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| Southwest Ridge   | 
| Page Type: Route Location: Colorado, United States, North America Lat/Lon: 39.67800°N / 105.857°W Route Type: Hike Time Required: Half a day Difficulty: Class 1
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| Page By: Aaron Johnson Created/Edited: Feb 16, 2004 / Jun 16, 2006 Object ID: 160086 Hits: 1556 Loading... Page Score: 87.2% - 4 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
ApproachSee the GETTING THERE SECTION on the main page.
Route DescriptionFrom the Loveland Pass parking area, proceed northeast up the southwest ridge. Bypass or go over point 12,915 at mile .82. A ridge stroll follows to point 13,152 with some gradual elevation gain. At this point, Mount Sniktau proper comes into view another half mile to the northeast, but a little over one hundred feet must be lost, and almost two hundred feet must be re-climbed to gain the conical summit at mile 1.68.
Return the same route, which means re-climbing the one hundred feet back to point 13,152. A contour on the west (right) side of the ridge may involve traversing steep tundra or occasional loose talus. Use your informed judgment when deciding on your return route. Do not contour these slopes in the winter or in winter conditions!
There are no practical bail routes from the ridge in the event of a summer thunderstorm. If thunderstorm activity seems likely, do not attempt the route.
MILEAGE AND LANDMARKS
Start 11,990' Loveland Pass
.82 Point 12,915
1.25 Point 13,152
1.48 Saddle at 13,020 Lose 150 feet!
1.68 Summit
GAIN: 1,244 feet
MILEAGE TOTAL: 3.36 miles
Essential GearSpring, summer and fall climbs require only standard day hike gear.
In winters with light snow accumulations, hiking boots and appropriate winter gear are all that is needed. In years of heavy snow, snow shoes and/or skis are mandatory. Poles or an ice axe are a good idea but optional.
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