Local Guide to Grays and Torreys Peak for First-Timers

Thanks for watching this local guide to Grays and Torreys Peak in Colorado. These mountains are the traditional homeland of the Arapaho, Ute, and Cheyenne people. Some of the trails have been around since before settlers came. Visit with respect. Always check the weather before you go. You can type in the exact peak into weather.gov and get pin-point weather forecasts. Just scroll down to the chart and get accurate weather data for your hike. Support my channel - buy me a backcountry coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/megintheforest I don't accept sponsored gear or trips. I don't hawk courses. And I don't gatekeep information. My mission is to tell my story completely for free. This channel is completely funded by me. As always, visit the mountains responsibly! Always pack out your trash including water bottles, fruit peels, toilet paper, and anything else you bring with you. Leave only footprints. Follow all closures, fire bans, drone regulations (no drones in wilderness areas), and dog rules (dogs must be leashed on all trails). ✨ Summiting your first 14er? Here are a few hand-picked resources just for you: Top 14er tips for beginners: https://bit.ly/3Vw2Y2I Mental tips for summiting your first mountain: https://bit.ly/4aaRp5w The Ultimate 14er Packing List: https://bit.ly/3TylLaV Practice Leave No Trace: https://bit.ly/leaveitbetterthanufoundit Hiking Safely in Colorado: https://bit.ly/cohikingtips ✨ Follow me… Pinterest:   / aforestfox   TikTok:   / foxintheforestblog   IG:   / megintheforest   ✨ Additional Resources ✨ Your Complete Guide to Grays and Torreys Peak: https://bit.ly/4aqSUMy The Kelso Ridge Route is a Great Beginner Scramble: https://bit.ly/3x7mwQG A Look at the Best 14ers for Beginners: https://bit.ly/3TSGMyp Stunning Colorado 14ers Near Denver for all Abilities: https://bit.ly/3xf1cch Mt Quandary is a Great Beginner 14er and Here’s How to Do it: https://bit.ly/3PEL0r1 13ers in Colorado You’ve Got to Check Out: https://bit.ly/colorado13ers ✨ My favorite gear: OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn REI Flash 22 Hiking Pack: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvVaq REI Cork-Grip Hiking Poles: https://rei.pxf.io/POvVZe Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Duece of Spades Toilet Trowel: https://alnk.to/2Qyx6dv Nitecore NU25 400 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp: https://alnk.to/bEkq8CG SOL emergency bivvy sack: https://rei.pxf.io/7a9Oq3 More incredible gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/meginthef... NOTE These are affiliate links. Meaning I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel and it means a lot, so thank you! Snag the Colorado Packing List: https://bit.ly/coloradopackinglist ✨ About the Photos and Video: Transparency is important to me when it comes to photography. There is Instagram and there is reality. And you should be inspired by BOTH. #coloradoadventure #coloradohikes #coloradotravel #colorado14er #mountainsummit I intentionally use photos and videos that have been edited for color and lighting, and ones that haven’t. All the photos and videos you see of these incredible Vail hikes were taken by me. I rarely edit other people out of photos (and I would make a note here if I did!). ✨ Time stamps: 00:00 - intro 00:17 - Hiking facts 00:26 - Is Grays and Torreys Peak good for beginners? 00:31 - Best time to hike 00:45 - Do you need an SUV to reach the trailhead? 00:50 - Bes time to start your hike for solitude 00:56 - Safety information 01:11 - About the hike 01:50 - what to pack 02:21 - outro