Capitol Peak
2 Day Summit Climb (14,130')

Whether Capitol Peak (14,130 ft.) is on your summits tick list or looms large as a solitary mountaineering goal, this 'Grand Teton' of Colorado awaits your arrival! This overnight mountaineering experience takes you into the heart of central Colorado's Elk Range.

You'll camp at Capitol Lake and enjoy first class mountain scenery underneath Capitol's northwest face, saddling up early for your summit day the next morning.

This world-class climb has earned the reputation as one of the most difficult 14,000' peaks in Colorado, largely due to its' famously exposed 'knife-edge' ridge. With an AMGA trained or certified mountain guide from Aspen Expeditions, you'll be able to enjoy this exciting part of the climb with confidence and safety.

"As a recreational climber trying to finish the 14'ers, I was so lucky to find Aspen Expeditions and my guide, Heidi Kloos, to get me up Capitol, the peak that scared me the most. Heidi hooked me up to ropes, coached me across the knife edge, showed me how to use hand and footholds across the cliffs - making it possible for me to summit Capitol. What a wonderful experience to climb with someone who really knew what she was doing and who understood how to get me to the top of Colorado's most difficult mountain. Now, I know I can do anything!."

-Gail Schoettler, Former Ambassador & Colorado Lt. Governor (August, 2006)

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Trip length: 2 days
Dates: June to September
Cost: $475 - $925 (depending on # of climbers, max ratio 3:1)
Difficulty: Athletic, Challenging
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Includes: 2 days with a Professional AMGA trained/certified mountain guide, pre-trip preparations, use of technical gear (helmet, harness, crampons or ice axe). Client camping equipment & gear not included, but available to rent for an additional cost.



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Itinerary

Saturday - Approach day - Capitol Lake: The six and a half mile trek into Capitol Lake is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Aspen area. On this approach, we'll walk through alpine fields and cross over small mountain streams, finally reaching an alpine campsite at nearly 12,000 feet. Here we'll set up base camp next to Capitol Lake, a sparkling blue glacial lake perched under the ominous looking north face of Capitol and prepare for our summit day in the morning.

Sunday - Summit day - Capitol Peak: With an alpine start we'll climb Capitol Peak via the Northeast or classic 'Knife Edge ridge'. This spectacular peak is the most technical & difficult of the Aspen Seven Summits and a world-class test piece for aspiring high altitude climbers.


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