The Crestone Traverse stands apart as one of Colorado's great 14er traverses. A continuous link between Crestone Peak and Crestone Needle that combines low difficulty technical climbing, sustained exposure, and genuine route finding challenges across two of the state's most serious 14ers. It's an objective that experienced Colorado mountaineers work toward for years before they're ready to attempt it.

The traverse itself is the heart of the challenge. After summiting one peak, climbers must find the entrance to an exposed path before reaching the end of the route where they navigate a narrow, exposed ridge connecting to Crestone Needle on terrain that requires careful movement, solid rock climbing technique, and the mental composure to stay focused with significant exposure on both sides. Conditions, rock quality, and route-finding all play a role in making this possible in a day but best done over a couple.

With significant knowledge of the route finding and logistics of a successful climb we are happy to help you traverse both summits. For mountaineers ready to take on one of Colorado's true alpine classics, the Crestone Traverse is an objective that delivers an unmatched sense of accomplishment.