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Snowmass Mountain
4,296m
A long, wild Class 3 climb in the Elk Mountains, named for the year-round snowfield on its east face — typically a 2-day trip from Snowmass Lake.
Elevation4,296m
Difficultyclass 3
Base Camp Trek2 days
Permit Fee$0
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Snowmass Mountain rises above Snowmass Lake in the Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness and is named for the persistent snowfield on its eastern flank. It is one of the most remote 14ers in Colorado — the standard approach is an 8-mile hike to a basecamp at Snowmass Lake, followed by a Class 3 climb up the East Slopes the next morning. Total round-trip distance from the Snowmass Creek Trailhead is roughly 22 miles with 5,800 feet of gain. The mountain is part of a classic backpacking 14er trifecta with Capitol Peak and Pyramid Peak. Permits are required for overnight stays in the wilderness.
Location
39.1186°N, -107.0664°E