Highest peaks you have summited

Backpacker wrote:Kala Patthar, Everest Region.

It's not really a mountain more like a ridge in front of real mountains.

18,000ft

Imja Tse, better known as Island Peak, in the Mt. Everest region of Nepal. 6,189 m (20,305 ft)

I also walked up Kala Patthar in preparation for Island Peak. At 5,644 m (18,519 ft) it's not an easy stroll in the park. The elevation is quite taxing on the body.

16,570feet or 5050meters. Chilean Andes. What a trip!

Sherpa! wrote:

Backpacker wrote:Kala Patthar, Everest Region.

It's not really a mountain more like a ridge in front of real mountains.

18,000ft

Imja Tse, better known as Island Peak, in the Mt. Everest region of Nepal. 6,189 m (20,305 ft)

I also walked up Kala Patthar in preparation for Island Peak. At 5,644 m (18,519 ft) it's not an easy stroll in the park. The elevation is quite taxing on the body.

Nice!

I was on Chukung Ri as well, close to Island Peak.

This area is one of my all time favorites next to the huge Nuptse/ Lhotse wall.

Mt Whitney (14,505). Did it to wrap up a 200ish mile backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail. Great trip.

Flyonthewall wrote:

Mt Elbert 14,437feet , stay in a small town close by (Leadville, Colorado 10,152feet).

^^^Same for me. Have summited several other Colorado 14ers as well.

Flyonthewall wrote:

Mt Elbert 14,437feet , stay in a small town close by (Leadville, Colorado 10,152feet).

This. Did a number of other 14ers as well, and to be honest, I much prefer the 13ers. All of the view with none of the crowd. I have been on a number of 13ers entirely alone over the years ( and most of the time I was combining those day trips with some fly fishing at a high mountain lake, which was my real reason for being there).

joedirtt wrote:

Flyonthewall wrote:

Mt Elbert 14,437feet , stay in a small town close by (Leadville, Colorado 10,152feet).

This. Did a number of other 14ers as well, and to be honest, I much prefer the 13ers. All of the view with none of the crowd. I have been on a number of 13ers entirely alone over the years ( and most of the time I was combining those day trips with some fly fishing at a high mountain lake, which was my real reason for being there).

That's right. 14ers are great for mountain running training but they are a mess. Too many people who have no idea what they are doing up there.

On the other hand that13800 ft peak next to it is totally remote and it feels like you are on an expedition.

Heartbreak Hill

Mt Elbert in Colorado for me as well. Not sure how much I care for doing a load of 14ers. The crowds make it not worth it. Some of these mountains feel like theme parks and I'm surprised more rescues don't have to be done considering how unprepared some people are when they hike them. The philosophy of just going after the step below tallest seems like a good strategy.

The nice part about living in a non-outdoorsy area is that places aren't that crowded, especially in the colder months. I couldn't believe the crowding in Colorado despite the colder time of the year I went. And getting permits for hiking in popular places like the Sierras, good lord. I had to wake up at 4 a.m. the day the 6-month permit window opened.

Whitney via the mountaineer's route in 2 feet of snow. But Shasta Was by far my favorite with the most elevation gain. Done over 30 14ners while never living in a state that has anything over 9000ft. Was thinking about getting mountaineering but got frostbite once when it was 5 degrees and decided I probably wasn't made to do 20000+ft mountains

MRNewton wrote:

Heartbreak Hill

lol

Question for all of you people who've climbed 14k mountains. Are these mountains always covered in snow? The tallest peaks near me are Mt Hood at 11k and Mt Rainer at 14k but apparently those are always covered in snow and I just don't feel like dealing with that.

I have hiked South Sister at 10k and that was fun. No snow, I was able to blast up it quickly and be back to my car within 4 hours. That's what I'm looking for, a clear tall hike that doesn't require gear or take 12 hours.

Maybe some of the deserty ones.

Or what about these ones?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Nut_Mountains

Rainier at age 17 with my friend who later went on to summit Annapurna and K2

Donna G.’s double D’s. On a school night.

In Colorado, most routes are clear of major snow from July until September with the exception of shaded glacial areas. Most routes follow ridge lines that clear up of snow earlier due to sun and wind exposure and don’t cross glacial / snow slide areas. That being said, many have scree fields that aren’t exactly ideal for running.

pdxer wrote:

Question for all of you people who've climbed 14k mountains. Are these mountains always covered in snow? The tallest peaks near me are Mt Hood at 11k and Mt Rainer at 14k but apparently those are always covered in snow and I just don't feel like dealing with that.

I have hiked South Sister at 10k and that was fun. No snow, I was able to blast up it quickly and be back to my car within 4 hours. That's what I'm looking for, a clear tall hike that doesn't require gear or take 12 hours.

It depends on latitude and overall precipitation. Mt Hood and other Cascade peaks are always covered in snow despite being well below 14,000 ft because they are at a more northern latitude with a shorter, less hot summers and higher annual snow levels. Many Colorado 14ers are clear of snow for a couple months in the summer because they are more exposed to heat and sun for longer, and Colorado generally receives less snow than the Cascades (although Colorado snow is a drier snow that is better for skiing). If you venture a bit north into the northern Rockies (WY, MT, ID), 12ers and 13ers will have more snow cover year round than Cali and Colorado 14ers. For example, Gannett Peak in WY and Granite Peak in MT are generally considered harder hikes than Mt Whitney or Mt Elbert because they usually have more snow and ice. Meanwhile, down in New Mexico, the 13ers are easily accessible well into the fall.

Long's peak back in 2006 or so. I've also done Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Rogers, which are higher peaks in the appalachians

Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia 13,435 feet 4,095 meters. Start the climb at 5,128 feet 1,563 meters.