Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: August 21, 2005
Failed once last year on this and came back for another try. Made quick time up the road and up the first gully. Lavender Col is a lot of loose dirt and scree and it's better to stay farther left if you can as there is more solid talus. The 2nd gully is easy and the V-notch is overrated as a move. We made the summit in about 3 hours.
Route Climbed: Standard through Yankee Boy Date Climbed: July 22, 1990
First anniversary excursion for novice hikers turned out to be the one that hooked us! We hiked from just above Camp Bird Mine after taking our VW rabbit as high as we could get it. Incredible wildflowers and then the view from the top...
Went back this summer (near our 16th anniversary) and got within striking distance at the trailhead with our 6- and 9-year olds, but will have to wait a year to get them back to the top...
Route Climbed: Lavender Col - Yankee Boy Basin Date Climbed: Aug 6 2005
My sons, Troy & Patrick along with Molly the mt mutt, climbed Mt Sneffels on a rainy cloudy morning. We were the first to summit unless the two before us climbed it in one hour. If they did then we were the second to summit. We were on the summit alone which is unusal for Sneffels. We could not get a view of anything but clouds. The scree was bothersome but what's new. I'm sure glad they did all those improvements on the trail. This is Molly's second and my third time. Pat's & Troy's first. No register on the summit.
Route Climbed: Lavender Col Date Climbed: August 6, 2005
The day started out with a steady drizzle but finally let up around 9am. The Lavender Col route was a bit muddy so we stayed to the side on the rocks as much as possible. There are spots of snow in convienent places for an occasional snowball....
It was a great climb, the clouds even lifted every now and then to let us see the surrounding area.
One problem though.....There was no summit log. We searched around for it and no luck. Lots of pens had fallen under the summit cairn, but no log.
If you climb this route, watch out for excessive erosion on the way up to the saddle. Try to stay on the bigger rocks and not slide down the fine stuff.
Route Climbed: Snake Couloir Date Climbed: June 25, 2005
Second ascent of Sneffels, but the first by this route. This was one of the best 14er routes I've ever done. Snow was perfect and the weather cooperated until I was off the summit. Great Route!
Route Climbed: Lavender Col Date Climbed: June 11, 2005
This is probably my favorite 14'er climb to date other than Crestone Peak. Tremendous views with an incredible amount of snow persisting in June. With stable snow, this is a great late spring climb. See my trip report.
Route Climbed: Lavender Col (Standard Route) Date Climbed: August 2003
Beautiful Hike. Clouds enclosed us the whole way to the top, then pow! The clouds opened up, and you could see for miles. The lakes down below were crystal blue, it was amazing. On the way down it started to rain, then lighting. The drive back to the campground we saw water ripping through side canyons, you definately don't want to be on that road up through yankee boy basin through a really bad rain storm or you might get washed way down into the river. Although that water was eye catching to watch explode through those canyons.
Route Climbed: Yankee Boy Basin Date Climbed: September 12, 2004
Had a mini suv with little clearance so, we parked at the parking area below the TH. A thunder storm quickly came in, but literally lasted only 5 minutes, and we had clear weather the remainder of the hike. Once on the summit, we saw 2 other storms in the distance so, we took a few quick snapshots and immediately headed down. Gorgeous mountain, gorgeous hike, wish we could have remained on the summit longer....
Route Climbed: Yankee Boy Basin Date Climbed: July 30th, 2004
A very quick climb from the TH, with minimal exposure. And for those seeking more fun, don't go up the SE col, climb the ridgeline next to it for Class 3 fun. Wish I had a 4x4, so I wouldn't have had to hike from the Camp Bird Mine.
Route Climbed: Lavender Col - Yankee Boy Basin Date Climbed: August 31, 2004
Molly the mountain mutt and I left the trailhead (12,000 ft) at about 7 am. Reached Lavender Col about 8:30 and the summit about 10:30. I know, I'm slow but I had to help molly. She can go up places she can't go down. She did quiet well until we got to the excape notch in the couloir. I needed to boost her through. We spent about 20 minutes on top taking pictures, drinking water, eating trail mix, signing the register etc. This is one of the best view summits around. Getting down was easy after getting to the coulier but I had to help Molly 5 times to get there. The new and improved trail half way up the scree to the Col is great. Got back to the TH about noon.
tdoughty - Sep 5, 2005 1:54 pm
Route Climbed: South Ridge Date Climbed: SeptGreat route and position. With Paul Dowdy
ktimm - Aug 24, 2005 5:27 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: July 05cool
jrf - Aug 23, 2005 6:28 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: August 21, 2005Failed once last year on this and came back for another try. Made quick time up the road and up the first gully. Lavender Col is a lot of loose dirt and scree and it's better to stay farther left if you can as there is more solid talus. The 2nd gully is easy and the V-notch is overrated as a move. We made the summit in about 3 hours.
cp0915 - Aug 17, 2005 1:13 pm
Route Climbed: Lavender Col Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2005Nice hike/scramble with Chris. Easy, but fun, and extremely scenic.
jbouman - Aug 14, 2005 9:50 pm
Route Climbed: Standard through Yankee Boy Date Climbed: July 22, 1990First anniversary excursion for novice hikers turned out to be the one that hooked us! We hiked from just above Camp Bird Mine after taking our VW rabbit as high as we could get it. Incredible wildflowers and then the view from the top...
Went back this summer (near our 16th anniversary) and got within striking distance at the trailhead with our 6- and 9-year olds, but will have to wait a year to get them back to the top...
wayneaflick - Aug 9, 2005 2:59 am
Route Climbed: Lavender Col - Yankee Boy Basin Date Climbed: Aug 6 2005My sons, Troy & Patrick along with Molly the mt mutt, climbed Mt Sneffels on a rainy cloudy morning. We were the first to summit unless the two before us climbed it in one hour. If they did then we were the second to summit. We were on the summit alone which is unusal for Sneffels. We could not get a view of anything but clouds. The scree was bothersome but what's new. I'm sure glad they did all those improvements on the trail. This is Molly's second and my third time. Pat's & Troy's first. No register on the summit.
racerextreme - Aug 6, 2005 11:51 pm
Route Climbed: Lavender Col Date Climbed: August 6, 2005The day started out with a steady drizzle but finally let up around 9am. The Lavender Col route was a bit muddy so we stayed to the side on the rocks as much as possible. There are spots of snow in convienent places for an occasional snowball....
It was a great climb, the clouds even lifted every now and then to let us see the surrounding area.
One problem though.....There was no summit log. We searched around for it and no luck. Lots of pens had fallen under the summit cairn, but no log.
If you climb this route, watch out for excessive erosion on the way up to the saddle. Try to stay on the bigger rocks and not slide down the fine stuff.
toddro - Aug 6, 2005 3:26 pm
Route Climbed: Lavender Col Date Climbed: August 2, 2005great climb, great conditions although we were hit by rain and sleet on the descent. the view from the top is amazing!!!
doumall - Jul 13, 2005 3:04 pm
Route Climbed: Lavender Col (Standard Route) Date Climbed: June, 5 200539th 14er!
s_tuning@msn.com - Jun 25, 2005 5:49 pm
Route Climbed: Snake Couloir Date Climbed: June 25, 2005Second ascent of Sneffels, but the first by this route. This was one of the best 14er routes I've ever done. Snow was perfect and the weather cooperated until I was off the summit. Great Route!
Ed F - Jun 20, 2005 8:49 pm
Route Climbed: Lavender Col Date Climbed: June 17, 2005Skied from just above Lavender Col. Nice day.
Trip Report: Skiing Sneffels
shknbke - Jun 13, 2005 9:56 am
Route Climbed: Lavender Col Date Climbed: June 11, 2005This is probably my favorite 14'er climb to date other than Crestone Peak. Tremendous views with an incredible amount of snow persisting in June. With stable snow, this is a great late spring climb. See my trip report.
easleygone - Apr 4, 2005 11:10 pm
Route Climbed: Yankee Boy basin Date Climbed: July 1994One of my favorite Colorado climbs!! Looking down to
Yankee Boy basin and the surrounding peaks was
an incredible summit experience!! Don't miss this one!!
kylerlott - Mar 15, 2005 9:40 pm
Route Climbed: Lavender Col (Standard Route) Date Climbed: August 2003Beautiful Hike. Clouds enclosed us the whole way to the top, then pow! The clouds opened up, and you could see for miles. The lakes down below were crystal blue, it was amazing. On the way down it started to rain, then lighting. The drive back to the campground we saw water ripping through side canyons, you definately don't want to be on that road up through yankee boy basin through a really bad rain storm or you might get washed way down into the river. Although that water was eye catching to watch explode through those canyons.
Larry V - Jan 24, 2005 10:07 pm
Route Climbed: Yankee Boy Basin, south slopes Date Climbed: September 1993Beautiful mountain, beautiful day.
craghag - Dec 12, 2004 12:24 pm
Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge Date Climbed: July 10, 2004Spectacular vistas and a fun scramble! We saw some deer and lots of two legged creatures!
Natasha - Oct 13, 2004 7:23 pm
Route Climbed: Yankee Boy Basin Date Climbed: September 12, 2004Had a mini suv with little clearance so, we parked at the parking area below the TH. A thunder storm quickly came in, but literally lasted only 5 minutes, and we had clear weather the remainder of the hike. Once on the summit, we saw 2 other storms in the distance so, we took a few quick snapshots and immediately headed down. Gorgeous mountain, gorgeous hike, wish we could have remained on the summit longer....
thebeave7 - Sep 10, 2004 3:18 am
Route Climbed: Yankee Boy Basin Date Climbed: July 30th, 2004A very quick climb from the TH, with minimal exposure. And for those seeking more fun, don't go up the SE col, climb the ridgeline next to it for Class 3 fun. Wish I had a 4x4, so I wouldn't have had to hike from the Camp Bird Mine.
Eric J Lee
WildmanDallas - Sep 6, 2004 3:53 am
Route Climbed: Yankee Boy Basin Date Climbed: August 3. 20045th time up; I never tire of this mountain.
wayneaflick - Sep 2, 2004 7:19 pm
Route Climbed: Lavender Col - Yankee Boy Basin Date Climbed: August 31, 2004Molly the mountain mutt and I left the trailhead (12,000 ft) at about 7 am. Reached Lavender Col about 8:30 and the summit about 10:30. I know, I'm slow but I had to help molly. She can go up places she can't go down. She did quiet well until we got to the excape notch in the couloir. I needed to boost her through. We spent about 20 minutes on top taking pictures, drinking water, eating trail mix, signing the register etc. This is one of the best view summits around. Getting down was easy after getting to the coulier but I had to help Molly 5 times to get there. The new and improved trail half way up the scree to the Col is great. Got back to the TH about noon.