Monday, January 24, 2011

Cloudburst 1/23/11

Nick tried his sled out for the first time.

The Hut


3 meters of snow at the hut.
Avy debris in "Whumping Bowl"

Getting out of the clouds and into the sun felt great.

We had to kick steps up here.


The summit ridge was stunning.


We are about to get our yearly allowance of microwave radiation in the next 5 minutes.
Bob discovers he has 81 bars of signal strength on his iphone.


Bob going down the steep and icy face.


Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Jan. ski pix



Dawn patrol boys setting out.
A few shots of Mt. Mulligan the in to Elfin Lakes 11 km in 2 3/4 hr.
Frosty conditions















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Saturday, January 08, 2011

Good snow, good friends, good times.

Had some nice weather and good snow conditions lately. Nothing compares to back country adventures with the buddies. This spot is a 15 minute drive from the house. Click to enlarge photos.
Skinning up
Tiny Nick
The crux.