Journey to South Maroon Peak & Snowmass Mountain
Summits Three & Four

Aspen Expeditions has selected these two world-class fourteeners as part of the exciting "Seven Summits" program. While the routes on these peaks are straightforward, AE's Professional Mountain Guides also offer snow climbs and route variations to accommodate your adventurous mountain spirit!

Depending on the time of year, South Maroon Peak (14,156 ft.) can provide aspiring mountaineers the opportunity to hone technical snow climbing skills on the classic 'Y' couloir. In addition, Snowmass Mountain (14,092 ft.) has a year-round snowfield which makes for an ideal alpine snow climb or if conditions allow, the chance to ski one of Colorado's fourteeners.

Both of these 14ers are vigorous climbs yet offer incredible mountain experiences and high altitude vistas that will create a lifetime of memories.

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Trip length: 5 days (Wed-Sun)

Dates: 2007 - June 13, July 18, August 29

Cost: $1295* per person

Difficulty: Athletic, Challenging

Trip Rating:

Includes: Professional AMGA trained or certified mountain guide; one Mountain activity (paragliding or fly-fishing); one Gondola ride and lunch at the Sundeck Restaurant; one night camping (includes tents and meals); meals while in the field; farewell dinner in Aspen, local transportation.
low guide ratio 4:1, *Price based on 4 people. Custom dates available, call for details

What you should Know:

Typical Itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 - Acclimatization Day: On your first day in Aspen, you'll have the opportunity to go paragliding or fly-fishing, using one of these chosen activities as a means to acclimatize to the Aspen area (elevation 7,980 feet). Your acclimatization day also includes one high mountain gondola ride up Aspen Mountain and lunch at the Sundeck Restaurant (elevation 11,200 feet) where you'll enjoy amazing views of the valley's highest peaks, including the Maroon Bells.

Day 2 - South Maroon Peak: We'll begin our first climb with an alpine start. In the pre-dawn hours, we'll make our way past Maroon Lake and Crater Lakes hiking towards South Maroon Peak. Depending on conditions and the desired route for the climb, we may choose the 'Y'couloir, a steep snow climb, or ascend the standard route up the Southwest ridge.

Day 3 - Aspen Rest Day: Internationally recognized Aspen, Colorado is perhaps one of the most famous mountain towns in North America. You may choose to simply relax and enjoy the town or consider an additional outdoor activity with Aspen Expeditions. From world-class restaurants, premier shopping and cultural events to the friendly faces of our mountain guides, make sure you take full advantage of all the Aspen area has to offer!

Day 4 - Snowmass Lake: This time tested peak sits back in the heart of the Elks and demands the respect of all mountaineers. Our day begins with an early start with a beautiful hike into the heart of the Maroon Bells Wilderness to Snowmass Lake where the team will set up camp, and prepare for a summit attempt on Snowmass Mountain early the next morning.

Day 5 - Snowmass Mountain: We'll begin with an alpine start, ascend Snowmass Mountain's snow-field to gain the West Ridge and then scramble to the summit. After returning to our Snowmass Lake camp, we'll hike out the remaining eight miles to the trailhead, for a total of twenty-one miles round trip, to complete the climb! At the end of this gorgeous tour, the team will celebrate with a farewell dinner at one of Aspen's finer restaurants.