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My wife and I hiked Elbert back in 2002 at the age of 51 and 50. Living in southern Illinois at about 500 feet elevation and only spending 3 days acclimating, it was brutal on the lungs. We started about 5:30 am with clear, cold skies. It took longer than we'd hoped mostly because I was having such a hard time breathing and I thought I would be fine since I'd never had elevation problems before. It clouded up mid morning and we climbed in snow flakes and snow pellets. Got to the top, took several pics, signed the log book and started down with lightning and thunder not far off. We drove to Ouray that afternoon and celebrated with a nice dinner at Bon Ton. Two months later I had a minor heart attack and had my 1st stent put in my heart. 16 years later, I had the opportunity to climb Angels Landing in Zion. Mission accomplished and I think I enjoyed that even more than Elbert. Then, 10 weeks later, I had a massive heart attack. Luckily 3 more stents took care of that for a total of 8 and I'm afraid my hikes like tho se are a thing of the past. I sure enjoy watching your hikes and travels to the San Juans though and really wish I would've known about the 3 Lakes Trail near Mt. Sneffles. That looks like one of the most beautiful places in the most beautiful part of Colorado. Next time in Ouray area, take a day and rent a jeep and do the trail from Ouray to Telluride thru Imogene Pass. You will LOVE it!!
Wow way to go! That is such a tough hike! We're glad to here you're doing ok even though tough trekking may be in the past. 3 Lakes Trail was a gem of a find! We did rent a Jeep to go through the mountains, but it was a bit too early in the season to do the Imogene Pass, but we did a few other fun ones! Can't wait to do it again sometime! Thanks, Tom!
We were just there in early June. We found a great free camp spot too- right by twin lakes and up against the Colorado trail. My son (21 yrs) and daughter (16 yrs!) hiked Mt Elbert on the path closest to Twin Lakes (south?). They/ we didn't do the research you did and their hike was around 20 miles. They took a beautiful picture at the summit of the rain falling on us down below while they had none thankfully. This video made me smile- thanks! You really do a great job of showing the best places to see. We have much more to see!
We almost did that route since it was right by where we camped! But didn't want to walk the road to the trailhead, which is what makes it SO long. We are so glad they made it to the top!
"This is the one I thought was the summit, BOOOOYYYYY was I wrong" I don't think I have ever felt words through a video like I felt those. Congrats on the accomplishment!
Did this one August 2022, also my first 14er. Elbert is nicknamed “the gentle giant”, but it was still really tough. The first false summit is really demoralizing, even when you are aware that it is not the true summit. Once you get past it, the rest is still challenging, but not as bad. Just got to go low and slow as they say. Congratulations on bagging this one!
I was raised in Leadville and hiked Mt. Elbert many times. You just got to be acclimated to the elevation or it will be tough going. Glad you both enjoyed the trip.
All I kept thinking during this video is “Kathryn is such a badass. The day before she finishes her full time corporate job and the next day she climbed a 14-er.” You go girl!
Wow, that is spectacular up on top of Elbert. You guys should be proud, as that is quite an accomplishment. The advantages of youth. PS Kona kicked butt.
congrats on making it! My brother-n-law did that a few years ago and I think he had like 60mph winds or something at the top...said it was crazy. I love how to Kona it's just another day in the woods. And that pizza looked delicious. Cheers!
The wind is nuts! Ours thankfully wasn't that bad, but it was bad enough to make us leave very quickly lol! Kona was not phased whatsoever...she did seem tired that afternoon, but not in the moment. Unfair!
GREAT JOB you two! You can now officially call yourselves mountain climbers! That is a challenging climb, but the views are indescribable... its just 360 degrees of mountains mountains and more mountains!!! The false summits are such a bummer! But it made your success all the more sweet!
@@AdventuresofAplusK We did the southern trail off the CT. It's a bit longer, but reportedly more gentle grade overall than the others. At the end of the day it doesn't' matter because 1) its still a 14er and 2) all paths lead to the top! It is amazing how windy it can be at the top!
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Thank you so much for the kindness and support Lawrence! We’re glad to have you join us on our adventures! And the next video we post will be a great example of things not going 100% to plan, but still having fun!
That was amazing! You guys are amazing! The dog is amazing! LOL. Thanks for sharing the views - so beautiful!; that’s why I enjoy the jeep trails that take me high up there without the hike! You earned those delicious pizzas!
so glad you guys stuck with it. the views from the top were amazing! Its always worth it once you finish. Dogs are incredible creatures. Kona didn't even look tired.
Congrats. Have only done 2 14ers with a work group so just 2 of you to encourage each other was great. We love your videos, just started seeing them a few weeks ago. Glad you are enjoying everything there is to life. Hope the new work arrangement is going well and that more overseas travel is in your future. There are so many cool places, friendly people, and AWESOME food out there to experience.
So happy you guys submitted! I climbed Elbert on June 11 & it was my first 14er as well. Afterwards, I told people that it was more of a mental challenge than a physical one with that altitude & the long hike (being properly acclimated of course). Way to go and I enjoy your’ channel!!!
Congratulations y’all! What an incredible accomplishment. Hiking to the highest peak in Colorado is something you’ll always remember. I got blisters on my feet just watching! You guys rock!!
Woot! Woot!! Congratulations! You guys deserve a hearty pat on the back for that one! I don't think I would have slept much the night before. I would have been nervous and excited and there would be no sleep! Pizza's looked yummy! Can't wait for the next installment at the Park. Keep up the good work!
Congrats on the summit! In all of the videos I have watched so far, I don’t think I have ever seen you two so defeated. False summits can be demoralizing but combined with the effects of elevation that’s kicking your butt, it’s a double whammy. What a great accomplishment and demonstration of perseverance. Even though it was offscreen, I feel like I can really trust you guys now that I know you curse. I am sure I would have let loose a string of expletives on my way up too. Also , great use of the GIF in the bloopers. One my favorites ever.
This hike was hands down the hardest one we have ever done! Mostly due to that altitude! It’s like someone is sitting on your lungs 😖 And I wish I could say we didn’t curse, but we definitely do 😂
Hiked this trail July 6 2022. loved every minute but was also fooled by that first false summit. after that it seemed to ease up on the last push to the top. Thanks for your videos.
So proud of you guys for not giving up! You are my favorite channel. My husband likes to overland and I like to hike so we have been traveling every chance we get. So far Banff, Utah and the North Shore of Minnesota has been our favorites headed to Ouray, CO in early September. Black Bear Pass, Alpine Loop, and Million Dollar highway. We were at the North Shore just 2 weeks before you. Sorry we missed you. Thanks for all the great tips! We go back and watch your video on that area before we leave to make sure we don't miss anything.
That was a tough hike! Those are some amazing spots you've been to! Y'all are going to love Ouray and the San Juan Mountains. We can't wait to get back there one day! We're glad we could be helpful! Thanks and thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our website as well. We have guides and itineraries to most of the places we've been to and we can be more thorough and detailed in our written content
We love watching your channel. We've been to most of the locations in Colorado (since we live here), but you guys always give us more ideas for our own channel. Thanks.
Yall. I watched this video so many times before we went to Leadville. We hike Mt Elbert in Sept of this year and also ate at High Mountain Pies. A great combo!
Seriously impressed by this feat! Watching this makes me believe that I, too, may be able to summit a 14er some day. As always, appreciate the planning you put into your adventures and then sharing that planning with us. Weather can be the enemy of spontaneity in the mountains.
Wow…that looked painful but you guys should be so proud of yourselves! I know I am! Watched it on the TV again which makes it so much more real…almost like we were also hiking…but without getting out of breath!! 😛 What a beautiful and Cooold looking hike! Kona is such a little hiker…Maui could NEVER hike like that! Your pizza feast at the end looked so delicious and so deserved❣️
Congrats and welcome to the 14er club. That pizza looked like an awesome treat after putting in all of that hard work. The air gets pretty thin around 12,000 ft in my experience. You should be proud of yourselves!
@@AdventuresofAplusK hopefully no issues with altitude sickness? I usually don't have time to acclimate so I have to go extra slow and be mindful to drink plenty of water when I go that high up.
I had some slight chest pains when we got to Leadville and the air was pretty smoky at first and I think that + the elevation gave me a bit of a cough I am still dealing with (not COVID, I got tested to be sure 😜), but other than that we felt fine. I felt MUCH worse hiking Wheeler Peak. We went from Austin to that hike within just a few days.
@@AdventuresofAplusK excited to see the video from Rocky Mountain National Park. I'm very familiar with that park so I'm curious as to what you decided to do. I'm attempting to hike the entire park. I'm getting pretty close to finishing the East side of it. Safe travels 🤙
I really enjoyed watching this since I went to Leadville last year with a really close friend not know that would be my last trip with him. RIP Mike Randel…….
As of 9/9/21, road still blocked. It adds .8 of a mile each way to get to trailhead. Overall the North trail is amazing, pretty serious incline though. It gets pretty steep toward the summit, awesome to see trail maintenance crew up there moving huge rocks to cut in new trail!! Great video guys!
I just saw your video and congratulations! And thanks for showing many viewers like me on something I know I would love to do. I wish I had friends like the both of you who love doing a little mountaineering so that I can go with you guys. I love the gorgeous views from on high. I saw a list of all the highest points of every state including Washington D.C.. There's also a club that you can join for completing each and every high point, too. I may not be able to do Denali (20,310 ft) or Mount Ranier in Washington (14,411 ft) because of the super cold temps but I'm sure I can do the rest. Thank you for sharing your video. I really enjoyed watching it. You guys take care.
We'd like to do many of the high points also. I don't know about Denali or Mt. Rainier either or Whitney, but some of the others are doable! Thanks and thanks for watching, Fernando!
Wow, absolutely beautiful. Perfect summit, yay 🙌 👏 😀. I just did Mt. Langley and Whitney 1 week ago. Over 40 miles in two days. So, look out mt. Elbert. Great video, I will use the same trail. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Ryan! Good BBQ has been nonexistent where we are (our BBQ standards are VERY high), but we have a couple spots this summer and fall we can’t wait to check out!
I follow your lead A&K. My first 14er was Mt Elbert 3 days ago, was awesome, as well as a pizza all to myself at High Mountain Pies! I’m from Kansas, so felt the mental battle.
Great work! I climbed last summer and thought each “peak” was the summit! Talk about heart breaking, until you get to the next, then the next one…. Then the summit is worth it! Big congrats!
Hello Adventurers😊😊, haha just when you thought you made it to the top...more mountain to climb! WOW...that mountain is HUGE and awesome view in every direction! Those Rocky Mountain Pies looked SOOOO GOOD! So, Rocky Mountain National Park is next? Great choice, Rocky Mountain is one of my favorites parks. I really like the trail that starts from the Alpine Visitors Center and you climb up steps, WAY up there to the very top, and the view is ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR! I have been to this park several times and I know your going to love Rocky Mountain National Park. I can't wait see this Rocky Mountain National Park footage. Great video👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍! Ohhh, are you going to head east to New England?
We love RMNP! We have been before, so it was fun to go back and see new things this time! And we hope to make it to New England soon-ish! A lot to see before we get there!
Beautiful!!! I've definitely made the mistake of thinking that the spot I was heading too was closer (or even in view XD) only to get there and me like "Argh!" Congratulations on making the summit! I was loving all the mountain wildflowers too.
WOW! I am so impressed!!! What a struggle for sure...and the animal that ran across in the dark-that may have been my undoing! LOL...so excited for RMNP...my favorite!!!
My animal encounter on a trail anxiety has been high because of an upcoming backpacking trip, so that did NOT help lol! It likely was a deer, but it also seemed smaller, so maybe a coyote or fox? Who even knows!
I feel ya! We are entering grizzly and black bear country soon for 3 days and I am very nervous, despite people saying they never see them on the hike we are doing.
I’m so glad we found your channel! You guys are living our dream and my husband and I look forward to watching your videos together so we can live vicariously through you! Love your content
Now, it's my time to do this~! I was debating between the other two THs but since I can't get enough sleep, I will do the shortest one like you guys did. Hopefully, it will work out. Time to catch the flight to Denver
Great video. The altitude sickness got to me on Pikes Peak & that was after driving up there in a car. I couldn’t imagine hiking to 14,400 feet like you guys did. Keep up the great work.
Back in the early 1970's when I went to college at Colorado Mountain College myself and a group of other students climbed Mt. Elbert. We hiked one day to the Hallenbeck cabin and spent the evening there. We arose at 1 am and began the climb. It was a cloudy morning and we had to climb through a white out. We were led and the pace was set by a student from Outward Bound. He carried a full pack and wore shorts. When we arrived at the summit the sun was just beginning to rise so the clouds below us turned a beautiful red orange with just the tops of the tallest mountains peaking through. It was -55 degrees. I didn't have gloves and my hands would become numb when I tried to sign the register so it was signed for me by a friend. The pace setter got in his sleeping bag and used his stove to make everyone tea while we waited for the sun to be fully up. I quickly left after that. We used a large snow field to slide down much of the way without having to hike.
My wife's aunt and uncle own High Mountain Pies and whenever we make the trek out to Leadville we end up eating a LOT of pizza (and ribs, and their sandwiches... everything there is delicious!) Honestly, it's the best pizza we've ever had and it tastes even better after a 14er! They crank out a lot of food from that little kitchen - I think Vicki said she clocked over 10 miles of walking in a single shift. Looking forward to seeing your RMNP videos!
Love to see videos promoting being smart and doing your research before tackling the mountain. Awesome job, I'm planning to make Elbert my 10th 14er and this is one of the best videos yet to prep for it. And you even included the best part, exploring Leadville after your hike. If you guys did a series on all the 14ers I'd watch them all.
Yes we did lots of research before to find the best route for us. Not sure how many 14ers we’ll do. We hear 13ers are way less crowded. Won’t be doing anything in Colorado anytime soon though unfortunately!
Awesome job guys! I did my first 14er on June 21 (Grays Peak) and it was such an amazing and challenging experience, but as you know it was totally worth the struggle!
Wow Amazing hike! We love watching your hike videos because at our age we will not be doing them. So thanks sharing all the pretty amazing views from the top! Safe travels from Laurie and Rick Moore
Congratulations on your first 14er. I did my first at 14 years old, Grays and Toerreys with zero acclimation and I remember how awful and how rewarding it was. Hope you get to see at least another because they're all pretty unique
We LOVE how much your daughters love the national parks! I didn't even know what a national park was when I was their age! That is a great answer! I think ours would be most excited to see Maine (Alaska is probably #1, but Maine is happening sooner) and to see again, I think Idaho or Montana!
I came from living at sea level my whole life and went and climbed mt quandry. I'm an athletic person with miles and miles of hiking under my belt and still that 14er kicked my ass. I know it was a struggle but you guys made it up there congrats!
Used to live in Fairplay (foul play) and it seems like everyday you could set your clock (tells you how long ago that was) by the afternoon storms. Yee- Haa!!! Ain't nothing that will get you down off a mountain than lightening striking a tree near you. Still fasting and you got me at the end again. Great Video! Surprised you didn't leave a snow angel up there. But than you got your own. Have a safe trip.
Oh we bet! We love to hike early, so the starting early in CO was made for us. Although we aren't used to being the 10th person on the trail that early. Some folks started at 1:30 AM!
I haven't done Wheeler Peak yet (this summer I will), but all those other high points are beautiful. Good job! And, yes, pizza is a great way to celebrate a climb!
Another beautiful video! Thanks for sharing it. I lived the experience through you. Congratulations on your achievement! BTW, those pizzas looked really good😋
"EZ 14"....sounds relative :-) You guys are getting your money's worth in Colorado...such as awesome trip !!! Your little dog is such a trooper. I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback that I regularly take hiking and running (while I mountain bike), but we are in flat-Florida, and that EZ 14 would be a huge challenge I'm sure.
Hahaha pretty sure I had air quotes that no one could see when I said easier lol. It was NOT easy and if that's one of the easier ones, we will probably never do a 14er again lol
Its ok they arent curse words, they are "sentence enhancers" . You all did GREAT !! and a HUGE THANK YOU for this (and ALL of your videos) !!!!! Absolutely GREAT stuff !!!
You guys crusted it, nice job and great video!! Give the puppy a belly rub for hanging In there!! Stay safe and healthy, can’t wait see what it next!!!
Hi I know this is an old video. But just watched it today. 8.8.23 I was there last October, but literally got snow out, I was 3 days late. So heading in September. Thanks for your video. And I ate at that pizza place. It was awesome ❤
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My wife and I hiked Elbert back in 2002 at the age of 51 and 50. Living in southern Illinois at about 500 feet elevation and only spending 3 days acclimating, it was brutal on the lungs. We started about 5:30 am with clear, cold skies. It took longer than we'd hoped mostly because I was having such a hard time breathing and I thought I would be fine since I'd never had elevation problems before. It clouded up mid morning and we climbed in snow flakes and snow pellets. Got to the top, took several pics, signed the log book and started down with lightning and thunder not far off. We drove to Ouray that afternoon and celebrated with a nice dinner at Bon Ton. Two months later I had a minor heart attack and had my 1st stent put in my heart. 16 years later, I had the opportunity to climb Angels Landing in Zion. Mission accomplished and I think I enjoyed that even more than Elbert. Then, 10 weeks later, I had a massive heart attack. Luckily 3 more stents took care of that for a total of 8 and I'm afraid my hikes like tho
se are a thing of the past. I sure enjoy watching your hikes and travels to the San Juans though and really wish I would've known about the 3 Lakes Trail near Mt. Sneffles. That looks like one of the most beautiful places in the most beautiful part of Colorado. Next time in Ouray area, take a day and rent a jeep and do the trail from Ouray to Telluride thru Imogene Pass. You will LOVE it!!
Wow way to go! That is such a tough hike! We're glad to here you're doing ok even though tough trekking may be in the past.
3 Lakes Trail was a gem of a find! We did rent a Jeep to go through the mountains, but it was a bit too early in the season to do the Imogene Pass, but we did a few other fun ones! Can't wait to do it again sometime!
Thanks, Tom!
We were just there in early June. We found a great free camp spot too- right by twin lakes and up against the Colorado trail. My son (21 yrs) and daughter (16 yrs!) hiked Mt Elbert on the path closest to Twin Lakes (south?). They/ we didn't do the research you did and their hike was around 20 miles. They took a beautiful picture at the summit of the rain falling on us down below while they had none thankfully. This video made me smile- thanks! You really do a great job of showing the best places to see. We have much more to see!
We almost did that route since it was right by where we camped! But didn't want to walk the road to the trailhead, which is what makes it SO long. We are so glad they made it to the top!
"This is the one I thought was the summit, BOOOOYYYYY was I wrong" I don't think I have ever felt words through a video like I felt those. Congrats on the accomplishment!
Hahahaha we thought that HAD to be it!!
Did this one August 2022, also my first 14er. Elbert is nicknamed “the gentle giant”, but it was still really tough. The first false summit is really demoralizing, even when you are aware that it is not the true summit. Once you get past it, the rest is still challenging, but not as bad. Just got to go low and slow as they say. Congratulations on bagging this one!
Yes it was a doozy! Congrats on your first 14er!
Thank you for taking your dog along on the hike and not leaving her in your van.
We’re thankful she can handle such a long hike with all that elevation! The van is her home and she’s very comfortable in there when we do leave her
I was raised in Leadville and hiked Mt. Elbert many times. You just got to be acclimated to the elevation or it will be tough going. Glad you both enjoyed the trip.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Even though I have lived here for thirty five years I have never done this. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!!
All I kept thinking during this video is “Kathryn is such a badass. The day before she finishes her full time corporate job and the next day she climbed a 14-er.” You go girl!
Hahahaha no better way to celebrate than torturing myself by climbing a mountain, right?! Thanks y'all! ❤️❤️
@@AdventuresofAplusK no better way to celebrate than proving to yourself that you can do hard things. You conquer mountains!! 🏔
Yes! Literal and figurative ones! 💪🏼🙌🏼
That was definitely mountain climbing, not a hike. Lol. Brutal on the lungs. Well done.
So pretty!!! You know it’s real when you need captions because of the wind!
Edit: the curse word part had me rolling!
Hahahah the audio was SO bad, but hey, at least it got to capture how gnarly it was! So many cuss words 😂😂
@@AdventuresofAplusK It made it better haha! More character!
Wow, that is spectacular up on top of Elbert. You guys should be proud, as that is quite an accomplishment. The advantages of youth. PS Kona kicked butt.
Kona did AWESOME! Didn't even phase her lol!
congrats on making it! My brother-n-law did that a few years ago and I think he had like 60mph winds or something at the top...said it was crazy. I love how to Kona it's just another day in the woods. And that pizza looked delicious. Cheers!
The wind is nuts! Ours thankfully wasn't that bad, but it was bad enough to make us leave very quickly lol! Kona was not phased whatsoever...she did seem tired that afternoon, but not in the moment. Unfair!
GREAT JOB you two! You can now officially call yourselves mountain climbers! That is a challenging climb, but the views are indescribable... its just 360 degrees of mountains mountains and more mountains!!! The false summits are such a bummer! But it made your success all the more sweet!
THANK YOU for telling us about this hike forever ago! So glad we got to do it and actually made it to the top! What route did you do?
@@AdventuresofAplusK We did the southern trail off the CT. It's a bit longer, but reportedly more gentle grade overall than the others. At the end of the day it doesn't' matter because 1) its still a 14er and 2) all paths lead to the top! It is amazing how windy it can be at the top!
We almost did that one since we camped right there! But the long walk to the trailhead scared us off haha.
I’m so excited that you guys are headed to RMNP! I was hoping you guys would go at some point on this trip, can’t wait for those videos! Have fun!
It was a great finale to the trip!
I just discovered 'The Adventures of A&K' less than two weeks ago and I'm hooked. Easily one of the best travel vlogs out there. I love every aspect, from the high quality video, to the narration, to the music. Your great personalities come across as so authentic and natural. I thoroughly enjoy the videos of places that I've already visited as well as the ones of places I hope to go. I like seeing your successes as well as your fails. Sometimes things just don't work out and that's authentic and true. Keep up the great work. I can't wait for your next post.
Thank you so much for the kindness and support Lawrence! We’re glad to have you join us on our adventures! And the next video we post will be a great example of things not going 100% to plan, but still having fun!
Colorado videos are what's up... I live in the desert so enjoy seeing the green
So glad you’ve enjoyed them! We love the mountains so much!
You two are great. Adventurs is the right word. Love how you challenge yourselves.
We really love to challenge ourselves, it is a ton of fun, even if it sucks in the moment.
@@AdventuresofAplusK Absolutely. Every hike, (especially backpacking), has potential of a nasty moment. Always worth it
That was amazing! You guys are amazing! The dog is amazing! LOL. Thanks for sharing the views - so beautiful!; that’s why I enjoy the jeep trails that take me high up there without the hike! You earned those delicious pizzas!
Kona was really the amazing one here! She crushed it!
so glad you guys stuck with it. the views from the top were amazing!
Its always worth it once you finish.
Dogs are incredible creatures. Kona didn't even look tired.
She wasn’t tired at all! It was mind blowing haha
Congrats. Have only done 2 14ers with a work group so just 2 of you to encourage each other was great. We love your videos, just started seeing them a few weeks ago. Glad you are enjoying everything there is to life. Hope the new work arrangement is going well and that more overseas travel is in your future. There are so many cool places, friendly people, and AWESOME food out there to experience.
International travel is high up on the list once things are more normal and we can explore more easily!
Way to go guys!!!! I was also anxiously awaiting to see what you ate after :)
Hahaha had to stuff our faces after that hike!
So happy you guys submitted! I climbed Elbert on June 11 & it was my first 14er as well. Afterwards, I told people that it was more of a mental challenge than a physical one with that altitude & the long hike (being properly acclimated of course). Way to go and I enjoy your’ channel!!!
It is TOUGH! Congrats on summiting as well!!
Wow! Your determination is amazing!!! Congratulations!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations y’all! What an incredible accomplishment. Hiking to the highest peak in Colorado is something you’ll always remember. I got blisters on my feet just watching! You guys rock!!
Thanks David! It was a tough hike, but very rewarding!
Woot! Woot!! Congratulations! You guys deserve a hearty pat on the back for that one! I don't think I would have slept much the night before. I would have been nervous and excited and there would be no sleep! Pizza's looked yummy! Can't wait for the next installment at the Park. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Loey! And I was pretty anxious the night before. And then the animal encounter first thing didn’t help lol
Congrats on the summit! In all of the videos I have watched so far, I don’t think I have ever seen you two so defeated. False summits can be demoralizing but combined with the effects of elevation that’s kicking your butt, it’s a double whammy. What a great accomplishment and demonstration of perseverance.
Even though it was offscreen, I feel like I can really trust you guys now that I know you curse. I am sure I would have let loose a string of expletives on my way up too.
Also , great use of the GIF in the bloopers. One my favorites ever.
This hike was hands down the hardest one we have ever done! Mostly due to that altitude! It’s like someone is sitting on your lungs 😖 And I wish I could say we didn’t curse, but we definitely do 😂
Hiked this trail July 6 2022. loved every minute but was also fooled by that first false summit. after that it seemed to ease up on the last push to the top. Thanks for your videos.
We thought it was super tough! That false summit was a mother! Thanks for watching!
What was the temperature up there? Considering doing it tomorrow morning.
@@tozen25 It was sleeting at the top. I think it will be comfortable for you tomorrow.
I've only been above 14 once. I could barely walk 50 yards without gasping for air. My hats off to your sheer badassery
It was tough!!
What an amazing and thrilling accomplishment!! Whoo-Whoo!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much!
So proud of you guys for not giving up! You are my favorite channel. My husband likes to overland and I like to hike so we have been traveling every chance we get. So far Banff, Utah and the North Shore of Minnesota has been our favorites headed to Ouray, CO in early September. Black Bear Pass, Alpine Loop, and Million Dollar highway. We were at the North Shore just 2 weeks before you. Sorry we missed you. Thanks for all the great tips! We go back and watch your video on that area before we leave to make sure we don't miss anything.
That was a tough hike! Those are some amazing spots you've been to! Y'all are going to love Ouray and the San Juan Mountains. We can't wait to get back there one day! We're glad we could be helpful! Thanks and thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our website as well. We have guides and itineraries to most of the places we've been to and we can be more thorough and detailed in our written content
We love watching your channel. We've been to most of the locations in Colorado (since we live here), but you guys always give us more ideas for our own channel. Thanks.
Thank you so much for watching!
I climbed Elbert on June 13 this year on my first ever visit to Colorado. Also my first 14er. That hike made me quite a man to say the least.
Yall. I watched this video so many times before we went to Leadville. We hike Mt Elbert in Sept of this year and also ate at High Mountain Pies. A great combo!
so glad it was helpful!
Seriously impressed by this feat! Watching this makes me believe that I, too, may be able to summit a 14er some day. As always, appreciate the planning you put into your adventures and then sharing that planning with us. Weather can be the enemy of spontaneity in the mountains.
Thank you for the kind words! You can do it! It’s hard, but acclimating helps a ton!
Wow…that looked painful but you guys should be so proud of yourselves! I know I am! Watched it on the TV again which makes it so much more real…almost like we were also hiking…but without getting out of breath!! 😛 What a beautiful and Cooold looking hike! Kona is such a little hiker…Maui could NEVER hike like that! Your pizza feast at the end looked so delicious and so deserved❣️
Lol! We would love to see Maui try 😂 Kona is so dang fit and energetic it’s insane!
We don’t even need to see Maui try! She would last one to two miles but probably less in that elevation!
Congrats and welcome to the 14er club. That pizza looked like an awesome treat after putting in all of that hard work. The air gets pretty thin around 12,000 ft in my experience. You should be proud of yourselves!
We felt pretty strong and pumped the rest of the day! Well, until the tiredness really kicked in lol!
@@AdventuresofAplusK hopefully no issues with altitude sickness? I usually don't have time to acclimate so I have to go extra slow and be mindful to drink plenty of water when I go that high up.
I had some slight chest pains when we got to Leadville and the air was pretty smoky at first and I think that + the elevation gave me a bit of a cough I am still dealing with (not COVID, I got tested to be sure 😜), but other than that we felt fine. I felt MUCH worse hiking Wheeler Peak. We went from Austin to that hike within just a few days.
@@AdventuresofAplusK excited to see the video from Rocky Mountain National Park. I'm very familiar with that park so I'm curious as to what you decided to do. I'm attempting to hike the entire park. I'm getting pretty close to finishing the East side of it. Safe travels 🤙
Very nice!!!
WOW!!! utter respect!!! That is genuine effort and another great video. Congratulations!!!!!!
Thank you so much! It was tough haha!
Congratulations on reaching the top! It was an amazing hike, and this video is a nice way to start my day.
Thank you so much Eric!
This is going to be AMAZING!!!!!! I can’t wait!!!! 😁🤩😆😁
Looking back it was amazing, in the moment it was brutal lol!
This was a great video - good job by A + K! I enjoyed it and also learned a lot. Thank you! 👍
Thanks, Steve!
I found myself out of breath a couple of times watching you guys hike...that's great video!
Thanks so much, it was so hard!
I really enjoyed watching this since I went to Leadville last year with a really close friend not know that would be my last trip with him. RIP Mike Randel…….
We're sorry for your loss. We're glad we could share this video with you
Wow! U guys are never exhausted! Youth power
Hahaha exhausted 24/7, but used to it now 😅
As long as you are having fun. I admire your energy and adventurous spirit. I am no longer young, have to limit my boundaries.
Bravo guys! Great job! Stunning views! Thanks for taking us along! ~Cara
Thanks Cara!
As of 9/9/21, road still blocked. It adds .8 of a mile each way to get to trailhead. Overall the North trail is amazing, pretty serious incline though. It gets pretty steep toward the summit, awesome to see trail maintenance crew up there moving huge rocks to cut in new trail!! Great video guys!
Oh wow, a new trail? That has to be a hard job! Congrats on hiking as well!
I just saw your video and congratulations! And thanks for showing many viewers like me on something I know I would love to do. I wish I had friends like the both of you who love doing a little mountaineering so that I can go with you guys. I love the gorgeous views from on high. I saw a list of all the highest points of every state including Washington D.C.. There's also a club that you can join for completing each and every high point, too. I may not be able to do Denali (20,310 ft) or Mount Ranier in Washington (14,411 ft) because of the super cold temps but I'm sure I can do the rest. Thank you for sharing your video. I really enjoyed watching it. You guys take care.
We'd like to do many of the high points also. I don't know about Denali or Mt. Rainier either or Whitney, but some of the others are doable! Thanks and thanks for watching, Fernando!
Wow, absolutely beautiful. Perfect summit, yay 🙌 👏 😀. I just did Mt. Langley and Whitney 1 week ago. Over 40 miles in two days. So, look out mt. Elbert.
Great video, I will use the same trail.
Thanks for the video.
Wow! Whitney! That’s amazing!
Thank you guys for sharing! Love living vicariously through your videos. :)
Thanks for watching! We’re glad we can share! ❤️💙
You two rock! I've done Handies a few times - it's just over 14k but shares a false summit - I feel your pain! Well done.
This hike was so tough! But we felt very accomplished! 💪
YA'LL ROCK! great work! so envious with this one.
that pizza looks awesome! (yall need to hit up more BBQ and Taco places! lol)
Thanks Ryan! Good BBQ has been nonexistent where we are (our BBQ standards are VERY high), but we have a couple spots this summer and fall we can’t wait to check out!
I've watched most of your videos more than once, all the hiking you do, you calf muscles must be like steel! Keep up ur great videos, God bless!
I follow your lead A&K. My first 14er was Mt Elbert 3 days ago, was awesome, as well as a pizza all to myself at High Mountain Pies! I’m from Kansas, so felt the mental battle.
Awesome! Whole pizza to yourself is well deserved and the way to go! Nice work!
Awesome work🌟Looking forward to the next summit👍
We have two more high points planned this year! 🤞🏼 Well, three, but one isn’t by foot haha
Great work! I climbed last summer and thought each “peak” was the summit! Talk about heart breaking, until you get to the next, then the next one…. Then the summit is worth it! Big congrats!
SO heartbreaking! Way to go on making it to the top!
@@AdventuresofAplusK You guys as well! Great watch!
Hello Adventurers😊😊, haha just when you thought you made it to the top...more mountain to climb! WOW...that mountain is HUGE and awesome view in every direction! Those Rocky Mountain Pies looked SOOOO GOOD! So, Rocky Mountain National Park is next? Great choice, Rocky Mountain is one of my favorites parks. I really like the trail that starts from the Alpine Visitors Center and you climb up steps, WAY up there to the very top, and the view is ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR! I have been to this park several times and I know your going to love Rocky Mountain National Park. I can't wait see this Rocky Mountain National Park footage. Great video👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍! Ohhh, are you going to head east to New England?
We love RMNP! We have been before, so it was fun to go back and see new things this time! And we hope to make it to New England soon-ish! A lot to see before we get there!
Beautiful!!! I've definitely made the mistake of thinking that the spot I was heading too was closer (or even in view XD) only to get there and me like "Argh!" Congratulations on making the summit! I was loving all the mountain wildflowers too.
It’s the worst feeling when you think you’re almost there and you’re not haha!
WOW! I am so impressed!!! What a struggle for sure...and the animal that ran across in the dark-that may have been my undoing! LOL...so excited for RMNP...my favorite!!!
My animal encounter on a trail anxiety has been high because of an upcoming backpacking trip, so that did NOT help lol! It likely was a deer, but it also seemed smaller, so maybe a coyote or fox? Who even knows!
@@AdventuresofAplusK Glad to hear it was smaller than a deer. we are headed to Glacier in three weeks. I have bears on my mind lol.
I feel ya! We are entering grizzly and black bear country soon for 3 days and I am very nervous, despite people saying they never see them on the hike we are doing.
I appreciate the time and effort you guys put into your videos!
Thank you so much!!
I’m so glad we found your channel! You guys are living our dream and my husband and I look forward to watching your videos together so we can live vicariously through you! Love your content
Thank you so much for watching Erin!
Congrats on that massive and inspirational hike! I nominate Kona as the most athletic dog on RUclips!
Lol! She totally is! Those little legs have endless energy!
Glad you both made it. A great accomplishment!
Thank you Nathan!
Now, it's my time to do this~! I was debating between the other two THs but since I can't get enough sleep, I will do the shortest one like you guys did. Hopefully, it will work out. Time to catch the flight to Denver
Good luck! It's a doozy!
Well done to both of you. Amazing climb, amazing views. Love all the information you give. Keep them coming, they are great to watch.👍🏆😊
Thanks so much Don!
Great video. The altitude sickness got to me on Pikes Peak & that was after driving up there in a car. I couldn’t imagine hiking to 14,400 feet like you guys did. Keep up the great work.
Altitude is no joke! I’ll never forget how horrible I felt my first time in Colorado, thinking we could do a hike right after landing 😂
Your little dog is so cute!! Such a trooper. ❤
Back in the early 1970's when I went to college at Colorado Mountain College myself and a group of other students climbed Mt. Elbert. We hiked one day to the Hallenbeck cabin and spent the evening there. We arose at 1 am and began the climb. It was a cloudy morning and we had to climb through a white out. We were led and the pace was set by a student from Outward Bound. He carried a full pack and wore shorts. When we arrived at the summit the sun was just beginning to rise so the clouds below us turned a beautiful red orange with just the tops of the tallest mountains peaking through. It was -55 degrees. I didn't have gloves and my hands would become numb when I tried to sign the register so it was signed for me by a friend. The pace setter got in his sleeping bag and used his stove to make everyone tea while we waited for the sun to be fully up. I quickly left after that. We used a large snow field to slide down much of the way without having to hike.
I absolute love your journey, and adore you guys! Keep doing what your doing, it is so inspiring!
Thanks so much for the support Brian!
I'm in Leadville right now, waiting to try it. The peak got dusted with snow yesterday!
It got a tiny bit of snow the day before we went too! Have a good hike!
My wife's aunt and uncle own High Mountain Pies and whenever we make the trek out to Leadville we end up eating a LOT of pizza (and ribs, and their sandwiches... everything there is delicious!) Honestly, it's the best pizza we've ever had and it tastes even better after a 14er! They crank out a lot of food from that little kitchen - I think Vicki said she clocked over 10 miles of walking in a single shift. Looking forward to seeing your RMNP videos!
High Mountain Pies has THE BEST pizza anywhere!
That is awesome! Tell them we loved their pizzas! And the vibe of the place is awesome!
Kona is so good on hikes. My dog would stop every 10 steps.
She is the energizer bunny! It's wild!
You guys rock!! Another epic hike!
Thank you Kailey! It was so tough!
Love to see videos promoting being smart and doing your research before tackling the mountain. Awesome job, I'm planning to make Elbert my 10th 14er and this is one of the best videos yet to prep for it. And you even included the best part, exploring Leadville after your hike. If you guys did a series on all the 14ers I'd watch them all.
Yes we did lots of research before to find the best route for us. Not sure how many 14ers we’ll do. We hear 13ers are way less crowded. Won’t be doing anything in Colorado anytime soon though unfortunately!
Beautiful trail to explore and even your dog loves it too!
She’s our little mountain goat!
Congrats on your first 14’er. Quite the accomplishment! 😃
Thank you so much!
Great job! You guys deserve way more viewers. Great content.
Thank you! And we are very thankful for the amazing viewers we have, quality over quantity 🥰
Awesome job guys! I did my first 14er on June 21 (Grays Peak) and it was such an amazing and challenging experience, but as you know it was totally worth the struggle!
It’s type 2 fun for sure! So hard, but so rewarding!
So impressed that you made the summit! Congratulations!
It was a tough one!
Accomplished Wheeler in my home state of New Mexico last year. Planning on doing Elbert this year!
Wheeler is a doozy too!
Wow Amazing hike! We love watching your hike videos because at our age we will not be doing them. So thanks sharing all the pretty amazing views from the top! Safe travels from Laurie and Rick Moore
Happy to do the hike for you!
Congrats you guys! This is awesome!
Thank you!!
Congratulations on your first 14er.
I did my first at 14 years old, Grays and Toerreys with zero acclimation and I remember how awful and how rewarding it was. Hope you get to see at least another because they're all pretty unique
That is epic! We saw some kids on the trail and were majorly impressed!
Colorado such change it's name to ColoRADo! What an amazing and beautiful adventure you two conquered :) Congrats
We LOVE how much your daughters love the national parks! I didn't even know what a national park was when I was their age! That is a great answer! I think ours would be most excited to see Maine (Alaska is probably #1, but Maine is happening sooner) and to see again, I think Idaho or Montana!
@@AdventuresofAplusK That is awesome
I came from living at sea level my whole life and went and climbed mt quandry. I'm an athletic person with miles and miles of hiking under my belt and still that 14er kicked my ass. I know it was a struggle but you guys made it up there congrats!
The elevation is no joke! Even with months at a higher elevation we struggled so badly. Congrats on Mt. quandry! 💪🏼
Great job! Brings back fond memories 😎
Thank you!
Wow !! Great job!!!
Thank you!
You guys are both inspiring me and terrifying me to climb my first 14er next month! Doing Mt. Bierstadt here in CO. I love your videos!!
Yay!!! Good luck! 💪🏼
You guys ROCK!!
Thanks Bob! We appreciate the support!
Congratulations! And thanks for taking us along on something I’m way too old to do myself.
That’s a tough hike!
Used to live in Fairplay (foul play) and it seems like everyday you could set your clock (tells you how long ago that was) by the afternoon storms. Yee- Haa!!! Ain't nothing that will get you down off a mountain than lightening striking a tree near you. Still fasting and you got me at the end again. Great Video! Surprised you didn't leave a snow angel up there. But than you got your own. Have a safe trip.
Oh we bet! We love to hike early, so the starting early in CO was made for us. Although we aren't used to being the 10th person on the trail that early. Some folks started at 1:30 AM!
@@AdventuresofAplusK Well a hardy congrats to ya's.
I haven't done Wheeler Peak yet (this summer I will), but all those other high points are beautiful. Good job! And, yes, pizza is a great way to celebrate a climb!
Wheeler Peak is a good one! Always love finishing with pizza!
Fantastic job you two! Love the Pizza tradition.
We will definitely keep that tradition going!
Another beautiful video! Thanks for sharing it. I lived the experience through you. Congratulations on your achievement! BTW, those pizzas looked really good😋
Thank you so much!!
You guys are freaking amazing! And Kona, way to hang in there 🐶! What amazing views - wow!!
Kona crushed it! Made me look so out of shape going up the mountain!
@@AdventuresofAplusK our dogs would have pulled off to the side of the trail at like mile… 2!!
You two ROCK! Kona does too!🥰
She is the true rockstar here!
Congratulations that was quite an achievement 👏👏👏 I could feel your pain ! Kuma did great , I would love to try that someday 👌
Thank you! It was so tough, but very rewarding!
"EZ 14"....sounds relative :-) You guys are getting your money's worth in Colorado...such as awesome trip !!! Your little dog is such a trooper. I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback that I regularly take hiking and running (while I mountain bike), but we are in flat-Florida, and that EZ 14 would be a huge challenge I'm sure.
Hahaha pretty sure I had air quotes that no one could see when I said easier lol. It was NOT easy and if that's one of the easier ones, we will probably never do a 14er again lol
Its ok they arent curse words, they are "sentence enhancers" . You all did GREAT !! and a HUGE THANK YOU for this (and ALL of your videos) !!!!! Absolutely GREAT stuff !!!
thank you and thanks for watching!
You guys crusted it, nice job and great video!! Give the puppy a belly rub for hanging In there!! Stay safe and healthy, can’t wait see what it next!!!
Thanks Mark! And I have been telling Kona all day how impressed everyone is with her hiking abilities haha
Hi
I know this is an old video. But just watched it today. 8.8.23 I was there last October, but literally got snow out, I was 3 days late. So heading in September. Thanks for your video. And I ate at that pizza place. It was awesome ❤
Another Great Wonderful video, Glad you both are having fun
Thanks William!
@@AdventuresofAplusK how long do you have Kona? What state did she come from
We have had her since December 2013 and adopted her in TX.