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Check with North Cascades Mtn. Guides . They had a couple of avalanche accidents in that area with lost equipment a few years ago. It might be Jeff Wards ? But then again its a popular spot now . ...
Best May post yet ! =(-:(>
Ghostly and erie ! Like the Dark Side of a skiers moon . Any glowing one eyed snow snakes ? Bizarre , not so parallel universe. Aspen may look like this someday unless we "Make America Great...
This great conversation may reach a broader audience in Weak Layers...? Thanks everyone for moving the situational awareness component forward . X
Leavenworth is the best ...Go get some before its gone !!! X
Trangia Westwind alcohol stove !!! Lifetime never fail .
Thanks , that pic looked like a slab , super helpful for you to fill in the blanks . :) X
What's the difference between a slab and a slough ? Do sloughs have crowns and a bed surface ? X
Norseman...is that Fabio ? Me laughing out loud !
Wow, bottomless powder ! we were less than 1/2 mi. from you and only had boot top at 6500' to 5000' an a firm base with air pockets an rock encounters toward the bottom . Looks like you foun...
Thanks for the intel. Toddball #(-;(>
How was stability ? Looked like you all ascended in a tight group on a loaded slope next to fresh avalanche debris. What did your pit below the cornice reveal ? Skiing looked super fun ! X
Google Firn Skis to explore approach ski offerings over the years. Bigfoots are also used . Size 13 Wingtips with the heels removed are an option . Skied down International on them in the spring corn...
Did you get a chance to yo-yo the hiway ? Fun, short and popular. Thanks for the reminiscence . X
I got Sphincteritis from looking at that traverse ! RAD.
Thanks for the post . I was lucky enough to ski it with D. Sheefer from Gunnison in April of 92. There was a summit party of about 50 locals celebrating the stability , sun and snow quality. Coming f...
F.Y.I. , Wa. pass is about 6-7 miles from Delancy ridge , west on Hwy 20 . X
Theres so much universe out there right now . I'm going to have to go spiritual and pray for the 700 club to open the door to the beyond for me. X
There is about 3' of snow at the Silver Star gate. Gate is closed , and clearing underway , so skiing up is an option. Be aware that D.O.T. crews are working M-Th and may halt your advance . Pl...
Did you get all the way to N. Gardener via Huckleberry ridge and peak 7850 ? I believe your #3 photo is 7850 and Gardner would be behind that. That's a long tour . Good work !
That accent of Mt. Cred. was soooooo boreing ! Try the Humble Pie in town, it doesn't taste that great but it's good for your soul . X
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