cp0915 - Aug 19, 2006 4:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2006
up - Torreys-Kelso saddle; down - east slopes
Nice finish after Torreys & Grays. A very tranquil summit.
Ryan Kowalski - May 20, 2006 3:32 am Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2003
Good warm up
Good warm up for ol' Kelso Ridge on Torreys, or a good half-day hike close to Denver
altitude14er - Mar 17, 2006 4:28 pm Date Climbed: Jan 22, 2005
South Slopes from Stevens Gulch Trailhead
I snowshoed to the Steven Gulch Trailhead from I-70. Once below the south slopes I was able to stash my snowshoes and trudge up to the summit. Although this peak is easy I underestimated it a little bit! The summit provides a unique perspective to Edwards, Grays, Torreys, Parnassus & Bard Peak. As to be expected, it was just me and the mountain on this beutiful January day (not common for weather as warm as I had).
Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: November 12, 2005
We, Haliku, and I got an early start during a light snowfall. As we ascended, the winds increased and we encountered whiteout conditions on our way to the summit. Despite the lack of views on the summit, it was a fun outing and good conditioning.
Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: 12 Nov 2005
We, rkymtn and I, got an early start on what was a blustery winter condition Colorado day. It was snowing when we exited I-70 which forced us to hike most of the way up the road. Cold, windy and snowy conditions, sometimes at whiteout level, tried our determination. Once on the summit a few quick photos (mostly white) before we headed down. The lower we went the less it was snowing. Once back at I-70 we laughed that there wasn't any snow on the road. All in all a fun day.
Route Climbed: Up the torreys/ kelso saddle down the steep east slope Date Climbed: Aug. 22 2005
Nice little afternoon hike. Going down I decided to go down the steep section of the mountain that you can see from the TH. It was a nice class 3 section and added a little fun to the trip.
Route Climbed: Via Stevens Gulch Date Climbed: July 19, 2005
Hiked this one with my father. A great tundra hike with a good showing of wildflowers. Looking through binoculars to the southwest from from the top was a bit like watching an ant farm made of talus.
Great hike! Kelso Mountain was the exclamation point on our Mount Edwards, Grays Peak, Torreys Peak, Kelso Mountain eight hour trek. Great views and a relaxing summit.
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge. Date Climbed: May 27, 1987
We started this climb from the short road intersection at 10,780' along the Stevens Gulch Road north of the peak. Hiking this road west for a few hundred yards we reached the lower avalanche slopes of the central couloir on the north face. From here we worked our way south along the rounded northeastern ridge, which forms the left hand side of the couloir. This ridge of mainly talus was followed to the summit. The descent was by a two thousand foot glissade down the central couloir....too much fun!!!
cp0915 - Aug 19, 2006 4:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2006
up - Torreys-Kelso saddle; down - east slopesNice finish after Torreys & Grays. A very tranquil summit.
Ryan Kowalski - May 20, 2006 3:32 am Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2003
Good warm upGood warm up for ol' Kelso Ridge on Torreys, or a good half-day hike close to Denver
altitude14er - Mar 17, 2006 4:28 pm Date Climbed: Jan 22, 2005
South Slopes from Stevens Gulch TrailheadI snowshoed to the Steven Gulch Trailhead from I-70. Once below the south slopes I was able to stash my snowshoes and trudge up to the summit. Although this peak is easy I underestimated it a little bit! The summit provides a unique perspective to Edwards, Grays, Torreys, Parnassus & Bard Peak. As to be expected, it was just me and the mountain on this beutiful January day (not common for weather as warm as I had).
Matt Toensing - Mar 5, 2006 5:10 pm
matt toensingKick ass, sick glisade. Definitly the best. Worth the climb.
rkymtn - Jan 1, 2006 4:20 pm
Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: November 12, 2005We, Haliku, and I got an early start during a light snowfall. As we ascended, the winds increased and we encountered whiteout conditions on our way to the summit. Despite the lack of views on the summit, it was a fun outing and good conditioning.
Haliku - Nov 12, 2005 8:18 pm
Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: 12 Nov 2005We, rkymtn and I, got an early start on what was a blustery winter condition Colorado day. It was snowing when we exited I-70 which forced us to hike most of the way up the road. Cold, windy and snowy conditions, sometimes at whiteout level, tried our determination. Once on the summit a few quick photos (mostly white) before we headed down. The lower we went the less it was snowing. Once back at I-70 we laughed that there wasn't any snow on the road. All in all a fun day.
chef007 - Sep 2, 2005 3:15 pm
Route Climbed: Up the torreys/ kelso saddle down the steep east slope Date Climbed: Aug. 22 2005Nice little afternoon hike. Going down I decided to go down the steep section of the mountain that you can see from the TH. It was a nice class 3 section and added a little fun to the trip.
alpine master - Jul 24, 2005 5:37 pm
Route Climbed: South slopes Date Climbed: April 2005Lots of snow and glissaded down.
Colonelpyat - Jul 21, 2005 2:49 am
Route Climbed: Via Stevens Gulch Date Climbed: July 19, 2005Hiked this one with my father. A great tundra hike with a good showing of wildflowers. Looking through binoculars to the southwest from from the top was a bit like watching an ant farm made of talus.
Old Ickabod - Jul 10, 2005 11:20 pm
Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: 7-7-05Great hike! Kelso Mountain was the exclamation point on our Mount Edwards, Grays Peak, Torreys Peak, Kelso Mountain eight hour trek. Great views and a relaxing summit.
Andrew Vargo - Jul 10, 2005 2:05 am
Route Climbed: North Couloir Date Climbed: May 14, 2005Quick, easy climb with great views of the surrounding peaks. Fun, wide open ski for the descent.
ColoradoScott - Jul 5, 2005 12:28 pm
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge. Date Climbed: May 27, 1987We started this climb from the short road intersection at 10,780' along the Stevens Gulch Road north of the peak. Hiking this road west for a few hundred yards we reached the lower avalanche slopes of the central couloir on the north face. From here we worked our way south along the rounded northeastern ridge, which forms the left hand side of the couloir. This ridge of mainly talus was followed to the summit. The descent was by a two thousand foot glissade down the central couloir....too much fun!!!
miztflip - Jul 5, 2005 10:28 am
Route Climbed: Via Steven Gulch Date Climbed: 22 May 2005Great quick trip up a mountain with excellent views of the surrounding area. Well worth the effort.
bigwilly - Jul 3, 2005 10:42 pm
Route Climbed: south Slopes Date Climbed: July 3, 2005Great views, and nobody else after we left the main trail. Short but steep, great outing.