Mount Sniktau Climber's Log

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vanny37

vanny37 - Oct 2, 2006 3:48 am Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2006

Windy!  Sucess!

Nice hike. Little windy up on the ridges. Perfect for a quick outing on my way back home from Denver.

eric b

eric b - Sep 27, 2006 9:39 pm

Acclimation

This kids from the east so getting use to the altitude was the main purpose of this in preparation for the class 4 kelso ridge on Torreys

bjd5578

bjd5578 - Sep 14, 2006 4:06 am Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2006

Sniktau in April  Sucess!

This was the second time I tried Sniktau. The first time, the year before, my hiking partner and I got pinned down in a nasty wind/snow storm on the top of the ridge. This year, we were more prepared with cold weather gear and managed to knock this 13er down.

Be warned: don't underestimate the wind on this peak and ridge!

kcmule

kcmule - Sep 4, 2006 12:33 am Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2006

Fun and Easy  Sucess!

I liked this short hike. It was easy to get to, and it was just strenuous enough to keep away the hordes of visitors to Loveland Pass. The views were great for a 13er, Grays and Torreys are right there, Longs Peak, the Mummy Range, the Never Summers, the Gore Range, and much more.

ElliottDavis

ElliottDavis - Jun 26, 2006 8:36 pm Date Climbed: Jan 10, 2004

Sunsetus Maximus from SW Ridge  Sucess!

I took what might be my best Colorado sunset photo ever from Sniktau; peaks forever in golden light.

Gahugafuga

Gahugafuga - Jun 20, 2006 7:24 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2005

Fall Hike  Sucess!

Climbed this one after the season's first snowfall on scattered patches of snow. It gave me an excuse to play with my new ice axe so that made it worthwhile. Back down on the pass, I saw two boarders helping their buddy back to the car after he blew out his knee. So worth it to end your season for a 6" jump onto 2" of packed ice in October!

Woodie Hopper

Woodie Hopper - May 27, 2006 10:17 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2006

SW ridge  Sucess!

Climbed with my wife. Great weather, not much wind until we turned around. We had the summit to ourselves- won't happen unless you get an early start. Nice hike.

Bob Sihler

Bob Sihler - May 24, 2006 12:39 am Date Climbed: Apr 5, 2006

SW Ridge  Sucess!

less snow than I expected, timing was good because storm with high winds and blowing snow came in as I returned to Loveland Pass-- definitely a reminder to go prepared even on short, easy treks

Kiefer

Kiefer - May 18, 2006 10:14 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2006

SW Ridge  Sucess!

A quick 90 minute up and back jaunt. Good mountain for conditioning with views!

rkymtn

rkymtn - Apr 1, 2006 8:20 pm Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2006

Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge  Sucess!

This was a quick outing for Haliku and me. The route was windswept and straight forward. Overall, this was a leisurely ascent with great views.
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11/28/09 - A quick outing with my wife. Her first intro to "winter" climbing.

csmcgranahan

csmcgranahan - Mar 25, 2006 10:23 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2006

Southwest Ridge  Sucess!

Got an early 7:00am start to beat the crowds at Loveland Pass. Great views from the ridge. Sat alone on the summit for about a half hour soaking it all in!

Brian Kalet

Brian Kalet - Mar 20, 2006 5:46 pm Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2006

Southwest Ridge (ascent), North Face (descent)  Sucess!

Skied from the summit!

SteamboatClimber

SteamboatClimber - Feb 18, 2006 10:57 pm Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2006

Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge  Sucess!

Hiked this with my wife and brother. It was super windy with gusts easily over 40 mph. Other than the wind it was a good hike for a saturday morning.

Foxy Long Bottoms

Foxy Long Bottoms - Feb 13, 2006 3:34 pm Date Climbed: Feb 12, 2006

SW Ridge  Sucess!

East hike. Up and off before breakfast, leaving enough time to spend the day climbing rock!

chicagotransplant

chicagotransplant - Jan 9, 2006 9:02 pm

Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge via Loveland Pass Date Climbed: Octobet 16, 2004  Sucess!

I must have been the only one not skiing off Loveland Pass...

ChaddBragg - Aug 14, 2005 12:52 pm

Route Climbed: from Loveland Pass Date Climbed: 7/31/05  Sucess!

Fun little hike and I only had to share the summit of Sinktau with a couple of chimunks since most people were stopping at the ridge

umbra alta

umbra alta - Jun 22, 2005 1:37 pm

Route Climbed: West ridge Date Climbed: March 2003  Sucess!

Hiked this as rehab for a broken ankle. A great acclimatizer for altitude as well.

Paul Burkholder

Paul Burkholder - Jun 14, 2005 4:52 pm

Route Climbed: SW ridge Date Climbed: May 15, 2005  Sucess!

This was my most recent climb of this convenient peak. I often drive to Denver for business and the last few years I have made it a point to stretch my legs here. Beautiful views.

bigwilly

bigwilly - May 29, 2005 7:33 pm

Route Climbed: Southwest ridge Date Climbed: May 28, 2005  Sucess!

Nice short easy hike. Spectacular views. Would be great as an after work/school hike.

mr_g

mr_g - Apr 25, 2005 10:25 am

Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge Date Climbed: April 24, 2005  Sucess!

Very windy and visibility was limited due to a storm that blew in. Two others were hiking up to the ridge to ski a chute back to their card on US6.



The round trip was under 3 hours, and the snow cover was very limited. There were alot of cornices on the final pitch, but I stayed on the trail and to the west side to avoid them.

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