powderglut
12-17-2011, 08:19 AM
We decided to save gas and go off the back side of the ski area (not drive up the pass or north). Since access is very limited, until they (ski area) get everything open, we knew it would be virtually untouched. 7 of us in all, lightly snowing when we left the area at about 9:20 am. Pretty casual climbing traverse to hit our first pitch. We dropped thru the trees in shin deep perfection. Being sure to make turns around any suspicious looking bumps or humps. 7 people can make a lot of noise in the woods when they're hooting they're asses off. 2 really sweet pitches down to the bog. :lol8: OH YEAH!!
Off to Middle Rib for a nice long low angle pitch. We're hoping there's no wind damage or lots of exposed rocks. I drop the first line so I can shoot some powder turns. Creamy!! We made the right choice! Excellent snow!! Yee Haw!!:2thumbs:
I figured everyone would want to do at least 1 more lap, but was surprised to hear they all needed to get Xmas stuff done. Ben and I put an up track in and did 2 more laps. 1 in the main meadow and then down the steeper trees to the north.:haha: so glad we hung for the extra turns! Hiked back to the area. Beautiful serenity to insanity:crazycobasa:
Top Ten Day!
Off to Middle Rib for a nice long low angle pitch. We're hoping there's no wind damage or lots of exposed rocks. I drop the first line so I can shoot some powder turns. Creamy!! We made the right choice! Excellent snow!! Yee Haw!!:2thumbs:
I figured everyone would want to do at least 1 more lap, but was surprised to hear they all needed to get Xmas stuff done. Ben and I put an up track in and did 2 more laps. 1 in the main meadow and then down the steeper trees to the north.:haha: so glad we hung for the extra turns! Hiked back to the area. Beautiful serenity to insanity:crazycobasa:
Top Ten Day!