Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: January 29, 2005
Beautiful day, despite a forecast for snow. Fairly still and on the warmish side (for January) for most of the hike. After Grizzly Peak, it started lightly snowing and became a bit windy, but wasn't bad. Ice axe was a must, crampons were definitely a plus. An incredible and most enjoyable day!
Route Climbed: loveland pass Date Climbed: 6/20/04
Climbed grizzly peak enroute as well as two twelvers enroute, great day not another hiker till the summit. And only a couple of people then. Packed too much gear should have left the crampons and ice axe in the car, there was not nearly the amount of snow I had anticipated on. But well worth the extra mileage. Started off at 5:00 am and made it back to the car at 4:00pm,very long day.
Did this w/ Grays, no visability and cold blowing snow, snow field blocked one trail necessitating almost reclimbing gray's again to get down, fun though.
Route Climbed: Horseshoe Basin Date Climbed: August 28, 2004
Had a great hike summiting both Gray's Peak and Torrey's Peak from the Horseshoe Basin trailhead which is a little more difficult but a lot more remote than the busy trailhead on the I-70 side of the peaks.
Route Climbed: North / South Slopes Date Climbed: July 10, 1999
Started from Stevens Gulch and did the standard route to to Grays, then traversed to Torreys. Glissaded down from the saddle back to the main trail for a round trip time of about 6 hours.
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge / Grays Trail Date Climbed: September 7, 2002
Started from Stevens Gulch and then veered off for the Kelso Ridge. A very fun climb, especially over the knife ridge. Descended the Grays Trail, with a round trip time of around 5 hours.
Route Climbed: Stevens Gulch Date Climbed: July 3, 2004
My 6th Fourteener. My friend Logan and I hiked Torreys, starting at 2 AM so we would see the sunrise from the summit. Awesome view!!! Made it to the summit just before the sun rose. Had it all to ourselves, until about half way down the mountain, when we started passing other hikers. Counted 143 in all (plus a dozen or so dogs), with more streaming up the dirt road as we exited; definitely glad to beat the crowds. Saw some mountain goats also!
Route Climbed: stevens gulch Date Climbed: 09-07-2004
I like climbing this mountain...I felt it has a little more character than is lofty neighbor. Had the summit to myself for 20 minutes and didn't see another soul until about a mile form the trailhead on the descent...good stuff! Next time, it's Kelso Ridge...that look like loads of fun.
Route Climbed: From Grays Peak across the saddle Date Climbed: Saturday August 28, 2004
Left Grays Peak about 9:12AM down to the saddle and back up to Torreys summit about 9:50AM. Seven people on top and others on the way. Spectacular views all around and fresh snow on nearly every peak. Signed the summit log, stayed about 20 mins. Took my time on the way down and took lots of photos, back to the trailhead at 11:45. My 3rd 14'er and a great morning!
Route Climbed: Steven's Gulch Date Climbed: August 21, 2004
My wife and I climbed Grays and Torreys today with a group from the CMC boulder section. Had a wonderful time. There were hundreds/thousands of hikers on the trail -- it was the hike with Ed Viestus day, which we did not know about.
However, looking at the positive side, I thought it impossible to find that many Americans that would be willing/able to hike for 8 miles and 3000ft. It is good to see that many people interested in spending time outdoors.
Route Climbed: Stephen Gulch Trailhead Date Climbed: 8-12-04
After hike up to Grays, I was wondering " should I hike to Torreys Peak or not ". Finally, I thought "what the hag, let finish two peak in one day." So, I did two peak: Grays and Torreys Peak. It was easy. I did not feel very tire after that.
Route Climbed: Traverse from Grays; Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: '70's, '80's, 90's
Have done this mountain 6 or 7 times, usually from Grays, but the best was doing the Kelso ridge with Aaron, using some of the rocks to practice our rock climbing/rope skills.
Natasha - Feb 1, 2005 3:12 pm
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Date Climbed: January 29, 2005Beautiful day, despite a forecast for snow. Fairly still and on the warmish side (for January) for most of the hike. After Grizzly Peak, it started lightly snowing and became a bit windy, but wasn't bad. Ice axe was a must, crampons were definitely a plus. An incredible and most enjoyable day!
Richrat - Jan 30, 2005 6:55 pm
Route Climbed: Steven's Gulch Trail Date Climbed: July 2003I climbed Grays and Torreys that day.
mfox79 - Dec 13, 2004 12:39 am
Route Climbed: loveland pass Date Climbed: 6/20/04Climbed grizzly peak enroute as well as two twelvers enroute, great day not another hiker till the summit. And only a couple of people then. Packed too much gear should have left the crampons and ice axe in the car, there was not nearly the amount of snow I had anticipated on. But well worth the extra mileage. Started off at 5:00 am and made it back to the car at 4:00pm,very long day.
CBakwin - Dec 1, 2004 4:11 pm
Date Climbed: November, 2004Did this w/ Grays, no visability and cold blowing snow, snow field blocked one trail necessitating almost reclimbing gray's again to get down, fun though.
csmcgranahan - Oct 31, 2004 9:35 pm
Route Climbed: Horseshoe Basin Date Climbed: August 28, 2004Had a great hike summiting both Gray's Peak and Torrey's Peak from the Horseshoe Basin trailhead which is a little more difficult but a lot more remote than the busy trailhead on the I-70 side of the peaks.
ripper333 - Oct 24, 2004 4:14 pm
Route Climbed: kelso ridge Date Climbed: winter 2002holy shit is all i can say. one of the sketchiest climbs
to date. route covered with a thin layer of ice. and one
member of the team had a dicked up hand from a bike
accident. hard enough climb with 2 good hands!
made it headed over to grays started snowing and
getting quite nasty. made it back to the car about 10pm.
mr_g - Oct 12, 2004 10:53 am
Route Climbed: North / South Slopes Date Climbed: July 10, 1999Started from Stevens Gulch and did the standard route to to Grays, then traversed to Torreys. Glissaded down from the saddle back to the main trail for a round trip time of about 6 hours.
mr_g - Oct 12, 2004 8:42 am
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge / Grays Trail Date Climbed: September 7, 2002Started from Stevens Gulch and then veered off for the Kelso Ridge. A very fun climb, especially over the knife ridge. Descended the Grays Trail, with a round trip time of around 5 hours.
Brad Snider - Sep 21, 2004 9:33 pm
Route Climbed: Stevens Gulch Date Climbed: July 3, 2004My 6th Fourteener. My friend Logan and I hiked Torreys, starting at 2 AM so we would see the sunrise from the summit. Awesome view!!! Made it to the summit just before the sun rose. Had it all to ourselves, until about half way down the mountain, when we started passing other hikers. Counted 143 in all (plus a dozen or so dogs), with more streaming up the dirt road as we exited; definitely glad to beat the crowds. Saw some mountain goats also!
grandwazoo - Sep 13, 2004 10:22 am
Route Climbed: September 12, 2004 Date Climbed: Stephens GulchFlew in from Salt Lake on the 6:30 am flight, drove to the trail head hit Grays and Torreys... to many people, thought I was on Mt. Whitney
thebeave7 - Sep 10, 2004 3:29 am
Route Climbed: Loveland Pass Traverse Date Climbed: August 2nd, 2004My second major peak on the traverse, awesome views, and the backside affords some great scree skiing down, though it is a nasty slog up the hill.
Eric J Lee
smudge - Sep 7, 2004 4:51 pm
Route Climbed: stevens gulch Date Climbed: 09-07-2004I like climbing this mountain...I felt it has a little more character than is lofty neighbor. Had the summit to myself for 20 minutes and didn't see another soul until about a mile form the trailhead on the descent...good stuff! Next time, it's Kelso Ridge...that look like loads of fun.
myrone - Aug 29, 2004 9:49 pm
Route Climbed: From Grays Peak across the saddle Date Climbed: Saturday August 28, 2004Left Grays Peak about 9:12AM down to the saddle and back up to Torreys summit about 9:50AM. Seven people on top and others on the way. Spectacular views all around and fresh snow on nearly every peak. Signed the summit log, stayed about 20 mins. Took my time on the way down and took lots of photos, back to the trailhead at 11:45. My 3rd 14'er and a great morning!
F Bomb - Aug 26, 2004 2:13 pm
Route Climbed: Standard (From Grays) Date Climbed: August 23, 2003Finally got the views I went up there for, spectacular to say the least. The clouds that covered us on Grays were long gone, and it even warmed up.
KChiker - Aug 23, 2004 4:25 pm
Route Climbed: Standard (Grays) Date Climbed: July 23rd 2004Hiked Grays and traversed to Torreys. Scenic hike. Not difficult. Crowded (even though it was a Friday). Good starter 14er.
georgbetsy - Aug 21, 2004 5:49 pm
Route Climbed: Steven's Gulch Date Climbed: August 21, 2004My wife and I climbed Grays and Torreys today with a group from the CMC boulder section. Had a wonderful time. There were hundreds/thousands of hikers on the trail -- it was the hike with Ed Viestus day, which we did not know about.
However, looking at the positive side, I thought it impossible to find that many Americans that would be willing/able to hike for 8 miles and 3000ft. It is good to see that many people interested in spending time outdoors.
pusdkq6ee - Aug 20, 2004 3:32 pm
Route Climbed: Stephen Gulch Trailhead Date Climbed: 8-12-04After hike up to Grays, I was wondering " should I hike to Torreys Peak or not ". Finally, I thought "what the hag, let finish two peak in one day." So, I did two peak: Grays and Torreys Peak. It was easy. I did not feel very tire after that.
cagedalpinist - Aug 20, 2004 8:05 am
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: 15 July 2004Climbed Torrey's first, then on to Grays, beautiful weather for hiking.
antsmarching1975 - Aug 15, 2004 3:18 pm
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: August 14, 2004Wow! fun hike
Saintgrizzly - Aug 10, 2004 8:37 pm
Route Climbed: Traverse from Grays; Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: '70's, '80's, 90'sHave done this mountain 6 or 7 times, usually from Grays, but the best was doing the Kelso ridge with Aaron, using some of the rocks to practice our rock climbing/rope skills.