April 18, 2004, Mount Townsend
4/18/04
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Headed to the Olympics yesterday for what turned out to be a great, but short ski. This spring's warm sun and low precipitaion has melted out the south slope of Townsend. There was fresh snow on top of heather. We attempted to ski this heather bump run and neither us nor the heather enjoyed the attempt. The best skiing was on the north side. I looked in to what I believe is the "north bowl" It looked great although there was plenty of avalanche debris and some cornices hanging over the steep slopes at the rim. We instead skied a more leisurely northwest slope and yo-yo'd it a couple of times. Probably only 800 vertical total for the day. It was a lot of work to get to a little skiing but the snow was fine and Townsend is superb for its views.
Scott,
That north run was probably the other route up Mt Townsend. It's a bit faster and more direct, although a little steeper. It does, however, let you ski home. The north chutes are fun and yes a bit on the short side. They'll be around for a while - generally melt out in early June.
Bill G
That north run was probably the other route up Mt Townsend. It's a bit faster and more direct, although a little steeper. It does, however, let you ski home. The north chutes are fun and yes a bit on the short side. They'll be around for a while - generally melt out in early June.
Bill G
Thanks for the info, Bill. Sounds like the other trailhead would be the way to go as a start point.
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