Mots010 - Jun 16, 2008 12:45 am Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2008
Stewart Creek
While they look close on the map, Wetterhorn and San Luis are very far apart. 42 miles of dirt road to be exact. I enjoyed San Luis for its remote location and scenery...at least until i reached the talus above 13k.
Natasha - Jun 3, 2008 12:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2008
Gorgeous Day on San Luis
After making the mistake of trying to get on the ridge too soon and having to downclimb a little, we made it to the summit. Perfect weather, not too much snow. Saw/heard a couple of beavers in the morning. :)
Gahugafuga - May 19, 2008 12:43 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2008
Yawner Gullies Ski Descent
Skinned from the mine to the summit and back. With road closures and snow conditions, this ended up being a 16 mile, 6000' day. Too easy!
crzyjt - May 18, 2008 11:07 am Date Climbed: May 17, 2008
Climbed S Ridge, Skied Yawner Gullies
Climbed the South Ridge from the Equity Mine with a ski descent of the Yawner Gullies. It was an awesome day, but quite the slog with the climb out of the basin and rotten snow all the way down the 4x4 road.
MountainHikerCO - Feb 17, 2008 1:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007
Chipmunk
This was my third climb of San Luis. A chipmunk rode home in the car with us. You can see him (along with some discussion) at this url: http://www.14ers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9610&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=chipmunk&start=15
MountainHikerCO - Feb 17, 2008 1:13 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 1992
Beavers
This was my first climb of San Luis. We hiked from Stewart Creek which is home to lots of beavers.
tomlauren - Jan 29, 2008 10:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2006
East Slopes
Hiked the East Slopes from Stewart Creek Trailhead with my friend Keith. We met our friend Mike on the summit who summited via the West Slopes route.
wasn't feeling that great climbing a majority of san luis. lovely summit out in BFE on a great fall day!
jamie
chicagotransplant - Sep 24, 2007 10:35 am Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2007
Loop Hike
Second ascent, climbed with Shanahan96 and Jamie Nellis. Loop hike with Baldy Alto and Stewart Peak. We descended to Nutras Creek and had to hike back to camp on the road, but it was worth it for all the nice fall color on the road!
HylianHero - Sep 16, 2007 1:48 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2001
#9
This is by far my favorite 14er climb. Climbed from Stewart Creek to the summit, and made a loop back out the Colorado Trail. We saw some of the coolest mushrooms that looked like they had oatmeal sprinkled on top. Saw two people on the summit and that was it for the day. Beautiful mountain, beautiful climb, and a beautiful day.
Left "TH" (improvised parking spot) at 9.05. Nice hike to summit, particularly through trees. Weather actually held out, which was nice. Summited at 12.57, my dad a few minutes later. Hung out there briefly, taking time to mark off peak on my 14ers shirt, take pic's, & crack celebratory brew (yummy L Hand Milk Stout). Took off 13.19 to avoid building clouds. On way back, traversed Pt. 12,540, which was fun- staying directly on crest, maybe 5.2 or so. Rest of descent uneventful.
Great to summit another 14er with my pops, & be amidst the beautiful San Juans (esp. just us- didn't see anyone else on trail the whole day!)- amazing area.
are we there yet? are we there yet? oh, there's the summit... nope, not the summit. ok, made it.
ouray19 - Aug 26, 2007 10:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2007
San Luis
Tried this mountain last year and got turned around by lightening. Have to admit I was dreading the 40 mile dirt road to the trailhead but took a bunch of CD's and had a great drive. Felt great to do a 12 mile 14'er and not be totally exhausted by the end!
apierce - Aug 21, 2007 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2007
Stewart Creek TH
This on ranks in my top five hikes of all time. It's gentle and absolutely breathtaking.
snowhiker - Aug 6, 2007 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2007
Fun
I had fun on this hike with Carlos it was a good we wissed all the rain..We hiked from Equity mine. We only saw 8 people all day
slowbutsteady - Jul 29, 2007 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2000
Long and easy
Camped at TRH for Stewart Creek approach. Hiked out at 5:40am and on top at 10:45am. Few other climbers and a long 4 miles before the trail begins to climb to the ridge. San Luis is one hard peak to get a look at, kind of shy I guess.
Really nice and easy climb up. The small crowd (10-12) was really nice compared to the peaks closer to the front range. Camped at TH, but if I did it again I would find a nice level campground before or after the TH then drive to it in the morning.
Got there and it took a long while on the dirt road. Nobody was on this peak. Very isolated. We camped out and climbed it. Saw the most beautiful rainbow. Made it to the top fast. Downpour when I came down.
cftbq - Jun 11, 2007 1:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2007
Stewart Creek night hike
Arrived at the TH just after midnight, intending to sleep a bit, but decided simply to head out and summit as early as possible. The stream crossings were time-consuming, and we (trishapajean and I) summitted at 7:10 am under glorious clear skies. The view from the top is amazing. Saw only two other people all day.
sbkelley - May 25, 2007 3:15 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2006
East Slopes
Surprisingly cool hike with plenty of 13ers around and no crowds. Definitely do this one again!
Mots010 - Jun 16, 2008 12:45 am Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2008
Stewart CreekWhile they look close on the map, Wetterhorn and San Luis are very far apart. 42 miles of dirt road to be exact. I enjoyed San Luis for its remote location and scenery...at least until i reached the talus above 13k.
Natasha - Jun 3, 2008 12:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2008
Gorgeous Day on San LuisAfter making the mistake of trying to get on the ridge too soon and having to downclimb a little, we made it to the summit. Perfect weather, not too much snow. Saw/heard a couple of beavers in the morning. :)
Gahugafuga - May 19, 2008 12:43 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2008
Yawner Gullies Ski DescentSkinned from the mine to the summit and back. With road closures and snow conditions, this ended up being a 16 mile, 6000' day. Too easy!
crzyjt - May 18, 2008 11:07 am Date Climbed: May 17, 2008
Climbed S Ridge, Skied Yawner GulliesClimbed the South Ridge from the Equity Mine with a ski descent of the Yawner Gullies. It was an awesome day, but quite the slog with the climb out of the basin and rotten snow all the way down the 4x4 road.
MountainHikerCO - Feb 17, 2008 1:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007
ChipmunkThis was my third climb of San Luis. A chipmunk rode home in the car with us. You can see him (along with some discussion) at this url: http://www.14ers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9610&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=chipmunk&start=15
MountainHikerCO - Feb 17, 2008 1:13 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 1992
BeaversThis was my first climb of San Luis. We hiked from Stewart Creek which is home to lots of beavers.
tomlauren - Jan 29, 2008 10:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2006
East SlopesHiked the East Slopes from Stewart Creek Trailhead with my friend Keith. We met our friend Mike on the summit who summited via the West Slopes route.
shanahan96 - Sep 29, 2007 2:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2007
san luis strugglewasn't feeling that great climbing a majority of san luis. lovely summit out in BFE on a great fall day!
jamie
chicagotransplant - Sep 24, 2007 10:35 am Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2007
Loop HikeSecond ascent, climbed with Shanahan96 and Jamie Nellis. Loop hike with Baldy Alto and Stewart Peak. We descended to Nutras Creek and had to hike back to camp on the road, but it was worth it for all the nice fall color on the road!
HylianHero - Sep 16, 2007 1:48 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2001
#9This is by far my favorite 14er climb. Climbed from Stewart Creek to the summit, and made a loop back out the Colorado Trail. We saw some of the coolest mushrooms that looked like they had oatmeal sprinkled on top. Saw two people on the summit and that was it for the day. Beautiful mountain, beautiful climb, and a beautiful day.
Diggler - Sep 9, 2007 5:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2007
S ridge from W Willow Cr 4WD parkingLeft "TH" (improvised parking spot) at 9.05. Nice hike to summit, particularly through trees. Weather actually held out, which was nice. Summited at 12.57, my dad a few minutes later. Hung out there briefly, taking time to mark off peak on my 14ers shirt, take pic's, & crack celebratory brew (yummy L Hand Milk Stout). Took off 13.19 to avoid building clouds. On way back, traversed Pt. 12,540, which was fun- staying directly on crest, maybe 5.2 or so. Rest of descent uneventful.
Great to summit another 14er with my pops, & be amidst the beautiful San Juans (esp. just us- didn't see anyone else on trail the whole day!)- amazing area.
dr_gonz - Sep 5, 2007 1:49 pm
seemed longer than the descriptionare we there yet? are we there yet? oh, there's the summit... nope, not the summit. ok, made it.
ouray19 - Aug 26, 2007 10:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2007
San LuisTried this mountain last year and got turned around by lightening. Have to admit I was dreading the 40 mile dirt road to the trailhead but took a bunch of CD's and had a great drive. Felt great to do a 12 mile 14'er and not be totally exhausted by the end!
apierce - Aug 21, 2007 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2007
Stewart Creek THThis on ranks in my top five hikes of all time. It's gentle and absolutely breathtaking.
snowhiker - Aug 6, 2007 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2007
FunI had fun on this hike with Carlos it was a good we wissed all the rain..We hiked from Equity mine. We only saw 8 people all day
slowbutsteady - Jul 29, 2007 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2000
Long and easyCamped at TRH for Stewart Creek approach. Hiked out at 5:40am and on top at 10:45am. Few other climbers and a long 4 miles before the trail begins to climb to the ridge. San Luis is one hard peak to get a look at, kind of shy I guess.
kylerlott - Jul 9, 2007 12:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
Stewwart Creek THReally nice and easy climb up. The small crowd (10-12) was really nice compared to the peaks closer to the front range. Camped at TH, but if I did it again I would find a nice level campground before or after the TH then drive to it in the morning.
noahs213 - Jul 8, 2007 8:31 pm
East Slopes RouteGot there and it took a long while on the dirt road. Nobody was on this peak. Very isolated. We camped out and climbed it. Saw the most beautiful rainbow. Made it to the top fast. Downpour when I came down.
cftbq - Jun 11, 2007 1:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2007
Stewart Creek night hikeArrived at the TH just after midnight, intending to sleep a bit, but decided simply to head out and summit as early as possible. The stream crossings were time-consuming, and we (trishapajean and I) summitted at 7:10 am under glorious clear skies. The view from the top is amazing. Saw only two other people all day.
sbkelley - May 25, 2007 3:15 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2006
East SlopesSurprisingly cool hike with plenty of 13ers around and no crowds. Definitely do this one again!