left TH 1am wit intention of doing a nice brutal loop..maroon-snowmass TH,trail rider pass,snowmass peak,hagerman, snowmass mtn, capitol back west snowmass trail to start.. well that plan changed when snow and fog blasted the ridges we were rolling on.. very fun but few nav errors because of zero vis made for slower time.. called it a day after snowmass mtn.. still a worthy loop.. there were many gifts this day.. my fav was being so messed up on death march out missed turnoff for maroon-snowmass TH..
Nothing like hiking 2 miles in the wrong direction at 1 am...probably more fun than falling into a bog or slogging through the lake though. Rest up, sista!
blackhawk - Aug 16, 2011 8:38 am Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2010
a colorado classic
Packed up to the lake,which is one of the most scenic high lakes in Co,and had the whole place to myself. Then snow slogged up snowmass the next day. Its longer than you think..lol. first to sign register in 2010. No one had signed it yet that year. What a summit. Wow.
strudolyubov - Aug 8, 2011 10:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2011
'S' Ridge
Climbed 'S' Ridge on a day trip from Crystal TH. Descended the same way. Nice route with plenty of solid rock if you stay on the ridge crest. Beautiful weather, great views!
Topped out late in the day to finally finish the ridge traverse from Capitol.
Looks like me, Mike, and Steve made the first ascent of the ridge proper. Hard to know in CO with unrecorded data. Encountered dangerous-very dangerous climbing most of the way. Especially the Gendarmes. Not much pro and if you do get a piece it's not something you want to fall on. On top of that, it's choss with massive exposure and I mean the worse choss you can imagine. Glad we all came out unhurt. One of the most rewarding experiences though at the same time!!!! This thing is absolutely no joke. A test piece for sure!
Matt Miller - Dec 11, 2010 1:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2009
Incredible mountain!
Absolutely incredible mountain. One of my favorites. Climbed with Alan Smith.
pyerger - Nov 26, 2010 1:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2010
s ridge
The "s" ridge was a great way to climb Snowmass!! A true Classic
StephanieLynn - Oct 19, 2010 6:14 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
Memorial weekend
Was stupid and went up the east face with my dog. Snow was MUCH steeper than it looked and it got soft quick. Very fortunate to get a belay from above. Lesson learned!
MarkDidier - Aug 24, 2010 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2010
Standard Approach
Backpacked into Snowmass Lake via Snowmass Creek approach on Monday in torrential rain most of the day - great way to spend my first night ever in the backcountry! Hit the summit on late Tuesday morning. Had the route and summit to ourselves, except for one group of three we saw on our descent. Hiked out the same day via Buckskin Pass (as we had cars at both trailheads).
theREALCarpeDM - Aug 7, 2010 1:09 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
Snowmass Creek approach
The Gladbach Memorial Day 2010 trip. My first 14er snow climb and first 14er of 2010. I was slower than normal this day. Everyone else who would summit was coming down from the summit when I reached the ridge. I was ready to turn around, but Gladbach convinced me to summit by going back with me. Glad he did!
Can I stress beautiful enough? Great hike! Got off route did some easy 5th class climbing to gain summit added some excitement. Good day in the mountains.
seano - Jun 23, 2010 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2010
From Hagerman
Took a wrong turn up Pack Trail Pass and traversed over Snowmass Peak and Hagerman. Long, loose, and exhausting. Trip report
metal4lyf - Jun 2, 2010 3:08 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
INCREDIBLE.
INCREDIBLE. INCREDIBLE. INCREDIBLE.
Do it.
sevenvii - Jun 1, 2010 11:27 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
90 ft from top!
Came up from the Snowmass creek trailhead. Hiked to lake on 29th, climbed on 30th. The top 90 feet was a pretty heavy mix of snow/ice and rock. Have to go back and get the summit. Lots of fun with plenty of snow in the snowmass still. Weather was perfect.
Absolutely beautiful area, worse part of the climb is just above Snowmass Lake negotiating all the scree
Eric Holle - Aug 3, 2009 9:46 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
Standard Route from Snowmass Lake
Only ten 14ers left! What a beautiful hike and scenic area around the lake. We got pummeled by a storm the night before the climb, very scary lightning.
Started up at 5:05AM with very wet trail conditions from hard rains the night before; up the west face reached summit at 10:44AM with building clouds. Did quick scramble back down with graupel and rain in a few places. Back to TH at 2:23pm just as the hard rain & hail started. My 45th 14'er.........sweet!!
ripper333 - Sep 14, 2011 12:29 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2011
the gift that kept on givingleft TH 1am wit intention of doing a nice brutal loop..maroon-snowmass TH,trail rider pass,snowmass peak,hagerman, snowmass mtn, capitol back west snowmass trail to start.. well that plan changed when snow and fog blasted the ridges we were rolling on.. very fun but few nav errors because of zero vis made for slower time.. called it a day after snowmass mtn.. still a worthy loop.. there were many gifts this day.. my fav was being so messed up on death march out missed turnoff for maroon-snowmass TH..
Pete Castricone - Sep 15, 2011 2:34 pm
Re: the gift that kept on givingNothing like hiking 2 miles in the wrong direction at 1 am...probably more fun than falling into a bog or slogging through the lake though. Rest up, sista!
blackhawk - Aug 16, 2011 8:38 am Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2010
a colorado classicPacked up to the lake,which is one of the most scenic high lakes in Co,and had the whole place to myself. Then snow slogged up snowmass the next day. Its longer than you think..lol. first to sign register in 2010. No one had signed it yet that year. What a summit. Wow.
strudolyubov - Aug 8, 2011 10:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2011
'S' RidgeClimbed 'S' Ridge on a day trip from Crystal TH. Descended the same way. Nice route with plenty of solid rock if you stay on the ridge crest. Beautiful weather, great views!
climbingfurry - Jan 24, 2011 10:20 am
SnowmassCheck :)
centrifuge - Jan 13, 2011 12:28 am Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2009
from snowmass lakevery cool lake and solid climb once we were above the loose headwall
thatnissanguy - Dec 18, 2010 9:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2010
detour from the four pass loopWhat a great day! Enjoyed a 4 day high pressure system and great backpacking and climbing. LOVED Snowmass Lake.
noahs213 - Dec 18, 2010 4:53 pm
Completion of the Snow Cap TraverseTopped out late in the day to finally finish the ridge traverse from Capitol.
Looks like me, Mike, and Steve made the first ascent of the ridge proper. Hard to know in CO with unrecorded data. Encountered dangerous-very dangerous climbing most of the way. Especially the Gendarmes. Not much pro and if you do get a piece it's not something you want to fall on. On top of that, it's choss with massive exposure and I mean the worse choss you can imagine. Glad we all came out unhurt. One of the most rewarding experiences though at the same time!!!! This thing is absolutely no joke. A test piece for sure!
Matt Miller - Dec 11, 2010 1:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2009
Incredible mountain!Absolutely incredible mountain. One of my favorites. Climbed with Alan Smith.
pyerger - Nov 26, 2010 1:36 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2010
s ridgeThe "s" ridge was a great way to climb Snowmass!! A true Classic
StephanieLynn - Oct 19, 2010 6:14 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
Memorial weekendWas stupid and went up the east face with my dog. Snow was MUCH steeper than it looked and it got soft quick. Very fortunate to get a belay from above. Lesson learned!
MarkDidier - Aug 24, 2010 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2010
Standard ApproachBackpacked into Snowmass Lake via Snowmass Creek approach on Monday in torrential rain most of the day - great way to spend my first night ever in the backcountry! Hit the summit on late Tuesday morning. Had the route and summit to ourselves, except for one group of three we saw on our descent. Hiked out the same day via Buckskin Pass (as we had cars at both trailheads).
theREALCarpeDM - Aug 7, 2010 1:09 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
Snowmass Creek approachThe Gladbach Memorial Day 2010 trip. My first 14er snow climb and first 14er of 2010. I was slower than normal this day. Everyone else who would summit was coming down from the summit when I reached the ridge. I was ready to turn around, but Gladbach convinced me to summit by going back with me. Glad he did!
BGL84 - Jul 4, 2010 9:29 pm
Snowmass lake routeCan I stress beautiful enough? Great hike! Got off route did some easy 5th class climbing to gain summit added some excitement. Good day in the mountains.
seano - Jun 23, 2010 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2010
From HagermanTook a wrong turn up Pack Trail Pass and traversed over Snowmass Peak and Hagerman. Long, loose, and exhausting. Trip report
metal4lyf - Jun 2, 2010 3:08 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
INCREDIBLE.INCREDIBLE. INCREDIBLE. INCREDIBLE.
Do it.
sevenvii - Jun 1, 2010 11:27 am Date Climbed: May 30, 2010
90 ft from top!Came up from the Snowmass creek trailhead. Hiked to lake on 29th, climbed on 30th. The top 90 feet was a pretty heavy mix of snow/ice and rock. Have to go back and get the summit. Lots of fun with plenty of snow in the snowmass still. Weather was perfect.
dclimb14me - Apr 26, 2010 12:23 am
The standard routeAbsolutely beautiful area, worse part of the climb is just above Snowmass Lake negotiating all the scree
Eric Holle - Aug 3, 2009 9:46 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2009
Standard Route from Snowmass LakeOnly ten 14ers left! What a beautiful hike and scenic area around the lake. We got pummeled by a storm the night before the climb, very scary lightning.
myrone - Jul 30, 2009 12:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2009
Snowmass Mt via Lead King Basin THStarted up at 5:05AM with very wet trail conditions from hard rains the night before; up the west face reached summit at 10:44AM with building clouds. Did quick scramble back down with graupel and rain in a few places. Back to TH at 2:23pm just as the hard rain & hail started. My 45th 14'er.........sweet!!