New to Backcountry. Good low angle spots off i90?

Sketch map of the "Bypass Route"  (not an exact GPS trace -- in the christmas tree farm -- best method for keeping on route is to watch carefully for sawn branches)

www.hillmap.com/embed/ag1zfmhpbGxtYXAtaG...lZE1hcBiAgICQncqhCgw

Perhaps worth mentioning that, unlike the Burgdorfer-described road route up to Margaret's ridge crest, that cutoff route crosses one slope where I've seen slide debris down across the route (from up above on the still pretty bare slopes of Rampart Ridge), not too far from where it reaches Rocky Run.

Perhaps worth mentioning that, unlike the Burgdorfer-described road route up to Margaret's ridge crest, that cutoff route crosses one slope where I've seen slide debris down across the route (from up above on the still pretty bare slopes of Rampart Ridge), not too far from where it reaches Rocky Run.

Agreed. Furthermore, there's little, if any, opportunity to make a relevant stability assessment before crossing under those large windswept open slopes.

How long have you been downhill skiing? Have you ever been backcountry skiing? Can you read a map? Can you use a compass? Have you taken an avalanche skills training course? Can you read and understand the public avalanche bulletin? How much mountain experience do you have in general? ( You don't have to answer these questions; just understand that your answers are highly-related to what constitutes "safe" terrain for you and your girlfriend. )

Most of the backcountry ski options off I90 aren't good places for inexperienced backcountry skiers. Exposure varies widely and can increase significantly in ways that inexperienced skiers won't necessarily notice. I'd say that you shouldn't ski anything at all until you can open a map, find low angle terrain, and write a real trip plan ( even if it's just for meadow skipping ).

Maybe you could post some of your terrain ideas here and experienced folks could provide feedback.

Ah Cookie how we have missed your sage guidance! I always enjoyed your devils advocate perspective on things. Good to have you back.

Anyone can read a map, its on the phone - right?

Best advice I've got, get educated and then go with a couple others to show you the goods bringing ample cookies and beer for the payment.

If its just skinning practice then Hyak of course fits the bill although a lot of folk are complaining about doggie poop on the skin track these days, can't say I blame them. Anything else then cookie is on the money.

Thanks for the kind words!

PS. Why be devil's advocate when devil will do?