Mt. Elbert Trucker Hat Mosquito Range congressman and renowned for his

congressman and renowned for his bright red hair and energetic speeches

a peak must rise at least 300 feet above the saddle that connects it to the nearest 14er peak)

an American army officer and explorer who first climbed it in 1820

which is famously known as the Angel of Shavano

you’ll be rewarded with incredible views before pushing on to Mt

Mt. Elbert Trucker Hat Mosquito Range congressman and renowned for hisCelebrate your summit with the Mt. Elbert trucker hat. Its surprisingly one of Colorados easiest 14ers but Mt. Elbert (elevation 14,433 ft) still commands respect as the highest summit in the Rocky Mountains and the second highest summit in the lower 48 states (after Californias Mt. Whitney at 14,505 ft). Named in honor of Samuel Hitt Elbert, who was the Governor of the Territory of Colorado from 1873 1874, this prominent mountain is a Colorado