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Mount of the Holy Cross

Submitted By: Derek Wolfe on Dec 6, 2003
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac
Elevation: 14,005 feet
Latitude: 39.4681  Longitude: -106.4790 
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Description 

Mount of the Holy Cross, which stands at 14,005, is a very scenic mountain hidden away in the northen part of the Sawatch Range near Vail. It contains no technical difficulties; however, it possess some good moderate snow climbs. Its north ridge route is a very popular fourteener hike, and the summit can be crowded.


Getting There 

Take exit 171 off of I-70. Then go south on US 24, and turn right on Tigiwon Road. Take Tigiwon road to Halfmoon Trailhead.


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Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Mount of the Holy Cross:
Holy Cross Couloir        Alpine, Grade II   
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Mt. of the Holy Cross From Vail

Mt. of the Holy Cross From Vail


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By Ryan Olson
Dec 30, 2003

I was recently in the area and noticed a large potential for good bouldering. Has anyone else noticed this or developed anything? Most boulderers that I know would probably complain that it is too long of an aproach, but I was hoping that someone would've checked it out.