Wetterhorn Peak

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 10/8/2017, By: majiqman
Info: Agree with Bill on this one.
Just some snow in the trail on the north faces just before you gain the southeast ridge to the peak. 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 10/3/2017, By: kwhit24
Info: 4WD road was clear to TH just a little muddy from the rain and runoff. Trail is clear up through the boulder field and then there is some snow below the saddle. We didn't need any traction on our hike but we did notice crampon spike marks along the entire trail so I'm guessing it varies day to day. We didn't see anyone on either the road or the trail from Friday night through Saturday morning. It did start to snow pretty good at 8:30 after we made it back down to the saddle. Winter is here 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 9/30/2017, By: Thevirtualsherpa
Info: Trail is dry until about ridge line where there is about 2-3 inches of snow. Didn't complicate things too much until one slab section towards the top. Microspikes are def necessary unless you have feet like a ninja. My advice would be this: stay on left side of ridge until you get to final wall, take that up right, then finish on left side. Feel free to message me on social media for more information. 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 9/5/2017, By: vmunson
Info: Trail is well marked and well cairned. Towards the top scramble we ended up following some cairns and another couple followed other ones, we probably picked the harder route, but no problem. There are a few small creek crossings but no problem in any type of hiking boots. No snow at all. Bring poles your knees will thank you on the way down! We went on a Monday so there was only 3 other hikers on the whole trip, definitely a good idea because it wouldn't be that easy two way traffic. 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 9/4/2017, By: jweimar
Info: Found a white cell phone. If anyone is missing please send me a text at 719-648-2206. There is a lock on the phone. 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 9/4/2017, By: E_A_Marcus_949
Info: As stated in my TH status, took a stock Subaru Legacy to 2WD TH. There's plenty of dispersed camping and car-camping spots available. The hike between 2WD and upper TH is steep and rocky but dry. After that the trail is entirely dry and easy to follow, even in the dark. No snow in sight, boulder field has a nice trail through it. Class 3 sections are sturdy with lots of good hand- and foot-holds. We went left at the "V"-notch. We ended up going right at the Prow - go left... the right looks to have cairns but it's steep and loose - we corrected this on the way down and pointed other folks in the right direction. 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 8/20/2017, By: Terraphilia
Info: As stated before sections of the road to the trailhead should require 4WD and decent clearance; however, I saw some people with sedans at the trailhead, so take that as you will. Entire route is still snow-free and the trail and rock was dry. Very nice climb. 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 8/7/2017, By: Chagster1
Info: The first 11 miles up to the trailhead is in great condition and any passenger vehicle can make it. The last .7 miles on the 4 Wheel Drive trailhead is exactly as it is stated on the website. You will probably tear something up if you don't have a good 4 Wheel drive vehicle. The trail up to Wetterhorn is in perfect condition. One of the best I have seen in a long time. 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 8/2/2017, By: Patrickk
Info: Great day on the mountain. Wildflowers are still in bloom. Fun climb! 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 7/31/2017, By: ACHRISTINEHUEY
Info: It was quite a wet day on Wetterhorn. After camping just below the trailhead, (there is plenty of great car camping along Henson Creek road) we awoke to a misty morning. We started at 6 am, plenty of time to summit and hike down before a medium chance of thunderstorms at noon. The walk up through the valley was a little muddy but in great overall condition. I find all of the trails in the Uncompahgre Wilderness to be in pristine condition! Before reaching the saddle, the trail meanders through a rocky field featuring the MOST marmots I have ever seen! Once on the ridge, we were completely enveloped in a cloud but otherwise excited for the scrambling ahead. Because of all the mist, I was worried about the rock on the class 3 section being slippery, but this was not the case at all! Our fingers were a little cold, but just an added challenge. The route to the Prow was a little hard to spot, we ended up climbing a few sections that could have been avoided. Once past the Prow, the final pitch was fairly straight forward! Very strange feeling being above 14,000 with 15' of visibility. Helps to overcome fears of exposure however! haha Great hike, I can't wait to go back with clear weather. 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 6/25/2017, By: kinglouie
Info: 99% summer conditions. Fewer snow crossings than Uncompahgre, again hard packed and not a big deal. Fun climbing at the end! 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 6/25/2017, By: Sglm14
Info: Perfect day yesterday to summit this beautiful peak! Patches of snow on the basin but completely dry from the ridge to the summit. Brought microspikes but didn't even use them. 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 6/18/2017, By: IsaacD
Info: Made it to the top on 6/16. Only people on the peak all day. Some snow fields to cross throughout the route but we were able to make it without flotation or traction. Ridge up to the summit mostly free of snow, just had to avoid in a couple of spots. Some jeeps had made it to the upper TH later in the day. 

Route: Southeast Ridge
Posted On: 5/29/2017, By: graberz
Info: Lower Matterhorn TH is open. One vehicle did make it through some snow drifts to near the upper TH. We cut a lot of distance by heading straight up to the saddle. There is a lot of snow on the ridge. We bypassed some of the rock maneuvers and just snow climbed. As mentioned the final class 3 pitch had some ice but avoidable with great hand holds. Be aware of cornices on the ridge. 2 others completed the ridge and 2 climbed the face today. You would definitely want snow shoes for later morning. Beautiful day! 

Route: East Face
Posted On: 5/28/2017, By: SnowAlien
Info: The final Class 3 pitch has some ice patches. Mostly avoidable, but I found it interesting. Looked like still a lot of snow on the ridge. Continuous snow starts around 11,500k, plenty of snow patches before then.