I have presented Jeff with our goal for Summer 2009. On our trip last year to Breckenridge, we took 1 day for a MAN hike - one that only the guys go on so we can fully experience oxygen deprivation and altitude sickness... so we can feel like absolute crap the entire day/evening. ...And worth it! Fortunately, the women are supportive of this knowing they have the kids for the day. Wives, we thank you.Mt. of Holy Cross, 14,005 ft....should be approximately 11-12 miles round trip and 10-11 hours, depending on which literature you happen to acquire and the true potential for losing the trail with my navigation skills AND of course, weather. Online blogs vary from "hardest 14er I've ever done" to "great day hike with my family" so it seems to be a bit unpredictable. Standard route UP with a glissade down Angelica Couloir on the decent may be the plan. Jeff loves the snow.
