Centennial 13'ers

Our Centennial 13'er climbing trips and programs take place in four distinct areas within the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan Mountains:

• Vestal Basin
• Storm King Basin
• Leviathan Basin/Jagged Mountain
• Ruby Creek Drainage/Pigeon Peak

Vestal Basin is the home of the Grenadiers: Vestal Peak (13,864 ft.), Arrow Peak (13,803 ft.) and the Trinity Peaks (13,805 ft.) are some of the most awe-inspiring mountains in all of Colorado. These climbs are "alpine" in nature, often with 5th class sections on the routes to the summit. The rock is of a much higher quality than the rest of the San Juans, and offers wonderful climbing at altitude. THE classic climb in the area, the Wham Ridge (III, 5.4), climbs straight up the North Face of Vestal Peak on excellent rock in one of the most beautiful settings any mountaineer or climber could imagine.

2010 Offerings

Vestal Peak via the Wham Ridge - 3 days
If you're looking for a shorter trip and would like to climb THE classic of the Grenadier Range then this is the trip for you. Truly a wonderful route and one of our most popular trips!

Centennial 13'ers Part I: Vestal & Arrow Peaks - 4 days
This 4 day trip will attempt Centennial 13'er climbs in Vestal Basin, the home of the Grenadiers. Vestal Peak (13,864 ft.), and Arrow Peak (13,803 ft.) are some of the most awe-inspiring mountains in all of Colorado. We climb Vestal Peak via the Wham Ridge and Arrow Peak via the North Ridge.

Centennial 13'ers Part II: Jagged Mtn. & Storm King Peak - 4 days
Part 2 of our Centennial 13'ers program takes us to Stormy Gulch and Leviathan Basin to attempt climbs of both Storm King Peak (13,752 ft.) and Jagged Mountain (13,824 ft.), two of Colorado's most remote and challenging 13'ers.

Centennial 13'ers Part III: Pigeon & Turret Peaks - 4 days
Part 3 of our Centennial 13'ers program takes us to the Ruby Creek drainage, a remote and lightly travelled area of the Weminuche Wilderness to attempt climbs of both Pigeon Peak (13,972 ft.) and Turret Peak (13,835 ft.), two of Colorado's most sought after 13'ers.

Private Guiding
If the dates of our regularly scheduled trips do not fit your needs or schedule, we offer the ability to tailor the dates and curriculum of the trip to your specific needs. Whether you are looking for 1:1 attention from one of our experienced professional guides, or would like to arrange a trip for a small group, we will work with you to build an itinerary that works for you, and your schedule!

Other 13'er climbing options in the Needle Mountains include:

• Pigeon Peak (13,972 ft.)
• Turret Mountain (13,835 ft.)
• Jagged Mountain (13,824)
• Knife Point (13,265 ft.)
• Animas Mountain (13,786 ft.)

Other 13'er climbing options in the Grenadier Range include:

• The Trinity Peaks (13,745 ft.)
• Storm King Peak (13,752 ft.)
• Mount Silex (13,628 ft.)
• The Guardian (13,617 ft