Blanca Peak and Ellingwood

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb – Blanca Peak and Ellingwood

Backpack to Lake Como, climb Ellingwood Point and Blanca Peak

  • Sat, Jun 20, 2026 — Sun, Jun 21, 2026
  • Pikes Peak
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine Climb
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 14,350 ft

Leaders Permission Required. Must have Alpine Climbing badge or relevant recent experience. Please email leader with your class 3 experience. Backpacking badge or relevant backpacking experience also required. 

Class 3 climb and traverse and high altitude fitness required. 

Meet at the lower lot at 11:00am. May attempt driving to 8,800.

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Route/Place

Blanca Peak and Ellingwood


Required Equipment

Required Equipment

HELMET REQUIRED. Ten essentials, backpacking gear required. Poles recommended.

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