Snowmass - Colorado 14er Dayhike

[@stevenevangelist5221]

thats amazing. Skied top Snowmass several times. Always wondered about the back.. Awesom

[@FoorTrek]

Snowmass is the one mountain in Colorado that just holds snow that you can ski it in several seasons. I bet your photos and memories are incredible to share!

[@Tattoochick48]

Thank you so much for these gorgeous videos. I am astounded at how beautiful that lake is. And the mountains are amazing too. Your video style is perfect; not too much talking and no music. Looking forward to final 14er....

[@FoorTrek]

Thanks Terri for being a subscriber for 4 years! Snowmass lake is absolutely worth the 8.25 miles each way, even if that's the destination.

[@jayhoward8040]

This is one of the best channels on youtube. Please keep up the good work trail dad

[@tuesdayzrain]

Congratulations on all your accomplishments! I've really enjoyed sticking with you and being a part of your journey! You are amazing! 😎🏞🏔🏕

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you so much. It's been a unreal adventure and I'm so grateful to share it with you!

[@GianniPhat]

These videos are amazing. Love the positivity and great vibes. This easterner is going to have to extend his visits to my kid in the Springs!

[@FoorTrek]

Lovely words and glad you enjoyed this adventure. I was really happy to get this one in the books as I had just one 14er to go after this hike. :-)

[@jackietreehorne9596]

Look at all that smoke! I could never hike with that much smoke. Dude! You are hardcore! :O

[@FoorTrek]

Thanks Jackie. It was before the smoke got real bad.

[@audreykroeger927]

I think I’ve watched every single 14er video you’ve posted and always watch yours before Hiking one! Incredible. You have inspired me so much to get outdoors and hike those big mountains. Congratulations on 57!!! That’s huge!! What an accomplishment.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you so much Audrey! I'm truly blessed to accomplish such a feat and so I happy I can share the experience.

[@mauriciomendoza9054]

Great video!! You mentioned a guy called Sam Just recently met someone called Sam on the same mountain, he was guiding a lady , they were on the north route, maybe the same guy

[@FoorTrek]

It might be! Small world after all. :-)

[@diana.goes.hiking3276]

I guessed Snowmass and your last video you dropped 😊 Absolutely stunning views 😍the amount you have done in such a few days is incredible. You are amazing! I will keep saying it! Can’t wait for the finale! Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you Diana. You will love the last 14er video. Promise!

[@lesteredw1]

You are an absolute beast! It was nice meeting you Dr. Foor! Hope you enjoy(ed) Evans!

[@FoorTrek]

Thanks Austin. You too! I LOVED Evans as I could share the hike with a dear friend.

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

Another great adventure. Thanks for sharing Dr Foor. I am up to seven 14ers so right on your tail lol.

[@FoorTrek]

I love it!

[@PeakbaggersForCancer1]

I've got to say that the view from Snowmass Lake with the morning Alpenglow shining on the peak was probably one of the most picturesque places I've ever seen you capture. I could sit there for hours. Way to go on #57! I agree with several of the comments that mentioned they never knew you fell 400'. I would love some details on that....sounds intense! I once slid 30-40' down slick ice and that was enough for me haha. Can't wait to see what is in store for #58! Keep it up...you are my favorite hiking professor!

[@FoorTrek]

I spoke about my fall in great detail on IG , my health scares, and the loss of my mother. Intense is an appropriate word.

[@ggw768]

I have watched many of your videos as part of my scouting out an upcoming 14er. This was the first one that I had actually already hiked and I really enjoyed seeing it again through your eyes. When I was there last year, August 2019, I arrived at that stream crossing and determined that there was too much risk in crossing on wet rock (there was a good bit more water coming down it then vs in your video). I tried going straight up the scree field but I couldn't get the footing that I needed to make it up the very steep top portion. I went back down and found some dry rock a little further down past the traditional crossing. As I was working my way up towards the trail at the crossing, I saw a gentlemen walk across the trail to that water crossing. I could barely see him as I was working my way through some growth. Seconds later I heard him yell "oh ####" and heard him as he slid down that stream. I heard him again, now down below me somewhere followed by another grunt as he had slipped a second time and slid further down. At this point I was running scenarios through my mind of what I would need to do, thinking the worst had possibly happened. I decided to get up to the trail and try to locate him. I am very happy to report that I saw him quite a ways down, on his feet and back on solid ground, headed down. I was so glad he was okay and so glad that I had not tried crossing it. One thing that I have learned with waterfall hiking is that you simply do not put your trust in wet rock. It just takes that one slip of the foot. Thank you for all of your videos and I look forward to scouting out the next 14er with you.

[@FoorTrek]

An excellent story and THANK YOU for sharing. While many here hike 14ers, there are even more who do not and are just getting into hiking. Everyone needs to know there is danger in hiking and to be safe, know how to keep yourself safe even in dangerous situations as best as you can.

[@thesuperioraffection4502]

What a 6 days you enjoyed, a top of the world experience in more ways than one! Can't wait to see you conquer the final summit of Colorado 14'ers. I relished a lingering and lounging not wanting to ever leave lunch at that gorgeous spot at Snowmass Lake backpacking 4 pass loop in 2016. The danger of the mountains is real. Both times I have been in that area, July 2015 and September 2016, SAR was needed and sadly both incidents didn't turn out well.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you. I know many think I make this look easy, but I can assure you: I work my tail off to prepare, train, plan. It's a mental and physical lifestyle.

[@marcusmartin511]

Yes! Way to go yet again Dr. Foor! You are living a great life and inspiring the rest of us to follow your example. Summer 2020 is the best.

[@FoorTrek]

It's the best for hiking, but like many others, it is also the worst. We only live once.

[@jeffschoenhofer2794]

Watching all your videos , it seems the elk mountains are the best views from the top!!! Keep climbing !

[@FoorTrek]

They are good! View are also incredible in San Juan's and also Sangre de Cristo

[@eljayhughes]

That's awesome, hope you finished your peaks, by the time uploaded this video. September freezing temps

[@FoorTrek]

Peak 58 drop on Monday. :-)

[@tomland9929]

You’re inspirational, can’t wait for the grand finale!

[@FoorTrek]

It's worth it!

[@tomland9929]

FoorYourSuccess I’m “only” 42 summits behind you, hope to achieve your goal before I’m too old!

[@FoorTrek]

@@tomland9929 One step at a time. :-)

[@bosse641]

Epic hike. Beautiful.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you sir for all the kind words over the years.

[@CurtisHikes]

We also got our feet wet when I finished on snowmass last month and found the dry higher trail on the way back. I thought you were going to finish on snowmass now I have no clue hmmmmm! Can’t wait to see....good luck!

[@FoorTrek]

It's an amazing hike and congrats on Snowmass. It's one worthwhile long approach.

[@tygroach]

Great job professor! Hey, we were climbing Capitol Peak on Labor Day as you were climbing Snowmass. Really enjoy all your videos...would have been great to meet you in person. Keep up the great work!

[@FoorTrek]

Congrats on Capitol and for getting it done before the snow! Granted, there might be a few dry days left on the 14ers this late summer, but not many!

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Amazing your accomplishments all done as day hikes.

[@FoorTrek]

Yes, all done as dayhikes. It was never the plan, but that's what it became.

[@kirkbrunso3113]

Spectacular as always Dr Foor - thank you for sharing your adventures. Appreciated and Uplifting! ,

[@FoorTrek]

Uplifting is what we need now.

[@billrotella9761]

Awesome and Inspirational!

[@FoorTrek]

That's what we need now Bill!

[@kosmostrator1]

Great achievement, Mr Foor! That last segment of the video really showcases your hiking pace! (Geez, you really like to haul ass on the trail, don't you?!!) All the best on your last 14er!

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you! You'll love the video.

[@CharlesGann1]

Congrats major accomplishments! Thanks for sharingg. :-)

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you so much. One to go!

[@derekiswalking]

Impressive that you did this 22 miler as a single-push dayhike! I guess I just need to get in a little better shape, the 16-17 mile 14er dayhikes I've done have kicked my butt. Congratulations and have fun finishing on Mt Evans!

[@FoorTrek]

Impressive or more impressive it's 90 plus last six days and 8 14ers? :-)

[@derekiswalking]

@@FoorTrek Nope. This is the only impressive part. All that other stuff was easy ;-)

[@tommy2z2z]

beautiful footage and scenery

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you always for the kind words Tom.

[@potatothorn]

57!!! you are UNREAL!! amazing views, and what an accomplishment!! is 58 already done? if not, must be coming soon.../crazy about the lady who fell, good warning// hope she is ok// knowing routes and potential problems is very important.. thanks for taking us with you on this awesome quest

[@FoorTrek]

58 is done! I took some time away to just enjoy to myself. Video will come out Monday a week. Thanks for all the kind words over the years.

[@potatothorn]

@@FoorTrek AWESOME

[@Mikemikemike13579]

I'm heading out to The Springs area for a week in a few days, and your videos have been a great resource. I think I am going to try to do either Grays/Torrey's peaks or The Decalibron loop. Thanks for sharing your journeys!

[@FoorTrek]

Maybe not with the snow coming. LOL

[@Mikemikemike13579]

FoorYourSuccess I’m curious, are these trails closed or restricted when there are snow storms, or even if they have a covering of snow? I’m from Michigan so I’m no stranger to hiking in feet of snow, but I just wanted to hear your perspective on this before I make a day trip out to hike one of these peaks. For reference, I’d be hiking on 9/14/20

[@FoorTrek]

@@Mikemikemike13579 trails won't be closed...it's up to the hiker to understand the risks they're taking.

[@canyonoverlook9937]

Where did you fall 400 feet? Was that mentioned in a video? Maybe I missed that one somehow. Great shot at 13:54. I love the mountain streams.

[@codyli123]

I also seemed to have missed hearing about the fall, I'm replying to this to get updated

[@FoorTrek]

I spoke about my fall in great detail on IG , my health scares, and the loss of my mother. Intense is an appropriate word and I'm damn lucky.

[@mondoenterprises6710]

@@FoorTrek What is 'IG'?

[@thetinycathouse]

@@mondoenterprises6710 Instagram

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

What a view! @10:40

[@FoorTrek]

Snowmass lake was stunning.

[@mondoenterprises6710]

How do people like hiking over all that rock? Looks more challenging than what we have to hike back east? Almost hellish on the feet. What do you wear on your feet? Heavy alpine boots? Great video!

[@FoorTrek]

La Sportiva Akyra - www.sportiva.com/akyra.html

[@Suzume900]

At the start with the map you said and pointed to Snowmass Peak, the 13er not Snowmass Mountain the 14er, but we got what you were saying 😂

[@FoorTrek]

Over the years, I've pointed pretty good on maps before dawn. Aw well.

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[@gannonalex9842]

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[@aaravclark3968]

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[@aaravclark3968]

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[@nathanstrumpfer6091]

Way to go!!! Mt. Evans is the only one left if I’m guessing correctly??

[@FoorTrek]

BOOM!

[@fdp1956]

What a tour de Force..... what’s amazing me is your total miles in from the trail head.... you are putting in more and more miles in from trail heads!!! I can’t wait to see you do your final 14er. I’m starting my research to figure out what your last 14er is right now. Did you always know this peak would be your last??? I would of thought Capital Peak would have been it. You know.. save the hardest to last....and you were so jacked on Capital Peak.... so I want you to tell us why you saved ??????? for last.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you Deric. Evans is last, a rather "easier" 14er. It was never the plan. In fact, it was never my plan to finish them all. Then again, we never planned for COVID. There's a good story there...and I will share in the future.

[@YongsungKim]

Hi Dr. Foor. I plan to go backpacking 4 pass loop and summit a peak. I am considering Snowmass mountain. Would it be a good choice or do you have better recommendation?

[@FoorTrek]

So sorry for my delay! Snowmass is incredible and it's a wonderful hike. I'm hoping to get four pass loop in sometime this late summer or early fall.

[@ericolson5041]

lol seems like a nice day it's snow right nowwwwww!

[@FoorTrek]

I'm glad Colorado is showing how winter is done in summer. LOL

[@michaelhuntington29]

Hope you go the chicago lake route for evans, I know north evans doesn't really count but it is above 14000ft as well.

[@FoorTrek]

Doesn't count. LOL

[@sandyknowles5638]

I would love to collect some rocks from there. Enjoyed this video :) It's so peaceful out there. I wonder how safe it is to trek that far alone? Does anyone check in on you? I've always been drawn to the mountains, especially Colorado for some reason. I live in the Bahamas lol.

[@FoorTrek]

Hello! Many people trek alone throughout the mountains of Colorado and on 14er hikes, there's others on the trails. Enjoy all my 14er videos!

[@user-fn9nq9wk6l]

U fell 400ft last year? How did I miss that episode? Which hike/video? How did u survive???

[@FoorTrek]

I shared a lot on IG and the recovery. Yes, 400 feet. No joke. It was on the glissade between Castle and Conundrum.

[@user-fn9nq9wk6l]

@@FoorTrek wow. I requested a follow cuz your IG is private...glad u survived!

[@FoorTrek]

@@user-fn9nq9wk6l ME TOO

[@Hey-fj5ej]

I’m confused - what’s the difference between Snowmass Peak and Snowmass Mountain? Which one did you go to in this video?

[@garywhite3264]

I'm preparing for a Longs summit next year - both physically and mentally. Have you posted a video about the fall you mentioned here?

[@FoorTrek]

No video. I lost lots of things falling, including my phone. I shared a great deal about the incident on IG. It was on the glissade between Castle and Conundrum.

[@garywhite3264]

@@FoorTrek Thanks, I'll check that out.

[@jasonthomas16]

For you was capital harder than the bells?

[@FoorTrek]

Hey Jason. It's a great question. Capitol is harder and not by much for several reasons. Distance and difficulty. For Capitol it's not just about the knifes edge, yet the challenge of route finding afterwards to the summit and back to the knifes edge safely. Maroon Peak route finding for me what hard, yet I wasn't feeling good that day and I still believe Capitol is harder.

[@christopherkemp5110]

Mt Evans for last? Hiked it from Echo Lake last month, thought I had the mountain to myself until I got to the top and was joined by 100 or so cyclists, still cool to not have any cars up top.

[@FoorTrek]

You have no idea how spot on you are Chris....and you're gonna laugh.

[@wmbiisurgeon9087]

How do you treat your water?

[@FoorTrek]

Sawyer Products SP128 Mini Water Filtration

[@zhuli693]

is the final part after 13700ft class 3 ?

[@FoorTrek]

I'd say class 2+ with a few minor sections of 3.

[@marcusmartin511]

Wait, not yet done with the Elk Range....Isn't Castle Peak the final 14er?

[@FoorTrek]

Castle and Conundrum is where I fell last year. Elks are done!

[@bradleystroz]

You fell 400 feet?! What is the story?

[@FoorTrek]

I did. Posted quite a few places about it. Between Castle and Conundrum.

[@unklehitman1541]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@FoorTrek]

Wazzup!

[@jaydub5011]

BOSSMAN!

[@FoorTrek]

You know it!

[@whitemat76]

1 to go!!! also, you fell 400 feet?!

[@FoorTrek]

I spoke about my fall in great detail on IG , my health scares, and the loss of my mother.

[@austinpedersen5996]

Tuned in! It’s @austinpedersen__ on Instagram! Well done, legend!

[@FoorTrek]

Subscribe and welcome aboard. Keep it on on your awesome photography.

[@dannieast]

This is Angelina.. I say MT Avon

[@polycrase]

This climb is much nicer and easier with snow.