Hikers climbing Colorado’s 14,000-foot Huron Peak over Labor Day weekend were met with an unusual surprise when a man dressed in an ice cream cone costume handed out frozen treats at the summit.
The anonymous climber carried more than 60 pounds of ice cream and dry ice to the top on August 31 and September 1. He wore a cone suit during the climb and offered the ice cream to fellow hikers once they reached the peak.
Those on the trail described the giveaway as an unexpected moment of relief after the long ascent. One hiker told the Associated Press that “ice cream was just kind of what we wanted” after reaching the summit.
Families and climbers react to the stunt
The climber, who has not been identified, also set up a camping chair at the top, where he relaxed with a beer while wearing sunglasses and a fake mustache. Families with children were among those who joined in on the surprise treat.
Witnesses said the man later changed out of his costume before descending the mountain, leaving behind a brief but memorable encounter that quickly spread online through hikers’ photos and stories.
Members of a Facebook group called him a hero, with one declaring him “legend dairy.”
This isn’t the first wacky ice cream stunt to take place in 2025, either. Back in July, Halo Top revealed a giveaway where anyone who shares a name with another brand could get a free pint of its ice cream.
