SteveHiker
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It just goes to show you that you can't judge by summit elevation alone. Lafayette is only 8 feet lower (according to my AMC WMG) than Katahdin. But I think everyone would agree it is considerably easier.
Some one Else posted Photos . Having done Capitol a few times one winter ascent I will never repeat willingly . I can say with out a doubt the knife edge on Capitol is both dangerous and extreamly exposed it is in the if you fall you probably will die catagory it is considered a Class Four route many use rope and protection on it. it is not a mountain to be trifled with . Every year people die of Falls, rockfall ,avalanches and lightning on it and other Peaks in the Elk Range . They are among the most if not the most dangerous peaks in CO they are much more difficult to climb than any thing in the North East All but Captiol require some decent mountaineering skills . I have no idea of yours So I really cannot say much more than a general warning . The Maroon Bells are called The Deadly Bells for very good reasons Percentage wise they are the most deadly peaks in North America . All of the 14ers have exposed loose rock the easist route on Castle Peak is a tough class 2 low 3 . If you are uncomfortable with exposure It would be a good idea not to climb the Elks.Thunder Dan said:Have any of you climbed Capitol Peak in Colorado? If so, how does it compare with Katahdin's Knife Edge? I am considering climbing that one on a trip to Colorado several weeks from now.
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