On September 13, 2013, Gerald (Jerry) Van Slambrook of Placitas, NM continued on with his goal of climbing all of the 54 "fourteeners" in Colorado. The fourteeners are mountain peaks over 14,000 feet elevation. Jerry's destination on this day was Humboldt Peak (14,064 feet) in the Sangre de Cristo Range above Westcliffe. He was able to accomplish the climb in 6 hours. Here are some of the photos he has shared.
This photo was taken from Hwy 69, approx 4 miles south of Westcliffe. It shows 4 fourteeners: Crestone Needle, Crestone Peak, Humboldt and Kit Carson:
Crestone Needle and Crestone Peak:
Along the way, Jerry encountered a herd of mountain sheep:
Thank you Jerry!
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