Route Climbed: Stevens Gulch Trailhead Date Climbed: May 20, 2002
My first combo. Experienced mountain lighting for the first time. Holding hands and feeling the current through the body was exhilarating unitl my head started popping. Number 2 on my list of 14ers. HIked with Uncle Jack, Shane and Trent, and Gawdun
Route Climbed: Chihuahua Gulch Date Climbed: August 13, 2004
Did this and Torreys together via the Chihuahua Gulch TH. Didn't see another person until we reached the summit and saddle. Great day - loved the less traveled route.
Route Climbed: Grays Peak trail, main trail Date Climbed: 6/30/04
My cousin and I had three days to acclimate to altitude (we should have had more time), but we made it. Not bad for a couple flatlanders from Ohio. I really enjoyed it and wish I lived closer.
Route Climbed: Stephens Gulch/Grays Peak Trail Date Climbed: 6/25/05
My first 14er. Was a good day over all; good weather and while there were alot of people, I met alot of great ones. Too tired to get Torreys too, guess I'll have to come back with more experience and get Kelso Ridge!
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Torrey's Enchainment ; ) Date Climbed: August 2003
I first ticked this one off after ascending Torrey's Kelso Ridge route. It had rained hard that morning so the crowds were refreshingly sparse. Not so on my subsequent trip. We had to deal with a pair of obstinate hikers who didn't see the need to yield to a faster group (us) descending at a jog to escape impending weather. Rather than cause a scene we quietly cut the switchback and continued on our way. Can't really blame them, they were scared and we shouldn't have been there in the first place. We pushed for the 'summit' in zero visibility to make a worthwhile training day out of it rather than turn back early. Why? We'd been on top of Gray's before. Avoid the tourist routes on Colorado 14'ers, train low, climb faster: climb safer.
Route Climbed: Gray Peak Trail Date Climbed: 6/9/05
A beautiful day for climbing allowed for a relatively quick ascent of Gray's followed by Torrey's. The weather was great and the snow held up well the whole trip
Route Climbed: Stevens Gulch: Grays Peak Trail Date Climbed: June 6th 2005
Had a great trip up Grays Peak today. Betsy and I took 3 friends that had never climbed a 14ner. 2 of which had never climbed anything about 10000ft. We had a perfect day with great weather and views. Around 2:30, right before getting back to the trailhead, we saw a few snowflakes, but then it cleared up again.
The conditions on the trail are good. However, it gets a little treacherous during the afternoon when the snow on the trail gets slushy.
Route Climbed: Lost Rat Couloir (Left Side) Date Climbed: May 21, 2005
Lost Rat is an awesome route! Everything was sunny, but oh man, was it windy on the ridge and summit! My first glissading experience was excellent. Thanks to Chris and the dudes from Wyoming for helping me dig out my truck.
Route Climbed: Stevens Gulch Trailhead Date Climbed: June 30, 2004
Somewhat cold at the top, rained the last mile down, and zero visibility.... bummer. But of course a hike is always a hike, and that's always good:-) Followed it with the saddle to Torreys.
tatkid - Jul 20, 2005 11:30 pm
Route Climbed: Gray's Peak Path Date Climbed: July 6, 2005Takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours to get to the summit and it is a great site from the top.
jordancl - Jul 20, 2005 6:15 am
Route Climbed: Horseshoe Basin Date Climbed: July 2000First Fourteener. Great Climb, great goats.
challengehikes - Jul 19, 2005 3:23 pm
Route Climbed: Main trail Date Climbed: July 16, 2005Great hike, lot of fun and beautiful views!
pjenson05 - Jul 19, 2005 2:16 pm
Route Climbed: Grays Peak Trail Date Climbed: August 28, 2004I have done Grays and Torreys multiple times. Nice climb and nice view.
jnoffsinger - Jul 18, 2005 9:59 pm
Route Climbed: Stevens Gulch Trailhead Date Climbed: May 20, 2002My first combo. Experienced mountain lighting for the first time. Holding hands and feeling the current through the body was exhilarating unitl my head started popping. Number 2 on my list of 14ers. HIked with Uncle Jack, Shane and Trent, and Gawdun
seswanso - Jul 18, 2005 11:41 am
Route Climbed: Chihuahua Gulch Date Climbed: August 13, 2004Did this and Torreys together via the Chihuahua Gulch TH. Didn't see another person until we reached the summit and saddle. Great day - loved the less traveled route.
CWFry - Jul 15, 2005 6:00 pm
Route Climbed: Greys Peak Trail Date Climbed: June 2003The descent into the saddle and associated ascent onto Torreys are a schlog. Nice views of the couloirs, however.
amishcowgirl - Jul 15, 2005 3:17 pm
Route Climbed: Grays Peak trail, main trail Date Climbed: 6/30/04My cousin and I had three days to acclimate to altitude (we should have had more time), but we made it. Not bad for a couple flatlanders from Ohio. I really enjoyed it and wish I lived closer.
skiitswitch - Jul 14, 2005 10:04 pm
Route Climbed: Stevens Gulch TH, Gray's Peak Trail Date Climbed: Mid-September, 2004An Easy hike on a cool september morning. Don't quite remember the date. Then on to Torreys
doumall - Jul 13, 2005 2:37 pm
Route Climbed: Lost Rat Couloir Date Climbed: June, 22 200316th 14er!
Andrew Vargo - Jul 10, 2005 2:11 am
Route Climbed: Grays Peak Trail Date Climbed: June 15, 2004Very easy hike to the summit. A great way to tick two 14ers of in one day.
ChaddBragg - Jun 26, 2005 8:35 pm
Route Climbed: Stephens Gulch/Grays Peak Trail Date Climbed: 6/25/05My first 14er. Was a good day over all; good weather and while there were alot of people, I met alot of great ones. Too tired to get Torreys too, guess I'll have to come back with more experience and get Kelso Ridge!
keenez01 - Jun 26, 2005 2:38 pm
Route Climbed: Lost Rat Couloir, Started from Stevens Gulch Trailhead Date Climbed: February 12, 2002Great views in the winter time! Lots of mountain goats.
umbra alta - Jun 21, 2005 4:38 pm
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Torrey's Enchainment ; ) Date Climbed: August 2003I first ticked this one off after ascending Torrey's Kelso Ridge route. It had rained hard that morning so the crowds were refreshingly sparse. Not so on my subsequent trip. We had to deal with a pair of obstinate hikers who didn't see the need to yield to a faster group (us) descending at a jog to escape impending weather. Rather than cause a scene we quietly cut the switchback and continued on our way. Can't really blame them, they were scared and we shouldn't have been there in the first place. We pushed for the 'summit' in zero visibility to make a worthwhile training day out of it rather than turn back early. Why? We'd been on top of Gray's before. Avoid the tourist routes on Colorado 14'ers, train low, climb faster: climb safer.
Foxy Long Bottoms - Jun 21, 2005 11:27 am
Route Climbed: Grays Peak Trail Date Climbed: 7/02Nice mellow 14'er.
Genghis Climber - Jun 9, 2005 11:24 pm
Route Climbed: Gray Peak Trail Date Climbed: 6/9/05A beautiful day for climbing allowed for a relatively quick ascent of Gray's followed by Torrey's. The weather was great and the snow held up well the whole trip
georgbetsy - Jun 6, 2005 7:31 pm
Route Climbed: Stevens Gulch: Grays Peak Trail Date Climbed: June 6th 2005Had a great trip up Grays Peak today. Betsy and I took 3 friends that had never climbed a 14ner. 2 of which had never climbed anything about 10000ft. We had a perfect day with great weather and views. Around 2:30, right before getting back to the trailhead, we saw a few snowflakes, but then it cleared up again.
The conditions on the trail are good. However, it gets a little treacherous during the afternoon when the snow on the trail gets slushy.
vanny37 - May 23, 2005 10:02 am
Route Climbed: Lost Rat Date Climbed: 5/21/2005Awesome route, good first couloir climb! Thanks to Tanner, excellent partner!
Tajji - May 21, 2005 8:57 pm
Route Climbed: Lost Rat Couloir (Left Side) Date Climbed: May 21, 2005Lost Rat is an awesome route! Everything was sunny, but oh man, was it windy on the ridge and summit! My first glissading experience was excellent. Thanks to Chris and the dudes from Wyoming for helping me dig out my truck.
ktiffany22 - May 15, 2005 9:59 pm
Route Climbed: Stevens Gulch Trailhead Date Climbed: June 30, 2004Somewhat cold at the top, rained the last mile down, and zero visibility.... bummer. But of course a hike is always a hike, and that's always good:-) Followed it with the saddle to Torreys.