Mount of the Holy Cross

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Mount of the Holy Cross is the northernmost Colorado 14er in the Sawatch Range. It was named for the distinctive cross-shaped snowfield on the northeast face. This mountain has been much celebrated in the past by painters and photographers. It is still much photographed but it is not as well known today as it was in the past. Holy Cross can be climbed by at least four different routes, with the easiest and most common route being the Class 2 North Ridge. The Cross Couloir route forms the vertical portion of the famous cross feature, and provides an advanced snow climb or extreme ski descent.

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WaxDr • Sep 8, 2012
WaxDr • Sep 8, 2012
randystauffer • Jun 25, 2011
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jschierkolk • Jul 17, 2010
Andy • Jul 17, 2010
This is the "classic view" from Notch Mountain.

ChrisMeloche • Aug 3, 1997

Mount of the Holy Cross SUMMIT LOG peakery first ascent by scott

35 people report climbing or hiking to the summit, most recently on Oct 6, 2012. Below are trip reports and shared pictures from their climbs. Based on the summit log, the most popular climbing routes and hiking trails to the summit are North Ridge, We took the long route. and Holy Cross Ridge via Holy Cross Jeep Trail.