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Snowmass Mountain
27 August 2020 - 30 August 2020
Dates not final
The 4WD road from Crystal to Lead King Basin is not recommended when wet, so this itinerary reflects both dry and wet conditions.
Day 1 – Thu TBD
- drive Crystal [4:00]
- if dry
- 4WD to Lead King Basin
- backpack from Lead King Basin TH to Geneva Lake [1.75 mi, 1,400′]
- camp Geneva Lake [11,000′, campsite #2]
- if wet
- backpack from Crystal pull-out to Geneva Lake [3.5 mi, 2,200′]
- camp Geneva Lake [11,000′, campsite #2]
Day 2 – Fri TBD
- climb Snowmass: up South Ridge, down West Slopes [4.8 mi RT, 3,300′]
- if dry
- backpack out
- 4WD & drive back
- if wet
- camp Geneva Lake [11,000′, campsite #2]
Day 3 – Sat TBD
- climb more mountains
- backpack out, 4WD & drive back
Trip Reports
Map
Attendees:
- Greg W
- Mike H
- Heather R
Gunnison County Sheriff’s Department: 970-641-1113