OK, good info. I can work with this. Thanks all for the responses!madmattd wrote: ↑Tue Jun 17, 2025 12:21 pm The trough has loose and mostly-solid areas depending on the line you take - it's pretty wide with lots of options. But it's not this giant pile of loose garbage ready to all let go at once. I'm not sure it's even as bad as Sneffels SW Ridge (the lower portion in the gullies) from the looseness aspect, but it's not a terrible comparison. The trough is long, and fairly steep, but nothing all that bad. Still enough loose rock to warrant a helmet and care when others are around imo. Plenty of discussion out there about the move at the top of the trough and alternate options.
Kelso Ridge compared to Keyhole Route
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