beautiful mountain. 25ft. of hard ass snow made the top of the exit couloir a little hairy with my big ass camera/tripod.
Rocky Alps - Sep 8, 2009 7:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2009
Southwest Ridge / Lavender Col Loop
I'd been looking forward to climbing another 14er after a four year hiatus, and Mount Sneffels was my first choice. It was the first big mountain my younger brothers Chris and Johnny have climbed, and they did quite well considering it was their first time scrambling as well. The rocks were a bit loose on the lower sections of the southwest ridge, but the final few hundred yards were really solid and a blast to climb on. The views from the summit were among the best I've seen. Despite not going though Blue Lakes Basin (which I've heard has some great scenery), Yankee Boy Basin was still quite nice as well. I wussed out and didn't park all the way at the top of the 4WD road, but the hike back down was still quite enjoyable. See "Long-Awaited Return to Colorado" trip report for details.
One of the most interesting routes on a peak I have had the pleasure to ascend. It was a little exhilarating coming down through the v-notch. See my Trip Report about doing seven 14ers in eight days.
strudolyubov - Aug 24, 2009 2:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2009
Southwest Ridge
Summited Mount Sneffels (second summit since 2001) via Southwest Ridge route starting from the lower Yankee Boy TH. Returned the same way. Fun scramble, great views!
PhenomenalWoman - Aug 22, 2009 10:02 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2009
First 14er!!
My second official peak during my Colorado journey. An ill-equipped climber managed to get his rental car stuck on the road between the lower and upper trail heads at Yankee Boy Basin, so we added an extra 4 miles roundtrip to our day. Approach was relatively easy, however ascent was somewhat difficult on the loose dirt and rock. Choose to climb boulders on the way up. Reached the summit as snow started to fall, leaving the top empty for us to enjoy. Very nice experience, and great memories of my first 14er. :)
Eleutheros - Aug 20, 2009 2:14 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2009
Via Yankee Boy & Lav Col
An unsuspecting Ford Edge lay pierced by a subversive boulder, blocking access to the upper trailhead.
It snowed for a short time on the summit, sending other adventurers sliding down the scree of Sneffels' rusty, rotten slopes. We remained on top as the weather cleared to allow breathtaking views of jagged peaks, deep basins, the Teakettle, Dallas, the Blue Lakes, Ridgway and beyond. I would like to climb this again in winter!
TiogaBradford - Aug 2, 2009 12:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2009
Floored by the Beauty!
Maybe the most beautiful hike of the seven 14ers I've climbed. Yankee Boy Basin is truly spectacular! We took the Standard Route, but once we got to the snow gully, we had to climb up the rock ridge on the left due to frozen-over, slick snow (we had no crampons). The same snow gully was thawed out and slushy on the way down. Couldn't have asked for better weather and better company! (my two brothers and a great friend).
Great success, summitted solo from Blue Lakes Trailhead and linked up with the standard route! Awesome scenary and spectacular summit views! Some snow still remained in the Lavender so I utilized the adjacent western ridgeline.
I am so thrilled to have finally summitted this fantastic mountain I've gazed at, on 'many a trips' heading southbound from Montrose!
Climbed via the South Slopes from Yankee Boy Basin. A beautiful hike through the basin to Sneffels' talus-strewn slopes. Once at the col the climb became more difficult. In order to avoid the snow, we took the alternative cairned route to the summit. After hearing a clap of thunder in the distance during our short respite on the summt we quickly made our way back to the trailhead at the bottom of Yankee Boy Basin.
Signed-in at 7:08AM where I met Ben & Ed we all climbed together and reached the summit at 8:58. Spectacular views all around and ideal weather. Stayed about 15 mins. then back to the registry at 11:00AM. My 1st summit of 2009 and 43rd 14'er........Sweet!
Climbed the day after running Imogene Pass run. A beautiful hike with my son and dog.
About 12 summits so far up Sneffels, different routes, different times of the year.
Climbed SW Ridge with Prakash after earlier climbing Gilpin. Second time up this peak.
tioga - Jul 6, 2009 8:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2009
Standard Route
Started at the lower trailhead from the Yankee Boy Basin and ascended the 4WD trail to the upper trailhead. Then began on the Blue Lakes Trail. At the snow couloir, we had to take the route on the rocks, since the snow was too steep and slippery to climb. Summitted with my two brothers and a friend.
Darren9 - Nov 7, 2009 1:41 am
Snake was the right choiceGot spanked on the N. Face a year earlier, had to come back and climb ice to get this one done! A great route, but a little loose at the top.
PHenry - Oct 8, 2009 9:50 am Date Climbed: May 20, 2009
Birthday chutes in MayFun snow climb up the chute farthest left...snow was very dusty from the wind storms.
JustinShapiro - Sep 13, 2009 4:35 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2006
From Yankee Boy BasinParked at the 4WD parking and it was a very easy climb. Only took an hour to reach the summit.
byates - Sep 11, 2009 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2009
Easier than I thoughtLeft the outhouse at 6 am on top at 8 back by 9:30.
climbhighnow - Sep 9, 2009 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2009
Lavender Colbeautiful mountain. 25ft. of hard ass snow made the top of the exit couloir a little hairy with my big ass camera/tripod.
Rocky Alps - Sep 8, 2009 7:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2009
Southwest Ridge / Lavender Col LoopI'd been looking forward to climbing another 14er after a four year hiatus, and Mount Sneffels was my first choice. It was the first big mountain my younger brothers Chris and Johnny have climbed, and they did quite well considering it was their first time scrambling as well. The rocks were a bit loose on the lower sections of the southwest ridge, but the final few hundred yards were really solid and a blast to climb on. The views from the summit were among the best I've seen. Despite not going though Blue Lakes Basin (which I've heard has some great scenery), Yankee Boy Basin was still quite nice as well. I wussed out and didn't park all the way at the top of the 4WD road, but the hike back down was still quite enjoyable. See "Long-Awaited Return to Colorado" trip report for details.
gimpilator - Sep 5, 2009 8:41 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2009
Lavender ColOne of the most interesting routes on a peak I have had the pleasure to ascend. It was a little exhilarating coming down through the v-notch. See my Trip Report about doing seven 14ers in eight days.
strudolyubov - Aug 24, 2009 2:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2009
Southwest RidgeSummited Mount Sneffels (second summit since 2001) via Southwest Ridge route starting from the lower Yankee Boy TH. Returned the same way. Fun scramble, great views!
PhenomenalWoman - Aug 22, 2009 10:02 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2009
First 14er!!My second official peak during my Colorado journey. An ill-equipped climber managed to get his rental car stuck on the road between the lower and upper trail heads at Yankee Boy Basin, so we added an extra 4 miles roundtrip to our day. Approach was relatively easy, however ascent was somewhat difficult on the loose dirt and rock. Choose to climb boulders on the way up. Reached the summit as snow started to fall, leaving the top empty for us to enjoy. Very nice experience, and great memories of my first 14er. :)
Eleutheros - Aug 20, 2009 2:14 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2009
Via Yankee Boy & Lav ColAn unsuspecting Ford Edge lay pierced by a subversive boulder, blocking access to the upper trailhead.
It snowed for a short time on the summit, sending other adventurers sliding down the scree of Sneffels' rusty, rotten slopes. We remained on top as the weather cleared to allow breathtaking views of jagged peaks, deep basins, the Teakettle, Dallas, the Blue Lakes, Ridgway and beyond. I would like to climb this again in winter!
TiogaBradford - Aug 2, 2009 12:18 am Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2009
Floored by the Beauty!Maybe the most beautiful hike of the seven 14ers I've climbed. Yankee Boy Basin is truly spectacular! We took the Standard Route, but once we got to the snow gully, we had to climb up the rock ridge on the left due to frozen-over, slick snow (we had no crampons). The same snow gully was thawed out and slushy on the way down. Couldn't have asked for better weather and better company! (my two brothers and a great friend).
pyerger - Jul 31, 2009 3:13 pm
the snakeThe snake!! A little late in the season.
bruceg - Jul 30, 2009 9:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 29, 1989
Standard routeGreat climb.
dakotaconcrete - Jul 29, 2009 9:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2009
Redemption via Blue LakesGreat success, summitted solo from Blue Lakes Trailhead and linked up with the standard route! Awesome scenary and spectacular summit views! Some snow still remained in the Lavender so I utilized the adjacent western ridgeline.
I am so thrilled to have finally summitted this fantastic mountain I've gazed at, on 'many a trips' heading southbound from Montrose!
Tahawus - Jul 25, 2009 5:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2009
Mount SneffelsClimbed via the South Slopes from Yankee Boy Basin. A beautiful hike through the basin to Sneffels' talus-strewn slopes. Once at the col the climb became more difficult. In order to avoid the snow, we took the alternative cairned route to the summit. After hearing a clap of thunder in the distance during our short respite on the summt we quickly made our way back to the trailhead at the bottom of Yankee Boy Basin.
captainbuuda - Jul 21, 2009 2:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2009
great funAmazing place. Surprised that no one else was on the south ridge route. Always great to be alone with God on top though. Great experience.
myrone - Jul 15, 2009 10:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2009
Via Yankee Boy BasinSigned-in at 7:08AM where I met Ben & Ed we all climbed together and reached the summit at 8:58. Spectacular views all around and ideal weather. Stayed about 15 mins. then back to the registry at 11:00AM. My 1st summit of 2009 and 43rd 14'er........Sweet!
Liba Kopeckova - Jul 8, 2009 3:32 am
Standard route via Yankee Boy BasinClimbed the day after running Imogene Pass run. A beautiful hike with my son and dog.
About 12 summits so far up Sneffels, different routes, different times of the year.
chicagotransplant - Jul 6, 2009 10:59 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
SW RidgeClimbed SW Ridge with Prakash after earlier climbing Gilpin. Second time up this peak.
tioga - Jul 6, 2009 8:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2009
Standard RouteStarted at the lower trailhead from the Yankee Boy Basin and ascended the 4WD trail to the upper trailhead. Then began on the Blue Lakes Trail. At the snow couloir, we had to take the route on the rocks, since the snow was too steep and slippery to climb. Summitted with my two brothers and a friend.