Mount Shavano

Mount Shavano is a Colorado 14er in the Sawatch Range. It along with its near neighbor Tabeguache Peak are the southern-most 14ers in the Sawatch. Mount Shavano is famous for the Angel of Shavano, a snow formation in the image of an angel that emerges on the east face of the mountain during snow melt each spring. There is also less well known snow formation the the left of the Angel known as the Grinch. Mount Shavano was named after Chief Shavano of the Ute Tribe.

Mount Shavano SUMMIT LOG peakery first ascent by bfsmith

38 people report climbing or hiking to the summit, most recently on Aug 25, 2012. Below are trip reports and shared pictures from their climbs.

Others who’ve claimed Mount Shavano

  • bfsmith
  • DandyDon
  • COdeacon
  • BobbyFinn
  • susanjoypaul
  • 14erkid
  • madeinus
  • TI83plus
  • Shreddergirl
  • marmot
  • cponyicky
  • Alpenglo
  • roald
  • anton.mayer
  • jasonfoisset1
  • bmannlein
  • cmw5060
  • Flippy

Routes Used trails & approaches

52% East Slopes

25% Angel of Shavano

22% Northwest Ridge

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Elevation

14,231 ft / 4,338 m

Prominence

1,619 ft / 493 m

Height Rank Range

Sawatch Range

Location

Colorado, United States

Claimed by

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  • bfsmith
  • nmontelli
  • DandyDon
  • COdeacon
  • BobbyFinn
  • susanjoypaul
  • itsallgood
  • 14erkid
  • madeinus
  • TI83plus
  • hurdles
  • amadisofgaul

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