Hiking our FIRST 14er and the HIGHEST point in Colorado: Mount Elbert at 14,440 ft (North Trail)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@johneason6540]

THANKS 😊 🙏

[@tntsher]

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!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@jacquelinesjourneys]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@erniechastain7508]

"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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha we thought that HAD to be it!!

[@papajon62]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes it was a doozy! Congrats on your first 14er!

[@stevedietrich8936]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Kona did AWESOME! Didn't even phase her lol!

[@drivingwithricks]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@Boulderman]

Even though I have lived here for thirty five years I have never done this. Thank you for sharing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for watching!!

[@SchoandJo]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha no better way to celebrate than torturing myself by climbing a mountain, right?! Thanks y'all! ❤️❤️

[@SchoandJo]

@@AdventuresofAplusK no better way to celebrate than proving to yourself that you can do hard things. You conquer mountains!! 🏔

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes! Literal and figurative ones! 💪🏼🙌🏼

[@ElsaDewitt]

That was definitely mountain climbing, not a hike. Lol. Brutal on the lungs. Well done.

[@mcnater]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@maddibgaming2929]

So pretty!!! You know it’s real when you need captions because of the wind! Edit: the curse word part had me rolling!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahah the audio was SO bad, but hey, at least it got to capture how gnarly it was! So many cuss words 😂😂

[@maddibgaming2929]

@@AdventuresofAplusK It made it better haha! More character!

[@debrabalawajder2617]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Kona was really the amazing one here! She crushed it!

[@maddybourn4680]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was a great finale to the trip!

[@joycemoses2411]

Wow! Your determination is amazing!!! Congratulations!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@loeyminske3459]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Loey! And I was pretty anxious the night before. And then the animal encounter first thing didn’t help lol

[@MrsMajorHoff]

Way to go guys!!!! I was also anxiously awaiting to see what you ate after :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha had to stuff our faces after that hike!

[@lawrencewagner8685]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@jamiewalters4]

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]

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?

[@jamiewalters4]

@@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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We almost did that one since we camped right there! But the long walk to the trailhead scared us off haha.

[@jasonbrumley3086]

Colorado videos are what's up... I live in the desert so enjoy seeing the green

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So glad you’ve enjoyed them! We love the mountains so much!

[@alrichardson7027]

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?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@michellerichardson4200]

What an amazing and thrilling accomplishment!! Whoo-Whoo!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@brettstuart6887]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She wasn’t tired at all! It was mind blowing haha

[@peterwuelfing]

You two are great. Adventurs is the right word. Love how you challenge yourselves.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We really love to challenge ourselves, it is a ton of fun, even if it sucks in the moment.

[@peterwuelfing]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Absolutely. Every hike, (especially backpacking), has potential of a nasty moment. Always worth it

[@lancegoodmon3788]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

International travel is high up on the list once things are more normal and we can explore more easily!

[@CactusAtlas]

Congratulations! Some of those elevations can really do a number on people. Found that out on Humphrey's Peak here in AZ (& it's not even a 14er). 😅

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We want to do that one! And we saw a handful of folks that turned around before the top. We had thankfully been pretty acclimated, but even so, it was brutal.

[@ahhitskatie9094]

LOVE hiking Humphreys! Best way to acclimate is to camp at Friedlein Prairie the night before!

[@adventureswithmarkandsonoko]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@davidnilles3117]

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!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks David! It was a tough hike, but very rewarding!

[@OffRampAdventures]

I found myself out of breath a couple of times watching you guys hike...that's great video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much, it was so hard!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

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❣️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lol! We would love to see Maui try 😂 Kona is so dang fit and energetic it’s insane!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

We don’t even need to see Maui try! She would last one to two miles but probably less in that elevation!

[@daniellehe4441]

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!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It is TOUGH! Congrats on summiting as well!!

[@AzulFyre]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s the worst feeling when you think you’re almost there and you’re not haha!

[@steveerdahl8218]

This was a great video - good job by A + K! I enjoyed it and also learned a lot. Thank you! 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Steve!

[@josephwilson4074]

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!

[@johneason6540]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow! Whitney! That’s amazing!

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Awesome work🌟Looking forward to the next summit👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have two more high points planned this year! 🤞🏼 Well, three, but one isn’t by foot haha

[@adavell]

WOW!!! utter respect!!! That is genuine effort and another great video. Congratulations!!!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! It was tough haha!

[@lauriehester4682]

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!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@lauriehester4682]

@@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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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.

[@PTPhotography]

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]

We felt pretty strong and pumped the rest of the day! Well, until the tiredness really kicked in lol!

[@PTPhotography]

@@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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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.

[@PTPhotography]

@@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 🤙

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Very nice!!!

[@ericlivingston5442]

Congratulations on reaching the top! It was an amazing hike, and this video is a nice way to start my day.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Eric!

[@MichaelYoungblood1]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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 😂

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Well done to both of you. Amazing climb, amazing views. Love all the information you give. Keep them coming, they are great to watch.👍🏆😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much Don!

[@231main]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for the kind words! You can do it! It’s hard, but acclimating helps a ton!

[@johneason6540]

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 ❤

[@dorothy9014]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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

[@mooreroadstotravelon3]

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

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Happy to do the hike for you!

[@bigjimslade6250]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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 😂

[@afluna5417]

Another beautiful video! Thanks for sharing it. I lived the experience through you. Congratulations on your achievement! BTW, those pizzas looked really good😋

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!!

[@paulsavin3734]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This hike was so tough! But we felt very accomplished! 💪

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Bravo guys! Great job! Stunning views! Thanks for taking us along! ~Cara

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Cara!

[@Oystererica]

Your little dog is so cute!! Such a trooper. ❤

[@fernando6801]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@xpSteelies]

I appreciate the time and effort you guys put into your videos!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!!

[@jefframaker7273]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! Whole pizza to yourself is well deserved and the way to go! Nice work!

[@robp3431]

"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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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

[@TheBix8257]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow, a new trail? That has to be a hard job! Congrats on hiking as well!

[@CJspitz]

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

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Good luck! It's a doozy!

[@stevekulbacki5238]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We thought it was super tough! That false summit was a mother! Thanks for watching!

[@tozen25]

What was the temperature up there? Considering doing it tomorrow morning.

[@stevekulbacki5238]

@@tozen25 It was sleeting at the top. I think it will be comfortable for you tomorrow.

[@jymnmeier3527]

Colorado such change it's name to ColoRADo! What an amazing and beautiful adventure you two conquered :) Congrats

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@jymnmeier3527]

@@AdventuresofAplusK That is awesome

[@oliverjh1281]

Congratulations that was quite an achievement 👏👏👏 I could feel your pain ! Kuma did great , I would love to try that someday 👌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! It was so tough, but very rewarding!

[@quachism]

Thank you guys for sharing! Love living vicariously through your videos. :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for watching! We’re glad we can share! ❤️💙

[@terryballard4674]

I'm in Leadville right now, waiting to try it. The peak got dusted with snow yesterday!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It got a tiny bit of snow the day before we went too! Have a good hike!

[@Valaran1]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@asitv2009]

Great job! You guys deserve way more viewers. Great content.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! And we are very thankful for the amazing viewers we have, quality over quantity 🥰

[@emilyzapinski9064]

WOOOOOO!!! Well done! That view is unreal. Would love to see adventures of a+k uncensored sometime! 😂😂🤬🤬

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha we have heard many children watch our videos (which is crazy to us!) and we don't want to harm their innocent ears!

[@brianvititoe8721]

I absolute love your journey, and adore you guys! Keep doing what your doing, it is so inspiring!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much for the support Brian!

[@nathaninniger910]

Glad you both made it. A great accomplishment!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Nathan!

[@melissahoward4024]

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!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay!!! Good luck! 💪🏼

[@benjaminlesue1372]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wheeler Peak is a good one! Always love finishing with pizza!

[@BonjourBit]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

so glad it was helpful!

[@ryancooper205]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

SO heartbreaking! Way to go on making it to the top!

[@ryancooper205]

@@AdventuresofAplusK You guys as well! Great watch!

[@tylerwestering6406]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s type 2 fun for sure! So hard, but so rewarding!

[@afwillia3480]

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…….

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're sorry for your loss. We're glad we could share this video with you

[@txfpmom]

Congrats on your first 14’er. Quite the accomplishment! 😃

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

The mental pain was all too real when you discovered the 'peak' wasn't actually the peak... I was feeling it at this end too! The difference in your happiness was so chalk and cheese between that point going up (akin to, 'kill me... kill me now!') and coming back down where you guys were more like... 'enough time's passed - we can laugh about this now!' 🤣 But you guys did so well. I struggled so much in the RMNP a few years ago with the altitude and we stuck to easy trails too!! Meanwhile over here, our big 3 well known ones are Ben Nevis in Scotland (and you can see the sea from it) Snowdonia in Wales (which you can supposedly see the sea from... I just stared into thick cloud) and Scafell Pike in England which I'm yet to climb, but because the coast is so close, I expect you can see the sea too! Zero issues with altitude so watching a video like this (and I remember feeling the same watching you both hike Wheeler Peak) is very impressive and inspiring! 🙌❤️🙌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahah the mood changed SO fast! It was hilarious how much happier I was 😂 We really want to do those hikes in the UK so badly! And I still think Wheeler Peak was harder for me, but I think that it was because I wasn’t acclimated. Technically this one was harder, but my lungs were slightly stronger!

[@rawill1958]

Thank you for taking your dog along on the hike and not leaving her in your van.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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

[@willhoyer]

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!

[@carolhunt9825]

High Mountain Pies has THE BEST pizza anywhere!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is awesome! Tell them we loved their pizzas! And the vibe of the place is awesome!

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

I did that hike a few years ago. Man those false summits were the worst! And there were so many of them!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

They were BRUTAL! So tough mentally!

[@richardbeee]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@richardbeee]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Well a hardy congrats to ya's.

[@krutikovman]

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.

[@ryanmoore2796]

YA'LL ROCK! great work! so envious with this one.

[@ryanmoore2796]

that pizza looks awesome! (yall need to hit up more BBQ and Taco places! lol)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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!

[@StephenandAndie]

Man - Kona is SO down! What incredible views. That looked rough, but you made it! 👏

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She is so dang fit lol!

[@BuckeyeDrifters]

Congratulations on the climb. You can really talk smack to Elbert now 🤣. We’ve got one Colorado 14’er checked off our list (Mt. Yale). You’ve only got 57 more Colorado peaks to go, ha. We love your channel. 👍🇺🇸.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lol talking all the smack! And we are putting a pause on 14ers for a while, but maybe we will do another one haha

[@bradgingerich6814]

This is going to be AMAZING!!!!!! I can’t wait!!!! 😁🤩😆😁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Looking back it was amazing, in the moment it was brutal lol!

[@LivinginOurNow]

You guys are freaking amazing! And Kona, way to hang in there 🐶! What amazing views - wow!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Kona crushed it! Made me look so out of shape going up the mountain!

[@LivinginOurNow]

@@AdventuresofAplusK our dogs would have pulled off to the side of the trail at like mile… 2!!

[@darlenestout7548]

You guys Rock. Get it mountain rocks. LOL Good job. 👍👏

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha love it!!!

[@linsun6650]

Wow! U guys are never exhausted! Youth power

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha exhausted 24/7, but used to it now 😅

[@linsun6650]

As long as you are having fun. I admire your energy and adventurous spirit. I am no longer young, have to limit my boundaries.

[@ChelseaNichole2911]

We are going to do this hike at the end of July! I can’t wait. We have been trying to train as best as we can. We live in MO and will only have 2-3 days to acclimate to the elevation. It’s our first 14er. Kathryn, were you happy with the layers you wore/packed? I’m trying to figure out what I’ll need to wear and if I need to buy new hiking boots as mine are 5 years old and well worn and loved. Also, what would you guys suggest for preparing physically for such a hike? Your article on Mt. Elbert is very helpful!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Congratulations! And thanks for taking us along on something I’m way too old to do myself.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s a tough hike!

[@philipbrown3112]

Caught us driving on Harrison Ave in Leadville. We're famous! We also laughed when you hit the false summit on Elbert. Been there, done that, and it's not fun.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

haha awesome! That false summit was no joke!

[@KayTEEChimp]

You guys rock!! Another epic hike!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Kailey! It was so tough!

[@staino46]

That's an awesome effort guy's. I was laughing cause the mountain you just climbed is twice the height of Australia's highest peak!!! (We're so crap at mountains 🙄🙄) Well done again on reaching the peak 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha now we gotta go climb some Aussie peaks! We really want to do some hikes on Tasmania. Our friends hiked there and it looked AWESOME!

[@staino46]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Aussie HILLS!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

LOL!

[@MikeGetsLost]

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

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is epic! We saw some kids on the trail and were majorly impressed!

[@rangerdoc1029]

I've only been above 14 once. I could barely walk 50 yards without gasping for air. My hats off to your sheer badassery

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was tough!!

[@phchristy2672]

Hopefully, one day I can submit Mt Elbert looks amazing. Your dog, boss dog on the trails. Mt Whitney, CA is a must do. I submitted Whitney 2019 with my hiking club was amazing. We Backpack to outpost camp to get acclimated to the altitude. Next day we submitted Whitney.👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We really want to do Whitney someday! Congrats on tackling that one!

[@thebeardedman2403]

Congrats you guys! This is awesome!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!!

[@CeritaFandaVancouver]

Beautiful trail to explore and even your dog loves it too!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She’s our little mountain goat!

[@eagle2742]

Great job! Brings back fond memories 😎

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@MDJSTVFL]

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!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Mark! And I have been telling Kona all day how impressed everyone is with her hiking abilities haha

[@DMacy7]

Accomplished Wheeler in my home state of New Mexico last year. Planning on doing Elbert this year!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wheeler is a doozy too!

[@khatulpica]

Good Trail info Colorado 👍 Thanks from Malaysia