Mount Sneffels // Skiing Snake Couloir on my New Favorite Colorado 14er

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  • Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
  • You can be drawn to a mountain for many reasons such as height, location, or in the case of this mountain, a name. I’ve wanted to climb this peak ever since I saw the name on google maps. Having it also make the list of Colorados 14ers was just a nice bonus. In this episode we climb Mount Sneffels via the Snake Couloir starting at the Blue Lakes Trailhead. Also, a true friend tells you when you have something in your teeth. I guess none of my adventure buddies are true friends cause I've always got stuff in my teeth.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 198

  • @beneyssen
    @beneyssen 3 роки тому +144

    My favorite day of the week is whenever Mediocre posts a video

    • @tomylee
      @tomylee 3 роки тому +4

      I am with you man

  • @ryanmccandlass2995
    @ryanmccandlass2995 3 роки тому +67

    “defenitley a no fall zone” -danny on the edge of a snowy abyss

    • @vashusan1984
      @vashusan1984 3 роки тому +5

      I felt that. Ones I don't tell the wife about, much less take video of ;-)

    • @desviz
      @desviz 3 роки тому +3

      @@vashusan1984 WORD.

    • @zulu6ix290
      @zulu6ix290 3 роки тому

      Great vid

  • @asksteevs
    @asksteevs 3 роки тому +15

    I LOL'd at "Let's get Chris down, and, em, get his mouth wrapped around a burrito." Too fun, as usual!

  • @andrewbarr3378
    @andrewbarr3378 3 роки тому +72

    This better be good - you’ve been keeping me waiting long enough!

  • @TheVirtualSherpa
    @TheVirtualSherpa 3 роки тому +27

    Classic Line - always great to see you guys in CO. Great vid as always!

    • @MurrayPeeps
      @MurrayPeeps 3 роки тому +2

      I need a VS/MA collab ASAP!

  • @Skibbidyboobop
    @Skibbidyboobop 3 роки тому +7

    Amazing production. Lots of time and extra effort to get these shots. I hope you guys review this content and enjoy it as much as we do.

  • @christopherarocha92
    @christopherarocha92 3 роки тому +18

    I’m ready for the mountain runs again 🙌🏽

  • @randilq
    @randilq 3 роки тому +2

    Only Christof can pull off those sunglasses!

  • @marcms25
    @marcms25 3 роки тому +29

    It would be cool to see some vids of you guys mountain biking!

  • @MurrayPeeps
    @MurrayPeeps 3 роки тому +14

    Been patiently waiting for a new episode and it’s in my neck of the woods!

  • @gardner8388
    @gardner8388 3 роки тому +1

    Scott Schmidt instructional videos, License to Thrill, epic. Well played!!!

  • @XcessCapital
    @XcessCapital 3 роки тому +4

    That's my daily view! Probably was looking up there as you guys climbed.

  • @jeremysearle7634
    @jeremysearle7634 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for continuing to put out awesome content. 👌

  • @TimothyM
    @TimothyM 3 роки тому

    The music, the shots, the commentary. This is one of the best ones yet! Very well done
    Sneffels helped bring out the best in the both of you

  • @bradleydosch8884
    @bradleydosch8884 3 роки тому

    Ahh so excited you posted a new video! Lolll the name on this one is hilarious - those blue lakes are super special in the summer. Looking forward to more of your videos this summer.

  • @nickmarchiando6358
    @nickmarchiando6358 3 роки тому

    great job fellas!! love this channel. thanks for putting in the work and sharing your adventures!

  • @justinbayola
    @justinbayola 3 роки тому +2

    My favorite mountain in all the land. Thanks for doing this guys!

  • @paddlefaster
    @paddlefaster 3 роки тому

    Thanks for another episode. Always entertaining!

  • @capsalltheway32
    @capsalltheway32 3 роки тому +5

    This is the best birthday present! Love this area and I'm totally stoked for this video!

  • @July4.1776
    @July4.1776 3 роки тому +4

    Most inspirational UA-cam channel ever!

  • @jeffarcher69
    @jeffarcher69 3 роки тому +3

    love this channel. And now, I can't stop saying 'Mountin'. thank you, Danny.

  • @exceptionaladventures3939
    @exceptionaladventures3939 3 роки тому

    So awesome! That mountain is crazy cool. Nice job Snaking Sneffels.

  • @localgemskier9410
    @localgemskier9410 3 роки тому

    Love the videos! Watch your stuff all the time!

  • @WhereKentWent
    @WhereKentWent 3 роки тому

    Another awesome video guys. Looking forward to many more this summer!

  • @michaelfitzgerald434
    @michaelfitzgerald434 3 роки тому

    Y'all are nuts! Thank you, Gentlemen, for another adventure!!

  • @deanpesci2880
    @deanpesci2880 3 роки тому +1

    THAT was SICK! Awesome descent on that steep stuff.....Wow!

  • @stihlnz
    @stihlnz 3 роки тому

    Great work, hard conditions, excellent drone footage ... well done.

  • @tashunkawitko5984
    @tashunkawitko5984 3 роки тому

    What a great project and perfect footage, boys!

  • @benjaminthancock
    @benjaminthancock 3 роки тому +3

    Love seeing a cool route pop up on Strava, then getting to see the action a week or so later. 🙌🏼

  • @jayfrei
    @jayfrei 3 роки тому

    whaaaat, this came on auto-play and I was like, "these guys didn't do Sneffels yet"...but saw this was uploaded today!! Awesome - can't wait. I summited Sneffels a few years ago - loved it.

  • @theworldhiker1
    @theworldhiker1 3 роки тому

    Always inspiring me for future adventures!

  • @andygustafson1
    @andygustafson1 3 роки тому

    Thank you for another great adventure!

  • @robertwynkoop7112
    @robertwynkoop7112 3 роки тому

    You guys are f’ing nuts! Great to see a new one posted! Thanks!

  • @jeffreyallen1290
    @jeffreyallen1290 3 роки тому

    I did that mountain from the other side, Yankee boy basin, many-many years ago. When I looked down the north face from the top I so wanted to climb the couloir. Never did make it back. Thanks for taking us along on the trip.

  • @reed3312
    @reed3312 3 роки тому

    Greatest 14er in CO! Glad you guys had a good time

  • @spicee1000
    @spicee1000 3 роки тому +2

    Official Counter: Mediocre Amateur videos since Danny's last puke: 7!
    Great t see Christof back on a 14er. Maybe I need to start a second counter of the number of different headbands Christof wears in an interview:
    Number of Christof headbands: 3.

  • @playbuttonwith1video-readm668
    @playbuttonwith1video-readm668 3 роки тому +24

    9:04 “Turn into a human shish kebab, blood spouting, squirting out of me like I’m a colander”
    I’ve never heard that description before and will probably never hear it again!😂

  • @forestdweller512
    @forestdweller512 Рік тому

    Awesome shots as usual 💯. Especially the drone over the gullie

  • @daveg8212
    @daveg8212 3 роки тому +1

    Cristof's headband selection was definitely ON POINT!

  • @tomylee
    @tomylee 3 роки тому

    Great seeing some stuff from you again

  • @tg9479
    @tg9479 3 роки тому

    you guys are crazy, love it

  • @wayphun72
    @wayphun72 3 роки тому

    love your videos, great work!

  • @FullSenderson
    @FullSenderson 3 роки тому

    Been waiting for another one. Good stuff!

  • @victor.randolph
    @victor.randolph 3 роки тому +4

    The return of pucker factor! Also I felt guilty eating my second bowl of fruit loops while listening to Christ of Nutella talk about being out of shape.

  • @isaiahwilliams3809
    @isaiahwilliams3809 3 роки тому

    Seeing a new video from you guys is the best

  • @mcclungorders
    @mcclungorders 3 роки тому

    Great video! Just discovered this channel! So glad!

  • @atlantasportflyingllc5541
    @atlantasportflyingllc5541 2 роки тому

    Great photography liked the survival skiing - been there!

  • @myoutdoorhaven8826
    @myoutdoorhaven8826 3 роки тому

    Awesome; new video. Love u guys

  • @aaronwittmier7417
    @aaronwittmier7417 3 роки тому

    Great video. Thanks guys.

  • @marissastevens5644
    @marissastevens5644 3 роки тому

    Bad ass... I was so nervous watching you guys ski down!

  • @MrCderwin
    @MrCderwin 3 роки тому +1

    Super jealous -- this is a line I've been eyeing for years, but now I'm on the other side of the country. Sneffels is one of my favorite peaks but the low snow in May is kind of crazy, I remember climbing Sneffels by its standard route in July 2019 with continuous snow from the trailhead. Btw, most people rap into the couloir from the summit block -- that downclimb looked pretty spicy.

  • @bdjosephson
    @bdjosephson 3 роки тому

    Great video fellas

  • @robertthallium6883
    @robertthallium6883 3 роки тому

    Ayyyy South Slopes route. Gracious- you did that ascent after the saddle with snow in that steep gully. Now I need to do Sneffels again.

  • @kjimbo5569
    @kjimbo5569 3 роки тому +1

    10 miles! You guys were really taking it easy!

  • @mehemerson
    @mehemerson 3 роки тому

    Loving the new soundtracks!

  • @NathanaelV
    @NathanaelV 3 роки тому +1

    your camera work is incredible

  • @Nikali90
    @Nikali90 3 роки тому +2

    I was waiting so long for another video!

  • @fpoturu
    @fpoturu 3 роки тому

    Great video, guys....! :)

  • @EL-mn1pf
    @EL-mn1pf 3 роки тому

    Top shelf work chaps

  • @codiacstudios
    @codiacstudios Рік тому

    Thank you for being an inspiration for me

  • @JordanGreenPNW
    @JordanGreenPNW 3 роки тому +4

    It’s ok Christof my jump turns on 50 degree slopes are rusty too

  • @resonantdave
    @resonantdave 3 роки тому

    this is amaaaaaazing!

  • @ConquerYou
    @ConquerYou 2 роки тому +1

    You guys make everything look easy. Even though I’m postive this is incredibly dangerous and difficult.

  • @pablomarani3799
    @pablomarani3799 3 роки тому

    I missed your videos! Thanks for posting! At the moment, as I'm not native english speaker, I'm trying to figure out why the name Sneffels is so funny - that's my adventure, LOL!

  • @vashusan1984
    @vashusan1984 3 роки тому

    Really cool place. Planning my first 14er this summer, getting stoked for that 12,500 pain cave. LOL

  • @ormjo940
    @ormjo940 3 роки тому

    Again, so awesome

  • @joefish6546
    @joefish6546 3 роки тому

    I tried to eat my lunch at work today while watching this. First bite attempt was around the point you climbed into the couloir. A couple minutes later I realized I was still staring at the screen motionless with my fork hovering over my salad like a weirdo. Hope no one saw me...

  • @PaulBeiser
    @PaulBeiser 3 роки тому +3

    Very impressive skiing, and PHENOMENAL video, ESP the drone footage - WAY COOL!

  • @ChrisMillerLite
    @ChrisMillerLite 2 роки тому

    Your vids keep getting better. Glad kristoff is still kicking ass

  • @aerob1033
    @aerob1033 3 роки тому +20

    I'm a simple man, I see a new Mediocre Amateur video, I click.

  • @chasingtrailproductions3689
    @chasingtrailproductions3689 3 роки тому

    You guys have some big balls!!!! In No Fall Zone.

  • @yungsun6253
    @yungsun6253 3 роки тому

    “Skis on skis off skis on”😂😂 that blunt punchin back

  • @chronicstar
    @chronicstar 3 роки тому

    Well done lads!

  • @christianthompson7155
    @christianthompson7155 3 роки тому +1

    Christoph seems deliriously “into thin air” at 10:40 trying to make an escape! Lol. Be careful!

  • @bidenadministrationischina5091
    @bidenadministrationischina5091 3 роки тому +1

    Oh yeah baby! Bring it on!

  • @steven_porlucas
    @steven_porlucas 3 роки тому

    the legends are back, enough said

  • @IdRatherBeHiking
    @IdRatherBeHiking 3 роки тому

    The Legends are back.

  • @stavrosTX
    @stavrosTX 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video, again! I'd love to know you method of research on these treks.

  • @TheSavacc
    @TheSavacc 3 роки тому

    Always excited to see a new Mediocre and it never disappoints !!! "Snaked the Sneffels"....quote of the week !!!!

  • @traovix5515
    @traovix5515 3 роки тому

    Woooooooooooo! Back with Colorado! Let's gooo!

  • @ronrash5895
    @ronrash5895 3 роки тому +1

    I usually give Christof crap about his fitness. Not this time! I know Mount Sneffels well. Great effort and your turns were great not rusty!!! The conditions at the top were dangerous. Definitely, no fall zone!!!

  • @RTaranto118
    @RTaranto118 3 роки тому

    Y’all made me so nervous of getting cliffed out on that descent when Christof went over that small cornice.

  • @applesauce_0743
    @applesauce_0743 3 роки тому

    Tried to climb Sneffels last October on a quick road trip passing thru Colorado. Got snowed on, and that shut down all of the roads up to it from Ouray, unfortunately, but I will be back!

  • @creighton1844
    @creighton1844 3 роки тому

    Awesome man,

  • @darren6110
    @darren6110 Рік тому

    Best youtubers out there!!!

  • @electricaltimelapsetest5713
    @electricaltimelapsetest5713 3 роки тому

    Sick bro !

  • @OutdoorGold
    @OutdoorGold 3 роки тому

    "these guys just want to ride mountain bikes" LOL yep, that happened to me! I can see Sneffels from my house!

  • @xxshaochanxx
    @xxshaochanxx 3 роки тому +8

    You guys should do Little Bear-Blanca traverse in the summer!

    • @summitbid
      @summitbid 3 роки тому +5

      I second this

    • @edwardo123
      @edwardo123 3 роки тому +5

      I third this. probably the gnarliest traverse in Colorado

    • @eddieplayer7740
      @eddieplayer7740 3 роки тому +4

      i fourth this

  • @spearfish
    @spearfish 3 роки тому +2

    I met Christof while hiking in Utah!

  • @bikerdude923
    @bikerdude923 3 роки тому

    This is too good, we attempted this exact route on May 22, 2021 and couldn't even make it to Blaine basin the conditions were atrocious and we got thunderstormed on (rain at 10,500ft) and the hard freeze we were counting on to try and make any progress never came so we got skunked. We'll try again some other time though!!

  • @stevenette4738
    @stevenette4738 Рік тому

    Oh hey! I can see Sneffels from my front porch right meow!
    Trivia time: Mt. Sneffels was named after the volcano Snæfell in Iceland. That mountain and its glacier, Snæfellsjökull, which caps the crater like a convex lens, were featured in the Jules Verne novel A Journey to the Center of the Earth. An area on the western flank of Mount Sneffels gives the appearance of volcanic crater

  • @naujesojzevachsopmac6377
    @naujesojzevachsopmac6377 3 роки тому

    MAGNIFICO

  • @joshjones120
    @joshjones120 3 роки тому

    You guys need to do Wetterhorn peak in Colorado. Such an awesome peak

  • @samanthagrandon7000
    @samanthagrandon7000 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this was kind of nerve wracking (start of the descent wth) but sooooo good

  • @Blabheinn
    @Blabheinn Рік тому

    Greetings from the UK.....Its only my opinion for what its worth but when you booted up for the snake couloir, would it not have been a better option to get the axes out. If you had taken a tumble there you would not be able to arrest the fall down the couloir with ski poles.
    I really enjoy your video's if only we had mountains in the UK like you guys.......
    Keep the Vids rollin'😉

  • @AncientAccomplishments
    @AncientAccomplishments 3 роки тому

    I miss you guys!

  • @samdavis3557
    @samdavis3557 3 роки тому

    The boys are back

  • @johnlewicki3910
    @johnlewicki3910 3 роки тому

    Awesome!

  • @dam8087
    @dam8087 3 роки тому

    Brilliant

  • @at6686
    @at6686 3 роки тому

    11’ up, 3’ down. Sounds about right for these guys. For people like me, it’s 20’ to 1’. As always, impressive.