The Mount of the Holy Cross was the subject of folklore and myth during the nineteenth century until William Henry Jackson captured the first photograph in 1873.

Mount of the Holy Cross was declared a national monument in 1933, but the site’s fame stretched back decades. According to a 2010 article by Bob Janiskee , the mountain’s remote location ...

The Mt. of the Holy Cross is one of Colorado's most famous landmarks and the site was a National Monument from 1933-1950. Its remote location prompted Congress to decommission its national ...

With an elevation of 14,005 feet, Holy Cross Mountain is one of the state’s 14ers coveted by ambitious hikers. For over 150 years, the famous “cross of snow” has inspired artists, photographers and ...

How two Colorado Springs teenagers survived being stranded on Mount of the Holy Cross Tommy Hendricks, 18, and Matthew Smith, 17, spent two harrowing days in the Eagle County wilderness.

Wikimedia Commons A photograph of Mount of the Holy Cross, taken in 1887 by photographer William Henry Jackson. The following is part of KRCC's 'Peak Past' essay series.

The popular Mount of the Holy Cross Overlook off Shrine Pass Road will be closed for public safety from June 21 through Aug. 31 while the observation deck is replaced. The overlook, commonly called ...

To summit Mount of the Holy Cross, climbers must complete 12 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 5,600 feet. Thanks to rescue crews. The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and the Vail Mountain ...

To summit Mount of the Holy Cross, climbers must complete 12 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 5,600 feet. rwyrick@vaildaily.com. Share this story Share. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ...