Climbed Mt. Elbert (Colorado state highpoint; highest point in the US east of the Sierra) with Kim by the Northeast Ridge route (standard route, class 1 trail). 9 miles round trip, ~4400 feet climb, elevation ~10000' to 14440'. Total time 4 hours 34m, not counting a short photo op at the top. Total time to ascend, 2 hours 45m.
Felt very easy for me, especially on the ascent. Solid workout for Kim. Didn't feel the altitude substantially at all, probably because I wasn't pushing that hard, even though we were definitely the fastest people up there today.
Interesting weather: started off under low clouds and broke through to clear skies above the clouds by 11000'. The clouds were rising as the day warmed and chased us up ther mountain. No rain.
Foot feels good so far. I used hiking poles to take a little wear and tear off of it.
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