A late-night climb, survey-grade GPS and weeks of data crunching have revealed a surprise in #Colorado’s high country: East Crestone (long thought the shorter peak) is actually taller than Crestone.

Colorado may now have a new 14er 🏔️

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Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time

To most accurately measure mountain peaks, Eric Gilbertson lugs equipment all the way to the top.

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