@@AliceFordAdventures Meant to mention that I spent a month in geology field camp up Brush Creek right where you hang a left to go up towards Teocalli, we mapped that whole area as to the geologic formations. Great place to spend a month camping in summer. Went to school in Gunnison. Enjoyed that vid of you and Mallory doing that peak.
Hi Alice, This is Dave who drove the "Going to the Sun Road" 5 times. My 2 brothers and I hiked Mt. Elbert in the Summer time. It was beautiful scenery.
Adventures like this are awesome in that they remind us that while getting milestones is nice, we get outside to be in touch with nature, meet people, make memories...and as you said...find happiness. Your day was an absolute success!! Thanks for sharing!
When I was a kid my dad would take me camping every summer. Our last camping trip together was at Twin Lakes when I was 17 in August of 1992. We attempted to take our mountain bikes to the summit. We had to walk our bikes on the steeper parts. Thunderstorms forced us to turn around before we reached the summit. At that time I had no idea it was my last camping trip with my dad. For 29 years I have been hoping to return to make the summit and camp with my dad again. I am running out of time. I hope I make it someday.
I thought you looked familiar. Saw you hiking your first 14er here in Colorado on Long's Peak. These are the days we all have to endure whether we like it or not. I hope we don't loose this country. I have always loved my mountains here in Colorado, but who knows what our future holds, just need to go off grid and enjoy what nature has to offer. Hiked Elbert 07-13 97 and there was still a lot of snow on top then as well. Most of my 14ers have been solo. Smart to know when to call it quits for the day. Glad you got to enjoy your adventure.
There is an extraordinary happening occuring. Just 2 days ago I thought of hiking Longs Peak, in Colorado, since it's been 30 plus years and before I can't I really felt the spirit moving me to be there, No sooner had I mentioned to someone Allice Ford shows up on my youtube site showing me her solo cllimb past the key hole and the narrows. It is so breathtaking to make it to the top where Jets fly it seems just a few mile above! While I mentally plan and prepare, I went out to a beautiful hike here in Payson arizona that nature is such a healing companion, no matter what! One gets lifted to the heights that nature is stemmed from!
From a busy and toxic week days...Hiking and trekking on hills and mountain really release all stressful days. Thank you so much for sharing..👌 Take care and be safe always 💕🙏
Yes!! I love seeing other hikers so overjoyed to be out exploring our beautiful Earth. Also, hiking is just as much about knowing when to turn around as it is about getting to that summit 😊 -E
You did right turning around. Safety first! My first attempt we had a party of 6. One in the group was struggling and was really slow. When we reached the crest (around 13,700) we saw some clouds rolling in. We all sat and ate our lunch to decide as a group what to do. It was a difficult decision for me because I felt great and we were so close. However, for the safety of the team we decided to descend. I’m glad we did because 15 minutes later lightning bolts were hitting the mountain, hail, sleet and rain. It was terrifying. We were completely exposed and 2 team members were injured. If we had continued on it would have been bad. It took us a really long time to hike back down because of those that were injured. 3 of us drove all the way back 2 weeks later and summited lol. I drove from Missouri and I could t handle driving all that way and not summit so I had to drive back and conquer that beast lol.
Sitting here at Denver Airport. We just made our attempt 2 days ago. We made it just at 13500 before turning around after getting hit with 70 mph winds in complete white out. It was stunning. but we will return. Airline messed up the booking so we ended up getting a 500 dollar voucher to fly anywhere! So thats a positive! Cant wait to get back and tackle Elbert again! Amazing video. Bitter sweet watching right now and preparing to leave Colorado. Cant wait to see the summit video!!
had many winter adventures in my day, and even some "non winter" winter ones such as getting stuck on the Side of Mt St Helens in an April snowstorm! Loved it. Since I'm new here, I get to "binge watch" (as time permits) some of your many adventures! Stay safe out there and thanks for sharing with us!
How a person handles adversity speaks volumes about who that person is. Winter weather engulfing you on a mountain top miles from any possible help was the adversity you faced. Nothing wrong with turning around and playing it safe. But you didn't. You trusted yourself and pushed through. Good for you. "Stood alone on a mountain top, starin' out at the Great Divide. I could go east, I could go west. It was all up to me to decide. Just then I saw a young hawk flyin' and my soul began to rise. And pretty soon... My heart was singin'" Roll Me Away ~ Bob Seger
Beautiful views up there. Thanks for sharing. Hiking has a lot to do with the folks we randomly meet on the trail. When it comes to winter and snow, lots of it, being Canadian 🇨🇦 I know a thing or two about the climate: Never trust a perfect day in the cold, be prepared, wear layers and stay on track. When the wind picks up, visibility becomes nil and then trouble starts happening.
Anytime you come off a mountain alive and uninjured, it's a successful climb! I had to pull off of Ellingwood Point last September feet away from ridgeline because a record setting snow storm started to hit. What makes me happy? Mountains and sleeping in nature. especially, in my hammock! Yesterday I got off work early and headed straight for the woods to camp. Next holiday weekend, heading to Southern Illinois for a memorial day backpacking trip!
I love how almost anything I try or travel to, Alice has been there. I'll be in Colorado this weekend and found a sweet airbnb in Leadville. I've got a few things to possibly do, depending on weather. We'll see about Elbert...
@@AliceFordAdventures Will do! I don't know much about Colorado weather except that it is extremely varied and fast. I'll take what the weather gives me. Great video, as always!
Wow, Alice, I did not realize you were solo, yikes. I guess I'm not really one to talk but that was a risky move for a winter climb. . .glad you had your in-reach.
Fantastic effort Alice in a trying environment. It amazes me how venerable and stressful it can get out there. Probably be a piece of cake without the snow and all the extra clothing. Another day perhaps.
Thank you for creating this video and sharing your message! So important to show that it's okay to turn around and that safety trumps a summit! Also loved the serendipity of your meeting the snowshoer. Sending you love and happy trails from a fellow female hiker. Keep on trekking.
Enjoyed your video. Planning to go to Colorado next year July and attempt Mt Huron, Grays and Torreys, and Elbert. Did Pikes Peak via Craggs this year. Loved it!
I've reached this summit back in 99 and I'm very moved to hear you talking about the ones who are connected to these mountains for a very long time! It seems to me that you can sense the spirits up there, because you have a very open heart, Alice. And maybe the wooden sticks instead of aluminum-plastic ones helped too ... Let the mountain lion guide you!
Thank you. I like to think that I am connected to the spirits and the animals as well. One wooden stick sacrificed itself to help me out of the snow. The other I kept and will bring with me on another climb, perhaps when I try for Elbert again. :)
@@AliceFordAdventures Yes, you definitely are! And therefor I love to listen to your adventures! Wonderful idea, bring back the stick and maybe you'll see!
Wow, Alice! I was glued to this video. It was so beautiful! Smart thing to call the summit where you did and so cool you found a partner on your solo journey. Hey, we need others at certain times in our lives, and he showed up at the right time. And sounds like the right time for him, too. Loved the video so much. Great job, Alice!
Wow! Nobody can say that you're not adventurous. That's a pretty extreme elevation you were shooting for, in the snow, without snowshoes. Thanks for sharing the great vistas and dialog to go along with the trek. You're making me even more excited for my hikes a little later this year in Colorado.
I can’t imagine trying Elbert in the winter. I hiked it at the end of the summer several years ago and to this day it was the hardest hike I have been on. First and only 14er I have summited so far and that long dredge above the tree line was HARD! Kudos for making it as far as you did.
Thanks for sharing. This video is full of great lessons every hiker can learn from. We all make silly mistakes its important for all of us to remember things can turn bad fast . You did fantastic without poles or snowshoes well done for making it as far as you did
Great video, gutsy hike up there. Glad you ran into someone as you said many times it could get dangerous real fast. Keep up the great work!!!!and be safe!!
Hiking in nature makes me happy. We're going to Harpers Ferry, WV next week to hike some of the Appalachian Trail. And in July, we're going to Colorado to climb--you guessed it--Mt. Elbert. I had planned this trip some time ago and was very happy to see that you made a video about it. Traveling to other countries also makes me happy and I've missed it terribly with the virus. My wife is from Romania and we really need to get back there. I really enjoy your videos. What's next? Thanks for sharing.
The snow storm part of the video made it look like you were climbing Everest. Looked so intense and scary. I would like to attempt the hike in the summer time :). Stay safe!
Leave Leadville, hike East towards Misquote Pass. Beautiful country, but not the place to spend the night Cold temps, you are at altitude already, plus night winds which can get plenty high. Be sure too tale at least one friend, if not more!
I enjoyed watching your video. Kudos making it back ok but you may want to consider avalanche gear when doing 14ers during winter conditions. There was an avalanche on Torreys Peak just last week, six hikers were in the slide. I hiked Elbert 11 years ago during summer, it was fun hike, not too bad I had kayaked Twin Lakes last summer. There are many campgrounds in the area.
That's beautiful. I live in a remote part of Canada so Covid hasn't affected my area all that much. One thing that made me a little depressed is I love to travel. Canada still has its borders closed, even the provincial borders. I can't travel more than 4 hours in any direction. Feel like a caged animal but I've found things to do closer to home. I am lucky to live in such a wild place.
Canada is certainly beautiful. I spent 7 months in Atlanta GA feeling the same one, but luckily the Appalachian mountains were near by for lots of hiking. Its nice to explore your home area too.
I retired in November and moved to Colorado. My goal is to summit Longs Peak this summer and I watched many postings of people's experiences on it. Your video is the best one. Thank you for sharing it and I hope I don't lose my phone after the Keyhole. lol
Wow, that really was an adventure! You gave it your best, and made the right decision! I hiked Elbert in summer of 2008. Ended up going solo because my hiking partner couldn't make it. But there were quite a few other people on the mountain that day. Such epic views. The Rockies are amazing!!!
Wow, looks like you have a great channel! (Found you on Amos's page FYI). Trails that tall are a bit challenging. My first high altitude hike was in Mexico a few years ago, and it was a really neat experience. I think we are all getting a bit of cabin fever in this pandemic. I know America has started to open up already, but certain parts in Canada (where I live) is still very much closed. We'll get some freedom though in about a month - which will be much needed. Looks like an extra intense hike with that weather coming in! Looking forward to seeing some of your other adventures.
What an amazing video, my friend! Nice mountain hiking! The nature is amazing.. Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia Alice, and welcome to my channel about bushcraft and adventures! Kind regards, Yuriy!
The only mountain i have climbed and conquered is marriage and parenting (i'm a grandpa). Your kilamanjaro video and this video are pumping me up to conquer other mountains. LIFE IS ALL ABOUT STRESS AND CONQUERING YOUR FEARS.
I strongly recommend that you not hike 14ers solo in the winter. The 14er club does hikes most weekends. You have to start 14ers at dawn. I did mount quandry and we started at 6 am or 630 am. I hiked with the 14er club. We had tons of storms and snow and a blizzazrd. you always need snowshoes and micro spikes in the winter. I have done 20 fourtneners and 4 in the winters. So those are my tips. Insane to hike alone in the winter on a 14er. If you get hurt you freeze. If you get lost you freeze. If you get caught in a storm you freeze. if you getr sick you freeze.
Good adventure! Surely you were exhausted after that. Maybe you had pain in shoulders day after? Because that trekking pole seemed so heavy. You dont give up easily. We Finns have a word for that: sisu. Thanks for sharing your video!
@@AliceFordAdventures You are welcome! E.g here is some information to come here (because covid) www.finnair.com/us-en/flight-information/travel-updates/travelling-to-finland-2166282 just ask... if you need more information about something
The weather can vary a lot here too. I, my family, live in southeastern Finland. Here the terrain is fairly flat. The north is higher. You probably know because you’ve been in Northern Norway. My email is jkaaro@hotmail.com
Wow, what incredible views! I could not tell, did you have micro-spikes on? if not, would they have helped? I am not real experienced with winter mountaineering, but I have seen people use them in snowy conditions. It's good that you kept safe and did not try to over-extend to reach the top.
Micro spikes would not have helped I did have a pair in my pack but they are better on packed but slippery or icy trails then in deep snow. The main issue was sinking in when the snow was deep not traction.
When was this? Im going one June 8th 2021 will it be the same im from Ca and first time going to Colorado so condition please do i need chain for the car to get to the trail head?
@@AliceFordAdventures aha ! I knew I was looking at something pricey and well worth it ! Thank you so much! Definitely a nice tracker when traveling alone !
Footprints in the sand, or in this case "snow". "Happy the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked. Nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent." Psalm 1.
After such a wonderful life affirming walk, Alice, you can't help but feel closer to those that you love. With people like yourself and Dan Rather in the US I would be positive about the future.
Alice it's better for us not to carry the burden of the world you know being outdoors away from city or off-grid is the real life happiness it's freedom there's no rules only the rules of nature's and the of God.
Share something that makes you happy, that you are going to do more of starting today?
Kayaking
How are you so adventurous lol I can barely get out of my bed and to the shower without being attacked my some bug lol I love ur vids lol
The voice of Linda Ronstadt will send my spirit soaring!
Slow down and look people in the eye and smile. Thank them for what they do.
I am going to show appreciation (verbally) to the people around me. If I thing it, I'm going to say it. Stay positive!
Your victory was knowing when to call it a day....oh, and snowshoes up, and skis back down....lots more fun that way! Thanks!
Yes I need to do that next time.
@@AliceFordAdventures You're awesome!
@@AliceFordAdventures Meant to mention that I spent a month in geology field camp up Brush Creek right where you hang a left to go up towards Teocalli, we mapped that whole area as to the geologic formations. Great place to spend a month camping in summer. Went to school in Gunnison. Enjoyed that vid of you and Mallory doing that peak.
Hi Alice,
This is Dave who drove the "Going to the Sun Road" 5 times. My 2 brothers and I hiked Mt. Elbert in the Summer time. It was beautiful scenery.
Adventures like this are awesome in that they remind us that while getting milestones is nice, we get outside to be in touch with nature, meet people, make memories...and as you said...find happiness. Your day was an absolute success!! Thanks for sharing!
That is so true. Absolutely. Thank you for watching
Watching you take this hike is one thing that made me happy today. 😊
Thanks Eric
Thanks for the journey and glad you made it safely after 10+ hrs.
When I was a kid my dad would take me camping every summer. Our last camping trip together was at Twin Lakes when I was 17 in August of 1992. We attempted to take our mountain bikes to the summit. We had to walk our bikes on the steeper parts. Thunderstorms forced us to turn around before we reached the summit.
At that time I had no idea it was my last camping trip with my dad. For 29 years I have been hoping to return to make the summit and camp with my dad again. I am running out of time. I hope I make it someday.
Not too steep, but a long hike to the summit. That's why they call Elbert the gentle giant. Thanks for sharing. I'll be doing Elbert in a few weeks.
Yay happy To hear it. Have a great climb
Your hiking video inspired me to go back hiking and be atlethic and stay healthy these days. The scenery is wo derful mountains. Like the music.
Thank you I’m so glad to hear that
Your videos are an oasis of happiness
Thank you Tom
So beautiful 🙂
Awesome journey thanks for sharing. Some good real talk as well definitely got to find that joy daily.
Yes we all do. It so so important. Thanks for watching
I thought you looked familiar. Saw you hiking your first 14er here in Colorado on Long's Peak. These are the days we all have to endure whether we like it or not. I hope we don't loose this country. I have always loved my mountains here in Colorado, but who knows what our future holds, just need to go off grid and enjoy what nature has to offer. Hiked Elbert 07-13 97 and there was still a lot of snow on top then as well. Most of my 14ers have been solo. Smart to know when to call it quits for the day. Glad you got to enjoy your adventure.
So happy I found your channel!!
There is an extraordinary happening occuring. Just 2 days ago I thought of hiking Longs Peak, in Colorado, since it's been 30 plus years and before I can't I really felt the spirit moving me to be there, No sooner had I mentioned to someone Allice Ford shows up on my youtube site showing me her solo cllimb past the key hole and the narrows. It is so breathtaking to make it to the top where Jets fly it seems just a few mile above! While I mentally plan and prepare, I went out to a beautiful hike here in Payson arizona that nature is such a healing companion, no matter what! One gets lifted to the heights that nature is stemmed from!
Love your spirit. That’s beautiful. Keep enjoying it! I’ll be bringing you more from the equator soon
First time visitor to your channel. Thanks for sharing your adventurous hike. It was great to see :-) Greetings from Sweden!
Breathing above takes time..
Its so cool in my summer
From a busy and toxic week days...Hiking and trekking on hills and mountain really release all stressful days. Thank you so much for sharing..👌 Take care and be safe always 💕🙏
Thanks!
Wow! Well done and incredible! I agree that meeting people on trail can be an unexpected highlight.
Thank you so much.
Great persistence and footage Alice! Congrats on conquering the obstacles that were thrown in your path.
Wowwwwww! That was so nice! Excellent fun!
That was awesome, Alice! I wouldn’t even call that a misadventure. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the tracks from snow shoes and thanks to sal
Your experience is very important.
Yes!! I love seeing other hikers so overjoyed to be out exploring our beautiful Earth. Also, hiking is just as much about knowing when to turn around as it is about getting to that summit 😊 -E
You did right turning around. Safety first! My first attempt we had a party of 6. One in the group was struggling and was really slow. When we reached the crest (around 13,700) we saw some clouds rolling in. We all sat and ate our lunch to decide as a group what to do. It was a difficult decision for me because I felt great and we were so close. However, for the safety of the team we decided to descend. I’m glad we did because 15 minutes later lightning bolts were hitting the mountain, hail, sleet and rain. It was terrifying. We were completely exposed and 2 team members were injured. If we had continued on it would have been bad. It took us a really long time to hike back down because of those that were injured. 3 of us drove all the way back 2 weeks later and summited lol. I drove from Missouri and I could t handle driving all that way and not summit so I had to drive back and conquer that beast lol.
I'm actually on the south elbert trail right now, wanted too say thank you for inspiring me to do this
That’s great!! I hope you had a great hike
Great effort!
Sitting here at Denver Airport. We just made our attempt 2 days ago. We made it just at 13500 before turning around after getting hit with 70 mph winds in complete white out. It was stunning. but we will return. Airline messed up the booking so we ended up getting a 500 dollar voucher to fly anywhere! So thats a positive! Cant wait to get back and tackle Elbert again! Amazing video. Bitter sweet watching right now and preparing to leave Colorado. Cant wait to see the summit video!!
Hi Thane, wow what an experience. Safe travels you’ll be back :)
had many winter adventures in my day, and even some "non winter" winter ones such as getting stuck on the Side of Mt St Helens in an April snowstorm! Loved it. Since I'm new here, I get to "binge watch" (as time permits) some of your many adventures! Stay safe out there and thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you so much Jeff. Mt Helen’s is certainly a mountain a want to climb
Gotta take what the mountain gives you.
I envy you in the good way you're a great person enjoying the planet and sharing with us thank you very much Alice
How a person handles adversity speaks volumes about who that person is. Winter weather engulfing you on a mountain top miles from any possible help was the adversity you faced. Nothing wrong with turning around and playing it safe. But you didn't. You trusted yourself and pushed through. Good for you. "Stood alone on a mountain top, starin' out at the Great Divide. I could go east, I could go west. It was all up to me to decide. Just then I saw a young hawk flyin' and my soul began to rise. And pretty soon... My heart was singin'" Roll Me Away ~ Bob Seger
Thank you Jason
Beautiful views up there. Thanks for sharing. Hiking has a lot to do with the folks we randomly meet on the trail. When it comes to winter and snow, lots of it, being Canadian 🇨🇦 I know a thing or two about the climate: Never trust a perfect day in the cold, be prepared, wear layers and stay on track. When the wind picks up, visibility becomes nil and then trouble starts happening.
Really enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for checking it out
Anytime you come off a mountain alive and uninjured, it's a successful climb! I had to pull off of Ellingwood Point last September feet away from ridgeline because a record setting snow storm started to hit.
What makes me happy? Mountains and sleeping in nature. especially, in my hammock! Yesterday I got off work early and headed straight for the woods to camp. Next holiday weekend, heading to Southern Illinois for a memorial day backpacking trip!
That sounds like a wonderful way to spent the afternoon and weekend
@@AliceFordAdventures It just never lasts long enough!
I love how almost anything I try or travel to, Alice has been there. I'll be in Colorado this weekend and found a sweet airbnb in Leadville. I've got a few things to possibly do, depending on weather. We'll see about Elbert...
Elbert will be tough already. Snow on all the 14ers and there is a front coming in. Check the weather first and be prepared for the cold.
@@AliceFordAdventures Will do! I don't know much about Colorado weather except that it is extremely varied and fast. I'll take what the weather gives me. Great video, as always!
Wow, Alice, I did not realize you were solo, yikes. I guess I'm not really one to talk but that was a risky move for a winter climb. . .glad you had your in-reach.
Indeed. If I’d gone a few days before or a few days later I’m sure I would have fared better.
Fantastic effort Alice in a trying environment. It amazes me how venerable and stressful it can get out there. Probably be a piece of cake without the snow and all the extra clothing. Another day perhaps.
Another day indeed.
Love your videos! We’re in RMNP this week just to hike and enjoy the area. I’m sure we’ll manage. Cheers!
Have a great time
Thank you for creating this video and sharing your message! So important to show that it's okay to turn around and that safety trumps a summit! Also loved the serendipity of your meeting the snowshoer. Sending you love and happy trails from a fellow female hiker. Keep on trekking.
Thank you Daria. Safety is always first for me. Thank you for watching
Enjoyed your video. Planning to go to Colorado next year July and attempt Mt Huron, Grays and Torreys, and Elbert. Did Pikes Peak via Craggs this year. Loved it!
Awesome that’s a great list
I've reached this summit back in 99 and I'm very moved to hear you talking about the ones who are connected to these mountains for a very long time! It seems to me that you can sense the spirits up there, because you have a very open heart, Alice. And maybe the wooden sticks instead of aluminum-plastic ones helped too ... Let the mountain lion guide you!
Thank you. I like to think that I am connected to the spirits and the animals as well. One wooden stick sacrificed itself to help me out of the snow. The other I kept and will bring with me on another climb, perhaps when I try for Elbert again. :)
@@AliceFordAdventures Yes, you definitely are! And therefor I love to listen to your adventures! Wonderful idea, bring back the stick and maybe you'll see!
Wow, Alice! I was glued to this video. It was so beautiful! Smart thing to call the summit where you did and so cool you found a partner on your solo journey. Hey, we need others at certain times in our lives, and he showed up at the right time. And sounds like the right time for him, too. Loved the video so much. Great job, Alice!
Thank you so much Lady In the Wild. I am so happy to hear the video resonated with you and appreciate you watching. It was a blessing for us both
Wow! Nobody can say that you're not adventurous. That's a pretty extreme elevation you were shooting for, in the snow, without snowshoes. Thanks for sharing the great vistas and dialog to go along with the trek. You're making me even more excited for my hikes a little later this year in Colorado.
You will have a great time!
Good job 👍 reminds me of the day after tomorrow movie In that snow ❄️.
wow you do get around. loved the hike!!! very smart Not to do that last mile anyway you had a adventure. !! and I need to do some hiking soon!
Good idea to turn around. Try again in summer, maybe.
Absolutely
I can’t imagine trying Elbert in the winter. I hiked it at the end of the summer several years ago and to this day it was the hardest hike I have been on. First and only 14er I have summited so far and that long dredge above the tree line was HARD! Kudos for making it as far as you did.
Thanks Jason. And congrats on making it to the top yourself
Thanks for sharing. This video is full of great lessons every hiker can learn from. We all make silly mistakes its important for all of us to remember things can turn bad fast . You did fantastic without poles or snowshoes well done for making it as far as you did
Thanks Jack. Yes lots of lessons indeed
Great video, gutsy hike up there. Glad you ran into someone as you said many times it could get dangerous real fast. Keep up the great work!!!!and be safe!!
Thank you Patrick. Yes it was certainly a blessing
Started before sunrise for Long's peak. It was a long way in.
It sure is.
Alice that was a good try i give you a lot of promps for trying, you did good I enjoy watching your Videos God bless you
I like your OG trekking pole.
OH. . .WOW!!! That place is calling my name, i'd love to have a GOOD crack at that DEFO!!!
Hiking in nature makes me happy. We're going to Harpers Ferry, WV next week to hike some of the Appalachian Trail. And in July, we're going to Colorado to climb--you guessed it--Mt. Elbert. I had planned this trip some time ago and was very happy to see that you made a video about it. Traveling to other countries also makes me happy and I've missed it terribly with the virus. My wife is from Romania and we really need to get back there. I really enjoy your videos. What's next? Thanks for sharing.
Awesome both of those will be great trips. Next up is hopefully Pico de Orizabo in Mexico
The snow storm part of the video made it look like you were climbing Everest. Looked so intense and scary.
I would like to attempt the hike in the summer time :).
Stay safe!
Yes it felt like it in those snow storms. Thanks for watching. I was definitely worried in those minutes of white out, I’m glad they passed quickly
Leave Leadville, hike East towards Misquote Pass. Beautiful country, but not the place to spend the night
Cold temps, you are at altitude already, plus night winds which can get plenty high. Be sure too tale at least one friend, if not more!
I enjoyed watching your video. Kudos making it back ok but you may want to consider avalanche gear when doing 14ers during winter conditions. There was an avalanche on Torreys Peak just last week, six hikers were in the slide.
I hiked Elbert 11 years ago during summer, it was fun hike, not too bad I had kayaked Twin Lakes last summer. There are many campgrounds in the area.
That's beautiful. I live in a remote part of Canada so Covid hasn't affected my area all that much. One thing that made me a little depressed is I love to travel. Canada still has its borders closed, even the provincial borders. I can't travel more than 4 hours in any direction. Feel like a caged animal but I've found things to do closer to home. I am lucky to live in such a wild place.
Canada is certainly beautiful. I spent 7 months in Atlanta GA feeling the same one, but luckily the Appalachian mountains were near by for lots of hiking. Its nice to explore your home area too.
I retired in November and moved to Colorado. My goal is to summit Longs Peak this summer and I watched many postings of people's experiences on it. Your video is the best one. Thank you for sharing it and I hope I don't lose my phone after the Keyhole. lol
Thank you so much Dave, I can't wait for you to climb it.
Wow, that really was an adventure! You gave it your best, and made the right decision!
I hiked Elbert in summer of 2008. Ended up going solo because my hiking partner couldn't make it. But there were quite a few other people on the mountain that day. Such epic views. The Rockies are amazing!!!
Thanks so much. I sure did. I’ll be back to do it in summer I hope.
I am hoping to maybe move out to Colorado with my job and enjoy the scenery out there.
Amazing!
Wow, looks like you have a great channel! (Found you on Amos's page FYI). Trails that tall are a bit challenging. My first high altitude hike was in Mexico a few years ago, and it was a really neat experience. I think we are all getting a bit of cabin fever in this pandemic. I know America has started to open up already, but certain parts in Canada (where I live) is still very much closed. We'll get some freedom though in about a month - which will be much needed. Looks like an extra intense hike with that weather coming in! Looking forward to seeing some of your other adventures.
I’m hiking a mountain in Mexico in a few days. Thanks so much fir checking out the channel
@@AliceFordAdventures Oh that's sweet! Where about are you going? I went to the west of Mexico City here - ruclips.net/video/uq33SCfHGiY/видео.html
going to hike LA Luz trail in New Mexico in a few weeks. then im going to hike Mt Elbert in August
YAY thats awesome
Killer view 😍 👌 ✨️
What an amazing video, my friend! Nice mountain hiking! The nature is amazing.. Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia Alice, and welcome to my channel about bushcraft and adventures! Kind regards, Yuriy!
Thanks so much I’ll check it out. Would love to visit your country one day
The only mountain i have climbed and conquered is marriage and parenting (i'm a grandpa). Your kilamanjaro video and this video are pumping me up to conquer other mountains.
LIFE IS ALL ABOUT STRESS AND CONQUERING YOUR FEARS.
Thank you I’m glad you are finding some inspiration. Take the grandkids ;)
I strongly recommend that you not hike 14ers solo in the winter. The 14er club does hikes most weekends. You have to start 14ers at dawn. I did mount quandry and we started at 6 am or 630 am. I hiked with the 14er club. We had tons of storms and snow and a blizzazrd. you always need snowshoes and micro spikes in the winter. I have done 20 fourtneners and 4 in the winters. So those are my tips. Insane to hike alone in the winter on a 14er. If you get hurt you freeze. If you get lost you freeze. If you get caught in a storm you freeze. if you getr sick you freeze.
Wow! ❤️from🇵🇭..
Did you sled down going back?
Good adventure! Surely you were exhausted after that. Maybe you had pain in shoulders day after? Because that trekking pole seemed so heavy. You dont give up easily. We Finns have a word for that: sisu. Thanks for sharing your video!
I was pretty tired. Stick wasn't too bad, but a trekking pole surely would have been lighter. I plan to come hike in Finland soon.
@@AliceFordAdventures You are welcome!
E.g here is some information to come here (because covid) www.finnair.com/us-en/flight-information/travel-updates/travelling-to-finland-2166282
just ask... if you need more information about something
The weather can vary a lot here too.
I, my family, live in southeastern Finland. Here the terrain is fairly flat. The north is higher. You probably know because you’ve been in Northern Norway.
My email is
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Wow, what incredible views! I could not tell, did you have micro-spikes on? if not, would they have helped? I am not real experienced with winter mountaineering, but I have seen people use them in snowy conditions. It's good that you kept safe and did not try to over-extend to reach the top.
Micro spikes would not have helped I did have a pair in my pack but they are better on packed but slippery or icy trails then in deep snow. The main issue was sinking in when the snow was deep not traction.
That was big time. How far would it have been from your car to the actual summit ? Glad you found a hiking companion.
It was around 1 more mile to the summit from where I stopped so I guess around 14 miles
@@AliceFordAdventures Sounds like an epic hike under any condition. wise choice to turn around. cheers
When was this? Im going one June 8th 2021 will it be the same im from Ca and first time going to Colorado so condition please do i need chain for the car to get to the trail head?
April should be great June 8th. No chains needed.
I would had loved to hike with you I made summit twice
What's the name of that orange device on your shoulder
Garmin In reach Mini
@@AliceFordAdventures aha ! I knew I was looking at something pricey and well worth it !
Thank you so much!
Definitely a nice tracker when traveling alone !
@@arturocubos4077 it sure is!
@@AliceFordAdventures keep up the good work your videos are AMAZING
I would have expected more snow, and for sure would have packed in the snow shoes, would really be smarter to not attempt this alone.
Footprints in the sand, or in this case "snow". "Happy the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked. Nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent." Psalm 1.
How many hours did it take for you to walk 12 miles?
On a normal day it would take me around 7 this day it took 11 hours
@@AliceFordAdventures You’re a legend. That is such a long walk
@@ELuislopez It was really long! Wait until you see my video on Rattlesnake Arches - it was 15.3 miles
Some people CAN..... Some people CAN'T...
Stop coming here and not inviting me to trek!
Cook a better breakfast / lunch for my family. Wifey says I over- salt the eggs always...and yet she let's me do all the cooking. Hmmmmm.....
lol, well maybe wait for the salt. I love experimenting with new recipes.
You are good channel. I am also a RUclipsr
I'm in love with you
After such a wonderful life affirming walk, Alice, you can't help but feel closer to those that you love. With people like yourself and Dan Rather in the US I would be positive about the future.
Thank you
Dan rat ER...
If Elbert didn’t work the treaty someone else would have. The Ute would have sold it either way. Strange guilt and selective romanticism
Alice it's better for us not to carry the burden of the world you know being outdoors away from city or off-grid is the real life happiness it's freedom there's no rules only the rules of nature's and the of God.
Some people CAN..... Some people CAN'T...