A beautiful loop starting at the East Snowmass TH in Snowmass, Colorado climbing three mountain passes, East Snowmass Pass 12,674ft, Willow Pass 12,533ft and Buckskin Pass 12,477ft. After Buckskin, the route descends steeply to Snowmass Lake and returns to East Snowmass TH via a 10 mile gradual descent on West Snowmass TH. A perfect mountain runners loop, complete with alpine lakes, views of Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Bells, technical descending with an alpine running experience and beautiful aspen groves.

Located between Courtright Reservoir and Florence Lake, this 11,000 foot granite peak begs to be bagged! This FKT route starts out of the Maxson Trailhead/Parking Area on the east end of Courtright. If you're anything like me and my partner in these single day pushes, you'll find yourself making quick work of the first 4 to 6 miles before reaching Hobler Lake. Be sure to keep plenty in the tank because those first 4 miles are 1,000 feet up on loose sandy terrain - think beach running minus the beach (;