Mount of the Holy Cross

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A memory of being in Colorado!

A View of Mount Of The Holy Cross From The Observation Deck At Vail Mountain.

Mount Holy Cross is the highest point in Eagle County. It is located in the Holy Cross Wilderness of the White River National Forest and is a part of the Sawatch Range. It is 14,011 ft high. The most distinctive feature is what gave it it's name. Depending on the snowfall of the winter a large white Cross develops on its slope. I would rate it a moderate climb. There is an excellent book named Colorado's Fourteeners that lists all of Colorado 52 Fourteeners. It is invaluable to anyone interested in climbing any of the mountains.

http://www.amazon.com/Colorados-Fourteeners-3rd-Ed-Climbs/dp/1555917461