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Custom Dates: Call our office to discuss dates.
Costs per day: 1:1 $350, 2:1 $250, (one to three day climbs)
Maximum Client to Guide Ratio: 2:1
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MOUNT WILSON – EL DIENTE TRAVERSE
SUMMIT CLIMB
Mt. Wilson-El Diente Traverse, one of the great classic alpine climbs on two of the legendary 14ers of the San Miguel Mountains. It is a great place to capture the beauty of the alpine meadows as well as the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding peaks of the San Juan Mountains. Mt. Wilson-El Diente Traverse is a recommended conditioning or training climb in preparation for other long alpine rock routes such as the Matterhorn, Ama Dablam, Carstensz Pyramid, Mt. Kenya, and other high altitude peaks.
The rugged San Juan Mountain range is located in Southwestern Colorado and covers one-eight of the state. The San Juans have more that 100 peaks over 13,000 feet and are home to thirteen 14,000-foot peaks. June through September is the best time to climb in the mountains. Early summer offers the enjoyment of spring flowers and more snow travel, mid summer has warmer temperatures with drier conditions and September displays brilliant autumn colors, but cooler temps.
CUSTOM DATES Contact our office to discuss dates
COST INCLUDES: Group gear, climbing equipment, food and guide services.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: Airfare, transportation*, hotel accommodations, restaurant meals, gratuities for guide, and all personal items. A detailed equipment list will be sent to all participants.
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General Information
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QUALIFICATIONS: It is required that you have previous outdoor rock climbing/scrambling experience and good physical conditioning prior to this trip. You need to be able to move quickly over 3rd, 4th and low 5th class rock terrain. This trip is rated as strenuous and we cannot overemphasize the importance of conditioning. Being in top physical condition, you can focus on learning, while being able to enjoy the high mountain environment. One or two day courses are available to refresh your climbing skills.
HOW TO GET THERE: Telluride is located in the SW corner of the state of Colorado. Daily commercial flights into Telluride are available. The next closest airport to Telluride is approximately 65 miles away in Montrose, Colorado. If you fly, plan on arriving the day before the course begins. Shuttles or rental cars are available at the Montrose airport.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Participants are responsible for hotel and meal expenses. Mountain Madness recommends several B&Bs and lodges:
- The Ice House Lodge ($145+; 800-544-3436),
- Mountainside Inn ($90-$170; 970-728-1950),
- The Victorian Inn ($100-$130; 800-611-9893),
WHERE TO MEET: The guide will meet you at your hotel at a pre-scheduled time on the start day of the climb.
ABOUT TELLURIDE, COLORADO: Telluride is a wonderful resort town nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. Telluride offers access to an abundance of outdoor sports such as climbing, hiking, biking and jeep trails. The historic district of downtown Telluride has plenty of shops, art galleries, food, music, and special events. To learn more about the town of Telluride visit www.telluride.com.
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Itinerary
Day 1 or 2: We meet early morning in Telluride and drive to the Kilpacker trailhead. Our approach leads through alpine meadows and to Navajo Basin where we eventually climb to Navajo Lake at 11,150’. We make our way toward the first summit as the sun begins to rise. Depending on conditions and the pace of the group, it takes from 5 to 8 hours to reach the top. We ascend the 40-degree snow slopes of Mt. Wilson. There is a short rock scramble before reaching the 14,246 foot peak. After a summit treat we traverse the exposed 3rd, 4th and low 5th class ridge to our second objective. Fun rock scrambling leads to the summit of the 2nd summit, El Diente at 14,159 feet. Gorgeous views of the San Juans reward you as you stand on the summits of El Diente and Mt. Wilson. We return to our vehicle (8-12 hours car to car). We should return to Telluride around 8:00 p.m. Conditions beyond our control may cause a later return time. Two-day climbs are available.
NOTE ON THE ITINERARY: Although we do our very best to follow the schedule listed, the very nature of climbing in an alpine environment requires flexibility. This itinerary is subject to change due to inclement weather, unsafe route conditions, and other reasons beyond our control. Due to inclement weather, last minute decisions are sometimes made to save the trip from being completely cancelled.
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