Torreys and Grays Weather

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Be_Ku21
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Torreys and Grays Weather

Post by Be_Ku21 »

Attempting my first 14er this weekend and the weather looks less than ideal. It’s supposed to rain all day Saturday and then snow Saturday not going into late Sunday morning. Originally had planned to be there early Sunday morning but I’m wondering if this is still doable between the road conditions to get there and obviously the trail conditions and my safety.
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Re: Torreys and Grays Weather

Post by two lunches »

you'll come to find over the course of your 14er journey that weather, not your calendar, decides when you get the opportunity to summit a mountain. be safe out there!
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Re: Torreys and Grays Weather

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Its very doable. Dress for success!

As long as you have good tires and high clearance the road should be passable.
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Re: Torreys and Grays Weather

Post by AndrewJCraigie »

two lunches wrote: ↑Fri Sep 12, 2025 9:04 am you'll come to find over the course of your 14er journey that weather, not your calendar, decides when you get the opportunity to summit a mountain. be safe out there!
this. I would advise waiting for a nicer weekend, especially for your first - you'll have a better time.