Mt Sneffels standard route from Yankee Boy Basin is a popular scramble for 14ers aspirants and local tourists alike. During most of June, July, August, and September, hiking and/or regular mountain boots are appropriate footwear for the climb of Mt. In April, May, and early June these climbs require crampons, ice axes, and snow travel skills due to conditions in the mountains during that time of year. There is a lot to like about this mountain and it offers something for everyone. An alternate, yet still relatively short, approach on the north side of the mountain allows access to two Colorado Alpine test piece routes – the Snake Couloir (alpine ice/5.6 rock) and the North Ridge (5.6 rock). Viewed from the North it is a symmetrical peak that beckons to all alpine adventurers and is a local’s favorite.Īn easy 4WD vehicle approach sets you up high and close to several classic routes including the SW Ridge, the Lavender Col, and the Birthday Chutes which are more commonly descended on skis. It dominates the skyline as you drive down to Ouray from Montrose. Named after the iconic peak in Jules Verne’s novel, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Mount Sneffels is the monarch of our local area and the most well recognized peak in the Sneffels Range. Nepal: Ama Dablam and Kyajo Ri ExpeditionĪlpine Climbing on the Iconic Colorado 14’er.Peru: Chopicalqui and Yanapaccha Expedition.None of them are really ideal for belaying, they are more geared towards active use as the wind will cut through all of them without a shell on top. So the Uberlayer is probably about 1/3 warmer and about 1/3 heavier than the Nano-Air, and probably doesn't breath quite as well - but would be more appropriate in colder weather. The Uberlayer seems to be OR's answer to the Nano-Air, although it has 98g/m2 polartec Alpha while the Nano Air has 60 g/m2 fullrange. Not all that warm though - for New England Winters I imagine you would want something warmer. Stuffs into a pocket with a clip loop as well, and has drop in pockets inside which is a nice touch. It is a really well done light synthetic jacket.
The stretch panels give it great mobility, but the wind can cut through them when it is blowing. Same light insulation where it is insulated. The Cathode is basically a Nano-Puff with light softshell panels under the sleeves and on the sides. (The Superlayer seems similar but not the same as the Uberlayer). I have the Cathode but not the Uberlayer.
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