April 24, 2004, Earl Pk / Bean / Marys

With a few small punch thrus, the main road and then the Beverly Creek spur was drivable right to the trailhead. So far so good, but then 1.5 miles dry/patchy trail to walk before we could skin. Continuous snow a little before the basin opens up. We did Bean first, then Marys, then Earl, which seemed like the best way to follow the sun. Nice corn, firm base, occasional interesting firnspiegel texture on top. Best run was on Earl, where we chanced upon Jim Oker and party. N facing stuff:  - hollow crust, not nearly as nice as the corn.
This was my first spring trip to the Teanaway, and it won't be the last - great runs, great corn here!