| Peak: | Snowmass Mountain |
| Route: | West Slope |
| Range: | Elk |
| Posted By: | Tacocat Climbing |
| Date of Info: | 7/31/2019 |
| Date Posted: | 7/31/2019 |
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Went up the west slopes today. Drove to Crystal and tried to follow the road up as high as it I could go with my truck. Made it pretty far, to a campsite before a real rough part. It was pretty stressful driving up the road, it is really rough at parts, although the alternative road is closed due to an avalanche, so I heard. This is a pretty tough hike, a little moreso than I was anticipating. Was able to identify the proper gully to head up by the green grass at the base of it. There is snow in the gully, but I was able to easily avoid all of it, no need for crampons or an axe (unless you plan on glissading down the bumpy and steep snow) It is non-stop steep climbing to the summit after the lakes. I was a little worried about the weather so I went up with just 1 5min break, it was tough! The weather ended up being just fine though. Better safe than sorry! Video of the hike: https://youtu.be/tW-li9a8zTE |
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