Absolutely beautiful day for it, cool 45/50 degrees up top and not a single cloud in the sky. Some stronger wind gusts coming from the west while on the ridge seemed to die down as the day went on. Ive wanted to do this hike for awhile now, and would have been very disappointed in myself if i didn't bag it during my time in Colorado this summer. Probably my last hike in Colorado before i leave in a few days. Love the San Juans. Took the Southwest ridge and came down the standard route. The ridge was wonderful, some fun class 3 and definitely could have made it class 4 if you wanted. Unique rock formations on the ridge, almost cathedral like in some spots. Honestly i didn't like the standard route, it felt far more dangerous than the ridge because of the steep slope and loose rocks.. saw 4 deer and a handful of pikas. Good amount of fellow adventurers due to it being a Saturday. 7.43 miles from the 2wd trailhead. My super-roo definitely woulda made it further but didn't really feel like trying when i rolled in around 11pm Friday. Until next time, Colorado!