Fryingpan
With Cayuse pass opened, we called the ranger station. They are allowing hikers and bikers past the white river entrance.
There is a several mile hike before skinning. It is reasonable to put skins on at 4500 feet, with continuous snow for skiing until 4800 feet. We were a little late in the day, and started our descent at 3 pm. The fryingpan glacier and right below meany crest skied really well. The valley down below was sticky mashed potatoes.
It was great to finally be back on “ the mountain” after the closure. Sunshine, solitude, and good quality snow made for a great day.
Beauty! That is nice to see! Nice clean photos of Bluebird!
Wow that is a nice picture Bryan (the last one).
These pix are amazing. A full-on multi-sport adventure, too - way to go, guys!
Care to submit a pic in the Next TAY cover page image forum topic?
I’m not sure if I submitted the last photo In my post or not. I replied to your thread, but I am not so sure it worked or was the correct way.
I see it in there now, Bryan. Thanks!
Good to chat with you guys at the cars afterwards. Thanks for the photos. It looks spectacular.
Interglacier was also really good, nice and smooth powder on supportive snow for the meat of the run. You can start skinning shortly before the usual creek crossing spot at the switchback before Glacier Basin camp.
Nice meeting you as well. Thanks for the beta. We have a couple other friends that were interested in a “bike to ski” adventure. We had our eyes on interglacier. What is the bike ride like from summerland to the white river campground- elevation, road conditions?
I'd have to look at the map to figure out the elevation etc but it's maybe 3 or 4 more miles and a gentle uphill. Snow-free on the road. Prime condition.
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