Snowdon & South Snowdon
Date: 05/05/2023
Partner: Solo
Trailhead: Andrew's Lake
Summits: South Snowdon & Snowdon
Distance: 9.5m
Elevation Gain: 4000ft
Duration: 6hrs 20min
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Naked Lady Couloir on Snowdon is a classic with a quick approach. If you like to check off your peak list add South Snowdon to the day... it has great views of the Weminuche and Twilights.
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9.5m - 4000ft - 6hrs 20min
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Andrews Lake with Grand Turk behind
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Passing by Snowdon on the way to South Snowdon. Hoping the sun comes out and softens up Naked Lady Couloir
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Looking north towards Silverton and Storm Peak massif
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Grand Turk above 550
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On the way to South Snowdon
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Sunlight through the clouds on the Twilights. From the summit of South Snowdon
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A moody Wimenuche from the summit of South Snowdon
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Next stop... Snowdon Peak from South Snowdon
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Time to climb Naked Lady Couloir on Snowdon Peak
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Pretty straight forward
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The climb from the top of the couloir to the summit was spicy. Going at roughly 70 degrees the climb wasn't too bad but the descent was no joke. Steep exposed down climbs where you can't see your feet get the pucker going for sure!
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South Snowdon from Snowdon
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Time to down climb... take me down slow and easy
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Transitioning from crampons to skis at the top of the couloir was a little tricky with firm snow... but now it is time to ski
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Naked Lady in all her glory. Would like to come back and ski this with softer snow
