July 19, 2008 - My first attempted ascent of Crestone Peak and it was unsuccessful. We were turned around by massive snowfields which we found ourselves unprepared to do.
Trip Report on 14ers.com. We hiked the standard South Face (Red Gully) route from a camp at South Colony Lakes.
August 1, 2009 - My second attempted ascent of Crestone Peak and first successful ascent. My 33rd unique 14er ascent. My 33rd total 14er ascent.
Trip Report on 14ers.com. Hiked the standard South Face (Red Gully) route from a camp at South Colony Lakes.
SOUTH FACE ROUTE
Summit Elevation: 14,294 feet
Trailhead Elevation: 9,950 feet
Elevation Gain: 5,700 feet starting at upper 2wd TH (9,950')
Round-trip Length: 13 miles starting at upper 2wd TH (9,950')
