Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO
Snowblind
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 14 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 85°
Trailhead temp
73° est. at 12,087 ft
Storm chance
7% afternoon
Wind
5 mph SSW
UV index
4.2 moderate
Sun window
6:21 am to 8:10 pm
Distance
—
Elevation gain
23ft
High point
12,087ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Snowblind is a rock climbing and ice climbing route located near Silverton, Colorado, in the San Juan Mountains. The site sits at an elevation of 12,087 feet. The primary feature is a prominent red chimney system descending from Peak 12,579. The route is generally classified as moderate difficulty for rock climbing, though specific segments involve significant ice climbing. The route consists of multiple pitches. The first pitch involves a low-angle gully with sections of ice, leading to a belay off a block. Subsequent pitches feature steeper ice and snow, with grades ranging from WI2 to WI5. The crux of the climb occurs in the middle, with a second crux near the end. Climbers should expect a duration of approximately 4 hours. Parking is available on-site. The area is pet-friendly. Access is year-round, though ice conditions are prominent in early season months like November and December. The route is situated right of the Direct North Face.
Trail profile
Gain
23 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
12,087 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
Reported Mar 4, 2025Verified
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