brichardsson - Aug 29, 2018 4:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2018
a fun route
that was *barely* class 3. good warm up for torreys/grays
ericd - Aug 18, 2018 10:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2018
#40, Ouray lunch followed by a Sneffels summit
TMI trailhead data (2WD, lower/upper 4WD, really?) ...basically add 2 miles if your in a Nissan Sentra rental. Started at 2:30pm, "the new 6am" after a leisurely lunch at Maggies in Ouray. A 6hr climb up the solid rock SW ridge with a NE couloir class 3 variation. Gaining 3,560' in 5.8 miles made this my 40th CO14er to summit. Cheers!
Walkoutnow - Aug 5, 2018 2:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2018
Wish I had my jeep...
In POS rental, so had to start at @10.7K ft, below the lower TH. We didn't really mind, but hiking up that road for a couple of miles is not that enjoyable. Wishing I had my jeep in Texas while watching all these guys have fun cruising up to the upper TH! We did ok on time though - 3:15 up, and that was taking our time. Fun climb, but if you want more true scrambling, maybe the ridge will provide it.
BLong - Jul 12, 2018 4:38 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2018
SW Ridge > South Slopes
Drove Imogene Pass > Yankee Boy Basin. On the peak SW Ridge > South Slopes
Wheelbarrow - Feb 5, 2018 11:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2017
#20
Made for a nice rest day ;) Quick route with standout views in the Switzerland of America. I spent 2 hours organizing the registry box so I hope its less like a stuffed up trash can if you see it now :)
mlynn25 - Oct 26, 2017 2:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2014
Kieva, Sean and I climbed the standard route, snow towards top of lavender couloir, manageable with microspikes. The route is full of loose rock so descent not so fun.
stokel - Jun 19, 2017 10:29 am Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2017
Ski Tour
Great summit, not so great skiing.
yadahzoemtn - Mar 18, 2017 5:00 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2016
Windy but beautiful
Loved this mountain. Next time I will try the ridge
#1 9-05-16 Bad weather the day before chased us off of the ascent to Castle Peak, but today brought deep blue skies, scattered clouds and winds which would have tipped Paul Bunyan over. But we made it anyway. Yankee Boy Basin road (@11,195'), Wrights Lake spur, and you know the rest of the standard route. Up in 3+17. Met many fine people including an 11-year old boy named Lucas who, with his father, joined us on the wind-swept summit. One of my favorite 14ers so far. With Lana. Next time we'll try the southwest ridge from Blue Lakes Pass.
My first 14er! Took the standard route up Lavender Colouir, with plenty of snow still hanging on. I didn't have any traction or ice axe, just hiking shoes and a trekking pole. It was sketchy going up and even more so going down. http://udink.org/2016/07/07/mount-sneffels-and-handies-peak/
tcingrum - Jun 29, 2016 11:46 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2016
Lavender col
Almost got turned back by icy col. Went for it anyway. Safer on decent after sun softened snow. Amazing place. Don't forget your axe.
buzzdainer - Jun 26, 2016 12:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2015
Lavender Col
Followed the standard route up. A slightly tricky move to crawl up into the V slot above Lavender Col, but it is more scary-looking (for me, because I'm chicken) than actually difficult.
cmarks7clouds - May 17, 2016 8:29 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 1989
Beautiful Autumn
Couldn't have asked for a better day. Had some moist clouds (Yay) to walk thru mid morning but they gave way to just an incredible, multi-colored day. It's one of those you just want to stay up there on a while.
The threesome that cashed it in at Saddleback missed a real treat.
damgaard - Oct 11, 2015 2:16 pm Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2015
Great mountain
Coming in a 2 wheel drive rental I had to start from the lower trailhead. Hiked up via Blue Lakes Pass and SW ridge. Decent via normal route. Perfect weather and some ok scrambling on the way up. Views from the summit were great, even with a little haze in the distance.
BradBartick - Sep 4, 2015 9:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2015
Great weather
Some great photos were possible. Fall she is a comin.
brichardsson - Aug 29, 2018 4:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2018
a fun routethat was *barely* class 3. good warm up for torreys/grays
ericd - Aug 18, 2018 10:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2018
#40, Ouray lunch followed by a Sneffels summitTMI trailhead data (2WD, lower/upper 4WD, really?) ...basically add 2 miles if your in a Nissan Sentra rental. Started at 2:30pm, "the new 6am" after a leisurely lunch at Maggies in Ouray. A 6hr climb up the solid rock SW ridge with a NE couloir class 3 variation. Gaining 3,560' in 5.8 miles made this my 40th CO14er to summit. Cheers!
Walkoutnow - Aug 5, 2018 2:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2018
Wish I had my jeep...In POS rental, so had to start at @10.7K ft, below the lower TH. We didn't really mind, but hiking up that road for a couple of miles is not that enjoyable. Wishing I had my jeep in Texas while watching all these guys have fun cruising up to the upper TH! We did ok on time though - 3:15 up, and that was taking our time. Fun climb, but if you want more true scrambling, maybe the ridge will provide it.
DukeJH - Jul 17, 2018 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2018
Beautiful Class 3 DayBluebird day with great company.
BLong - Jul 12, 2018 4:38 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2018
SW Ridge > South SlopesDrove Imogene Pass > Yankee Boy Basin. On the peak SW Ridge > South Slopes
Wheelbarrow - Feb 5, 2018 11:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2017
#20Made for a nice rest day ;) Quick route with standout views in the Switzerland of America. I spent 2 hours organizing the registry box so I hope its less like a stuffed up trash can if you see it now :)
mlynn25 - Oct 26, 2017 2:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2014
Mount SneffelsPerfect weather for out summit
rockymountain_guac - Oct 11, 2017 6:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2017
the 4thGreat Day,
Onager - Jul 7, 2017 4:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2017
Good times on SnefelofogusKieva, Sean and I climbed the standard route, snow towards top of lavender couloir, manageable with microspikes. The route is full of loose rock so descent not so fun.
stokel - Jun 19, 2017 10:29 am Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2017
Ski TourGreat summit, not so great skiing.
yadahzoemtn - Mar 18, 2017 5:00 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2016
Windy but beautifulLoved this mountain. Next time I will try the ridge
wannabepeakbagger - Nov 24, 2016 2:09 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2016
from Yankee BoyShorter hike than I thought. Didn't get started until about 10am. Pretty darn windy out
utclimber - Oct 16, 2016 5:07 pm
Standard routeHiked some time in the late 90s.
Moogie737 - Sep 6, 2016 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2016
On a very windy day#1 9-05-16 Bad weather the day before chased us off of the ascent to Castle Peak, but today brought deep blue skies, scattered clouds and winds which would have tipped Paul Bunyan over. But we made it anyway. Yankee Boy Basin road (@11,195'), Wrights Lake spur, and you know the rest of the standard route. Up in 3+17. Met many fine people including an 11-year old boy named Lucas who, with his father, joined us on the wind-swept summit. One of my favorite 14ers so far. With Lana. Next time we'll try the southwest ridge from Blue Lakes Pass.
Udink - Jul 8, 2016 3:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2016
Standard Route up Lavender ColMy first 14er! Took the standard route up Lavender Colouir, with plenty of snow still hanging on. I didn't have any traction or ice axe, just hiking shoes and a trekking pole. It was sketchy going up and even more so going down. http://udink.org/2016/07/07/mount-sneffels-and-handies-peak/
tcingrum - Jun 29, 2016 11:46 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2016
Lavender colAlmost got turned back by icy col. Went for it anyway. Safer on decent after sun softened snow. Amazing place. Don't forget your axe.
buzzdainer - Jun 26, 2016 12:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2015
Lavender ColFollowed the standard route up. A slightly tricky move to crawl up into the V slot above Lavender Col, but it is more scary-looking (for me, because I'm chicken) than actually difficult.
cmarks7clouds - May 17, 2016 8:29 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 1989
Beautiful AutumnCouldn't have asked for a better day. Had some moist clouds (Yay) to walk thru mid morning but they gave way to just an incredible, multi-colored day. It's one of those you just want to stay up there on a while.
The threesome that cashed it in at Saddleback missed a real treat.
damgaard - Oct 11, 2015 2:16 pm Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2015
Great mountainComing in a 2 wheel drive rental I had to start from the lower trailhead. Hiked up via Blue Lakes Pass and SW ridge. Decent via normal route. Perfect weather and some ok scrambling on the way up. Views from the summit were great, even with a little haze in the distance.
BradBartick - Sep 4, 2015 9:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2015
Great weatherSome great photos were possible. Fall she is a comin.