Download Agreement, Release, and Acknowledgement of Risk:
You (the person requesting this file download) fully understand mountain climbing ("Activity") involves risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death ("Risks") and you fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages you incur as a result of your participation in this Activity.
You acknowledge that information in the file you have chosen to download may not be accurate and may contain errors. You agree to assume all risks when using this information and agree to release and discharge 14ers.com, 14ers Inc. and the author(s) of such information (collectively, the "Released Parties").
You hereby discharge the Released Parties from all damages, actions, claims and liabilities of any nature, specifically including, but not limited to, damages, actions, claims and liabilities arising from or related to the negligence of the Released Parties. You further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend 14ers.com, 14ers Inc. and each of the other Released Parties from and against any loss, damage, liability and expense, including costs and attorney fees, incurred by 14ers.com, 14ers Inc. or any of the other Released Parties as a result of you using information provided on the 14ers.com or 14ers Inc. websites.
You have read this agreement, fully understand its terms and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
By clicking "OK" you agree to these terms. If you DO NOT agree, click "Cancel"...
Our original plan was to go for the Train and Chicago Basin right away...
Marc and I left Denver early and although we made good time to Ouray, heavy bands of rain and forcasts of more mositure let us to alternative plans.
We decided on Sneffles' SW Ridge route, and possibly Teapot Coffeepot and Potosi Peaks the next day.
A decent start put us at Wright's Lake before sunrise and on the way to Blue Lake Pass with good prospects of an early summit.
Early morning high in Yankee Boy Basin
From the upper basin Teapot Coffeepot and Potosi Peaks looked great!
Looking towards Teakettle Mountain Coffeepot & Potosi Peak
Gilpin Peak gained first light, I understand why it's yet another great San Juan mountain to climb.
On the trail to Blue Lake Pass
We made it to Blue Lake Pass in no time and were on our way up the SW Ridge.
The view of Sneffles S ridge from Blue Lake Pass
Following the route was straightforward, the obvious line stays mostly West (left) of the ridge and it's many jagged towers.
Dallas Peak
Partway up the ridge with Gilpin peak behind
Lizard Head Wilson Group and Dallas Peak
Many impressive pinnicles can easily be bypassed
Marc Kissing Camels
Following to correct route they were easy to spot
Folling Cairns over to only steps on the east side of the ridge was simple. At the notch is when you move over and then the final few hundred feet come into view.
Morning pics are always fun
Dallas Peak I'm be seeing you soon
Bring on the Sandwiches
Teapot Coffeepot and Potosi Peaks
Mount Sneffles Summit 14,150
The descent of the standard route was easy and almost completely dry.
The Teapot!
Many parties were climbing directly up the scree on the left side of the lower gully looked terrible few had helmets... The terrain is much easier on the right side of this slope and there is a trail as well.
South Ridge viewed from low on the standard route
Almost all of the scrambling is on the West side of the ridge
View of the Ridge from above Wright's Lake
Back down to the car around 10:00am we decided it was time to head to Chicago Basin and the Sunlight Spire!
Thumbnails for uploaded photos (click to open slideshow):
Congrats, looks like fun. I'm planning on doing this route early next week and was wondering if there is any snow on the route that would require an axe or spikes. Looks pretty dry but just want to make sure. Any help is appreciated!
Very tiny amounts in shadow that is easily avoided no spikes or axe needed as of 8/11/13. Thanks I like the video in addition to all the pictures. Climbing this ridge is really fun and straight forward
Caution: The information contained in this report may not be accurate and should not be the only resource used in preparation for your climb. Failure to have the necessary experience, physical conditioning, supplies or equipment can result in injury or death. 14ers.com and the author(s) of this report provide no warranties, either express or implied, that the information provided is accurate or reliable. By using the information provided, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless 14ers.com and the report author(s) with respect to any claims and demands against them, including any attorney fees and expenses. Please read the 14ers.com Safety and Disclaimer pages for more information.
Please respect private property: 14ers.com supports the rights of private landowners to determine how and by whom their land will be used. In Colorado, it is your responsibility to determine if land is private and to obtain the appropriate permission before entering the property.
