2hrs25 to the top and 3hrs45 roundtrip. 4 Natty Ice's, one cinnamon bun. Awesome Aspen in full color down Grizzly side. Lots of friendly folks up and down on the descent. 7 miles RT for 200ft of solid class3 rock, but fun.
Great weather. I was surprised at how beautiful it was. I have put this hike off because of how busy it gets. It was busy but actually one of the most enjoyable I have done. (david)
seano - Sep 20, 2009 11:55 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2009
from Grays
If it weren't for that sign on top of Grays, I'm not sure I would have found the ridge. ;-)
I've done this 14er combination several times over the years, but the most challenging was summitting Grays from the Horseshoe Basin side, then climbing up to Torreys, and returning to the vehicle by climbing over Grays a second time. Whew---what a day!
Climbed the kelso ridge twice. Great little scramble.
gimpilator - Sep 15, 2009 12:17 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2009
Grays and Torreys
The approach road was a real challenge for my motorcycle. I only made it up half way and then hitchhiked the rest. Spent the night just above the tree line in Stevens Gulch. Moments after I got into my tent, there was a major hail storm. The next morning I did Torreys first and then Grays. See my Trip Report about doing seven 14ers in eight days.
JustinShapiro - Sep 12, 2009 10:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
combined with Grays
a very awesome and enjoyable day on these easy Front Range ones. Also did grays before hand.
Lowa rennt - Sep 3, 2009 3:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2008
Loveland Pass
Did the Loveland Pass route with friends.Can't recall the exact date.I clocked until the last push to Torreys,and then had to slow down.Gotta work on the endurance,haha.
Weather looked iffy,so we descended into Chihuauah Gulch.A thunder boomer came along and helped us to get home a bit faster:).Discovered how much I like Oboz shoes-my feet felt great,and no blisters!
McCannster - Aug 29, 2009 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2009
via Kelso Ridge
Went up Kelso Ridge with Eric and Alex today. We 4 wheeled (fun!) up the road to the trailhead at night, slept in the Jeep and began at 7am. Shit ton of people on the trail, but very few on the ridge. The ridge itself was very fun. Went on over to Grays afterwards. 4 hr 15 mins car to car.
catullus - Aug 23, 2009 7:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2009
grays+torreys
Jogged up most of the way with a few walking breaks. Combined with Grays. 3:13 car to car
shknbke - Aug 10, 2009 9:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
Kelso Ridge
Made a big loop on a bluebird day by going up the south ridge of Kelso, across Kelso Ridge to Torreys, over to Grays, down the south ridge of Grays to Ruby. Long day but avoided the huge masses of people on the trail. The knife edge on Kelso is fun, but too short!
VermontMike - Aug 8, 2009 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2008
Stevens Gulch
With Grays
bruceg - Jul 30, 2009 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 1989
Sea level to 14,000 feet
Left Los Angeles on Friday and climbed Grays and Torreys on Saturday.
Chad Couch - Jul 24, 2009 4:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2003
Went for the Double
Climbed mid-week around July 4th; Also nabbed Grays at the same time.
Smithman123 - Oct 18, 2009 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2009
Bachelor HikeDayhiked along with Grays Peak as part of a friends bachelor party. Was a great hike.
brandon - Sep 22, 2009 8:25 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2009
Kelso Ridge all Beer Ascent2hrs25 to the top and 3hrs45 roundtrip. 4 Natty Ice's, one cinnamon bun. Awesome Aspen in full color down Grizzly side. Lots of friendly folks up and down on the descent. 7 miles RT for 200ft of solid class3 rock, but fun.
metal4lyf - Sep 20, 2009 11:13 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2009
via Kelso RidgeStarted at 5am and had the peak mostly to myself. Torreys via Kelso Ridge makes a great obligatory combo with Grays. Fun route!
scvanm - Sep 20, 2009 5:50 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009
#20 for me and #3 sonGreat weather. I was surprised at how beautiful it was. I have put this hike off because of how busy it gets. It was busy but actually one of the most enjoyable I have done. (david)
seano - Sep 20, 2009 11:55 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 2009
from GraysIf it weren't for that sign on top of Grays, I'm not sure I would have found the ridge. ;-)
colinpence - Sep 17, 2009 10:52 pm
Grays and TorreysI've done this 14er combination several times over the years, but the most challenging was summitting Grays from the Horseshoe Basin side, then climbing up to Torreys, and returning to the vehicle by climbing over Grays a second time. Whew---what a day!
pyerger - Sep 17, 2009 12:34 pm
kelso ridgeClimbed the kelso ridge twice. Great little scramble.
gimpilator - Sep 15, 2009 12:17 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2009
Grays and TorreysThe approach road was a real challenge for my motorcycle. I only made it up half way and then hitchhiked the rest. Spent the night just above the tree line in Stevens Gulch. Moments after I got into my tent, there was a major hail storm. The next morning I did Torreys first and then Grays. See my Trip Report about doing seven 14ers in eight days.
JustinShapiro - Sep 12, 2009 10:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
combined with Graysa very awesome and enjoyable day on these easy Front Range ones. Also did grays before hand.
Lowa rennt - Sep 3, 2009 3:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2008
Loveland PassDid the Loveland Pass route with friends.Can't recall the exact date.I clocked until the last push to Torreys,and then had to slow down.Gotta work on the endurance,haha.
Weather looked iffy,so we descended into Chihuauah Gulch.A thunder boomer came along and helped us to get home a bit faster:).Discovered how much I like Oboz shoes-my feet felt great,and no blisters!
McCannster - Aug 29, 2009 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2009
via Kelso RidgeWent up Kelso Ridge with Eric and Alex today. We 4 wheeled (fun!) up the road to the trailhead at night, slept in the Jeep and began at 7am. Shit ton of people on the trail, but very few on the ridge. The ridge itself was very fun. Went on over to Grays afterwards. 4 hr 15 mins car to car.
harryquach - Aug 26, 2009 11:53 am
Grays + Torreyshiked this along with Grays
catullus - Aug 23, 2009 7:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2009
grays+torreysJogged up most of the way with a few walking breaks. Combined with Grays. 3:13 car to car
shknbke - Aug 10, 2009 9:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
Kelso RidgeMade a big loop on a bluebird day by going up the south ridge of Kelso, across Kelso Ridge to Torreys, over to Grays, down the south ridge of Grays to Ruby. Long day but avoided the huge masses of people on the trail. The knife edge on Kelso is fun, but too short!
VermontMike - Aug 8, 2009 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2008
Stevens GulchWith Grays
bruceg - Jul 30, 2009 8:57 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 1989
Sea level to 14,000 feetLeft Los Angeles on Friday and climbed Grays and Torreys on Saturday.
Chad Couch - Jul 24, 2009 4:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2003
Went for the DoubleClimbed mid-week around July 4th; Also nabbed Grays at the same time.
Bill562 - Jul 19, 2009 10:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2009
Stevens gulchHiked in from 70 because road was in terrible condition. Slept .5 mile above trailhead.
dirth - Jul 11, 2009 11:45 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2009
With GraysFound this mountain a little more interesting. Looks like some fun ski routes on the face.
Liba Kopeckova - Jul 8, 2009 4:26 am
from Stevens Gulch TrailheadDone together with Greys Peak. Easy hiking.