Sunday, December 7, 2008

Mt. Sniktau

Dates of Trip: 7 December 2008
Climbers: hobo and tortoise
Location: Clear Creek County, CO, USA
Trailhead: Loveland Pass
Summit: 13234 feet
Starting Ele: 11990 feet
Ele. Gain: 1244 feet

Quick trip to reacclimate to winter climbing in CO. Strong wind, typical of Loveland Pass area. Snow pack was solid and windblown, so no snowshoes needed. Steered clear of some gnarly cornices and no ice axes needed either.