Torreys Peak Climber's Log

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antsmarching1975 - Aug 15, 2004 3:18 pm

Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: August 14, 2004  Sucess!

Wow! fun hike

Saintgrizzly

Saintgrizzly - Aug 10, 2004 8:37 pm

Route Climbed: Traverse from Grays; Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: '70's, '80's, 90's  Sucess!

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.

shannarae2k

shannarae2k - Jul 26, 2004 10:11 am

Route Climbed: Via Horseshoe Basin Date Climbed: July 25, 2004  Sucess!

Came up from Horseshoe Basin, up Grays, up Torreys, and Up Grays again. What a day! WHEW!

Andrew McKenzie

Andrew McKenzie - Jul 19, 2004 2:10 am

Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: June 20, 2004  Sucess!

This ridge is one of the finest most rewarding climbs Ive done. Brought along a friend from Texas who had a great time, but was a bit sore and out of breath by the time it was over. This ridge provides great exposure and a classic mountaineering feel to the climb. Climbed in conjuction with Gray's, it was really a nice tour of the cirque by the time the day was over. Only one tough part to speak of on the ridge, sketch factor of about 5 on a 1-10 scale. Cheers!

TexasClimber

TexasClimber - Jul 8, 2004 6:29 pm

Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: July 1, 2004  Sucess!

Tagged Torreys on Thursday, July 1, 2004 following the summit of Grays. Pretty windy up there and a little chilly too!

awillson

awillson - Jul 8, 2004 9:36 am

Route Climbed: From Grays Date Climbed: August 3, 2002  Sucess!

I got off the plane from Detroit and headed straight to the top of Grays and Torreys. Needless to say, I had a bad headache and was a little dizzy. There was no snow anywhere! Very unusual.

Collin - Jun 27, 2004 2:12 am

Route Climbed: standard Date Climbed: august 14, 2003  Sucess!

very cool looking mountain on the approach. Lots of people. Next time I am aiming for kelso ridge, we'll see what this knife edge is all about.

Ratballs

Ratballs - Jun 23, 2004 4:28 pm

Route Climbed: (1) Kelso Ridge, and (2) Dead Dog Couloir Date Climbed: (1) September 1995, and (2) June 22, 2003  Sucess!

(1) The first fourteneer I ever climbed, with a friend who admitted a fear of heights. Gutsy fellow. The Knife-Edge was a blast.



(2) My first solo couloir climb, and, again, a blast: I was very fit, had great weather, a great climb, tagged two fourteeners, enjoyed the Mother of all Glissades from the summit of Grays down to the basin, and still got back to the Fort for lunch. My trip report is here.

lostman

lostman - Jun 9, 2004 3:21 pm

Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 2003  Sucess!

The most intense Class 3 I have been on yet. The fun just keeps on coming, with the grand finale knife edge!

brentonjweaver

brentonjweaver - Jun 4, 2004 1:35 am

Route Climbed: saddle from greys and kelso ridge Date Climbed: multiple 2002-2004  Sucess!

finally got up there by myself this past march.

mmoerk

mmoerk - May 24, 2004 10:34 am

Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 20, 2003  Sucess!

My first Class 3 climb. Climbing the ridge is a good way to escape the crowds on Torreys. Things got a little dicey when I left the ridge and ended up near the top of the Dead Dog Coulior, which still had some snow and the occasional falling rock ;-). I went back onto the ridge. The knife edge is serious exposure, my heart was pounding for that. I straddled the knife edge and scooted across with no shame whatsoever ;-).



Along the way I encountered 3 or 4 other climbers. When I reached the summit it was like I arrived at a party. The summit was teeming with hikers, and you could see them streaming up the trail below.

DaveC

DaveC - May 21, 2004 9:42 pm

Route Climbed: standard and the kelso ridge Date Climbed: aug 96 and aug 02  Sucess!

the standard is a zoo, the kelso ridge is cool! and not crowded. it's fun to watch the crowds wonder where you camefrom when you top out.

WhereAmI

WhereAmI - Apr 23, 2004 3:27 am

Route Climbed: Grays Saddle Date Climbed: July, 2002  Sucess!

Surprisingly to myself I felt better nearing the top of Torreys than I did at Grays. My brother-in-law was really starting to feel the altitude at the top, but a little food and rest did him well. While laying down he did miss some goats that came not more than 20 ft. away from us. A great day for my first 14,000 ft. experience.

Larry V

Larry V - Apr 22, 2004 11:05 pm

Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: August 2003  Sucess!

Second time to visit Torreys' summit. Solo trip with great weather and great views.

Ryan Kowalski

Ryan Kowalski - Apr 19, 2004 2:58 pm

Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2001, Sept 21, 2003 and Oct 18, 2003  Sucess!

Done it 3 times, and will probably do it 25 more! A great 3rd class scramble. Good workout, decent rock, excellent scenery. A welcome introduction to Class 3 for anyone

coloradoiceclimber

coloradoiceclimber - Apr 10, 2004 3:34 pm

Route Climbed: From Grays Saddle Date Climbed: August 1999  Sucess!

Great combo with Grays for a season warm-up or an intro to 14er climbing!!

RyanS

RyanS - Apr 8, 2004 1:37 pm

Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 12, 2003  Sucess!

Third straight July that I've summitted Torreys (maybe I should start a tradition?). This time, I led Erin up Kelso Ridge, and we took the more difficult variations when we felt comfortable. We downclimbed Kelso Ridge and capped our day by summitting Kelso Mountain. A trip report is available here.

RyanS

RyanS - Apr 8, 2004 1:11 pm

Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 9, 2002  Sucess!

I soloed Kelso Ridge, taking the easiest route possible (which is looser and less fun than staying more on the crest), except for the fourth-class dihedral before the knife-edge, which I did climb. Was surprised by the ease with which I crossed the knife-edge -- in fact, I found it harder a year later! I descended Torreys' standard route. A trip report is available here.

RyanS

RyanS - Apr 8, 2004 1:09 pm

Route Climbed: Grays & Torreys from Horseshoe Basin Date Climbed: July 22, 2001  Sucess!

Reached my 2nd 14er of the day after much prodding from Erin.

Chris

Chris - Mar 22, 2004 10:06 pm

Route Climbed: Saddle from Grays, descended Chihuahua Gulch Date Climbed: July 2003  Sucess!

Great climb. Crowded summit on a perfect summer day! No one else came up from the Peru Creek / Chiuahua Gulch side though, so good option to avoid the crowds and add a little more distance to the climb.

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