Typically, the grunt in this situation will be followed by a couple of deep breaths. Illness. When a baby grunts, it could be a sign of meningitis, sepsis, lung problems or heart failure. This type of grunting is not like the others and it often comes at regular intervals even with each breath.
Longs Peak, a 14,259-foot tall mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park, is one of Colorado's most-climbed fourteeners, and recently one of the deadliest.
Although Mt. Elbert is the highest point in Colorado, and the second highest mountain in the lower 48, the hike via the Northeast Ridge is relatively easy, and relatively safe. One of the keys to a successful summit is to make sure that you're properly acclimated.