Rugged and Dangerous

Remote and rugged, the Crestones are not accessible by automobile and require a person to hike in to experience their beauty. Located between the San Luis Valley and the great plains, the Crestones are notorious for creating their own weather. Often you can see rain and thunder directly above the Crestones while the rest of Colorado is experiencing clear and sunny weather. The ruggedness and isolation, along with rapidly changing weather make the Crestones deadly as many climbers have lost their lives on or around these peaks.