Aspen Attractions :: Colorado Fourteeners
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| The Colorado Fourteeners The Elk mountain range surrounding Aspen contain six peaks above 14,000 feet and are some of Colorado's most rugged and beautiful mountains. Difficult and dangerous, these peaks will inspire and challenge climbers. The Elk provide relatively easy access to a superb playground. Most photos were taken in May of 2008 by Pierre Wille. Before climbing “The deadly Bells” and other peaks, know the dangers, the route, the weather and your ability. |
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| MAROON PEAKS NORTH MAROON PEAK 14,014 feet and SOUTH MAROON PEAK 14,156 feet are 10 miles from Aspen and have been immortalized in countless post cards and calendars. They are red, rugged and rotten, but with careful route finding, not exceedingly difficult to climb. The traverse between North and South Maroon is one of the great classic fourteener traverses. Several fantastic spring snow climbs exist on the North Face, Gunsite, and Bell Cord Couloir.
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| PYRAMID PEAK 14,018 feet dominates the Maroon creek valley with its towering mass of crumbling spires and superb beauty. Steep slopes, looserock, exposed ledges and occasional class 4 moves prove for challenging and spectacular climbing. Stay on route.
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| CASTLE PEAK 14,265 feet is the highest in the Elk Range. With a 4-wheel-drive road to 12,800 feet, it is a relatively easy hike and a good introduction to the Elks. This peak also provides excellent spring skiing on a fourteener. The trailhead is located up Castle Creek Rd, past Ashcroft.
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| SNOWMASS MOUNTAIN 14,092 feet is a remote wilderness peak with an 8.5 mile hike to the base camp at Snowmass Lake and is named for the huge permanent snow filled basin below its summit. The route is long but beautiful and the summit block is solid. Snowmass mountain is a coveted ski descent and good first 14er with backpacking.
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| CAPITAL PEAK 14,130 feet is seen clearly jutting into the sky from just outside Aspen to Snowmass to Basalt. Precipitous and formidable, Capital may be Colorado's hardest fourteener. The spectacular knife edge ridge is the easiest route and the granite is quite solid. Approach is from a camp at Capital Lake. Capital’s dramatic 1800 foot North Face draws rock climbers.
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