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.
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: June 20, 2004
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!
Route Climbed: From Grays Date Climbed: August 3, 2002
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.
Route Climbed: (1) Kelso Ridge, and (2) Dead Dog Couloir Date Climbed: (1) September 1995, and (2) June 22, 2003
(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.
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 20, 2003
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.
Route Climbed: Grays Saddle Date Climbed: July, 2002
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.
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2001, Sept 21, 2003 and Oct 18, 2003
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
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 12, 2003
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.
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 9, 2002
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.
Route Climbed: Saddle from Grays, descended Chihuahua Gulch Date Climbed: July 2003
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.
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.
shannarae2k - Jul 26, 2004 10:11 am
Route Climbed: Via Horseshoe Basin Date Climbed: July 25, 2004Came up from Horseshoe Basin, up Grays, up Torreys, and Up Grays again. What a day! WHEW!
Andrew McKenzie - Jul 19, 2004 2:10 am
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: June 20, 2004This 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 - Jul 8, 2004 6:29 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: July 1, 2004Tagged Torreys on Thursday, July 1, 2004 following the summit of Grays. Pretty windy up there and a little chilly too!
awillson - Jul 8, 2004 9:36 am
Route Climbed: From Grays Date Climbed: August 3, 2002I 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, 2003very 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 - 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(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 - Jun 9, 2004 3:21 pm
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 2003The most intense Class 3 I have been on yet. The fun just keeps on coming, with the grand finale knife edge!
brentonjweaver - Jun 4, 2004 1:35 am
Route Climbed: saddle from greys and kelso ridge Date Climbed: multiple 2002-2004finally got up there by myself this past march.
mmoerk - May 24, 2004 10:34 am
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 20, 2003My 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 - May 21, 2004 9:42 pm
Route Climbed: standard and the kelso ridge Date Climbed: aug 96 and aug 02the 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 - Apr 23, 2004 3:27 am
Route Climbed: Grays Saddle Date Climbed: July, 2002Surprisingly 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 - Apr 22, 2004 11:05 pm
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: August 2003Second time to visit Torreys' summit. Solo trip with great weather and great views.
Ryan Kowalski - Apr 19, 2004 2:58 pm
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2001, Sept 21, 2003 and Oct 18, 2003Done 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 - Apr 10, 2004 3:34 pm
Route Climbed: From Grays Saddle Date Climbed: August 1999Great combo with Grays for a season warm-up or an intro to 14er climbing!!
RyanS - Apr 8, 2004 1:37 pm
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 12, 2003Third 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 - Apr 8, 2004 1:11 pm
Route Climbed: Kelso Ridge Date Climbed: July 9, 2002I 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 - Apr 8, 2004 1:09 pm
Route Climbed: Grays & Torreys from Horseshoe Basin Date Climbed: July 22, 2001Reached my 2nd 14er of the day after much prodding from Erin.
Chris - Mar 22, 2004 10:06 pm
Route Climbed: Saddle from Grays, descended Chihuahua Gulch Date Climbed: July 2003Great 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.