Feb 6-7, Three Fingers South and Middle Peaks
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Jeff Rich and I headed up Three Fingers last weekend when we heard the road was clear to the trail head. The Hummel twins surprised us showing up at the hut after dark. The next day we skied together down the north facing glacier gully off the South Pk, then up to just below the Middle where ice shut us down. Good snow, crap visibility, great weekend. 
Awesome trip report and great pictures Jim!!
Great report and pics Jim! Looked like a spectacular way to spend a weekend.
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crap visibility
I would say that pic states the opposite! Nice gettin!
Stugie, yet right about that evening - we were lovin' it. The storm came in during the night and continued all the next day, which was when we did most of the skiing.
Nice call.
Lots of great Pics + a few words = Well told story
Lots of great Pics + a few words = Well told story
Nice work Jim, thanks for the conditions info. Three Fingers is on the list in March -- hopefully we can still get as close as you did.
Nicely done Jim and Jeff!! and the Hummels too! 8) Never would have thought the road to be open at this early date, I wonder if that is a first winter descent? Beautiful photos!
I'd be curious if someone has skied off the top of three fingers. While it wasn't too bad, Josh and I certainly had to get very close to the big cliff off the East Face...say within a foot. I imagine with more snow it may become easier, but really it's been a very good snow year above 6k considering how terrible its been lower down.
Does it matter if you're the first one off the top? I wouldn't care a darn...the experience itself should be enough. Of course I can remember when i skied off the summit of Three Fingers many years agos. I remember it warmly...
Thanks Zee. Of course it doesn't matter. More importantly it is the experience that is most fulfilling. But beyond that, to me at least, it is the experience of others I find interesting as well. I've never been shy about sharing mine and what those journeys meant to me. And I like reading and hearing about similar adventures which is why I asked.
he,he...gotcha ya' Jason! ;) Good trip report.... ;D
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