The days are longer, the temperatures milder, and the lines are filled in more. It just feels and looks like spring.
Seizing a sunny day between spring storms that have been dumping on us lately, Anda Smalls, Adam Moszynski, Christy, and I set out to climb Castle Peak and ski its East Face. It was a great day by all accounts– blue skies, fun climbing, and spring powder conditions on an Elk Range classic.
The view from above. My first ski descent of the North Face of North Maroon Peak back in 2005.
Christy's turn. Skiing the Hourglass Couloir on the 14er Little Bear Peak in 2008.
The couloir in view from the saddle. On the summit, looking towards Blanca. Route: North Face Couloir[...]
That’s a really impressive-looking line, and a beautiful tour! Great photos as always.
Thx. It was a fun day.
Rod Nash/ Arlene Edwards
Right about getting a great day.Anda will think they are all that way! Christy, you need to think about joining the boys on Desolation. Would love to include you, but know about those job demands. Hugs. Rod
Looks like a superb day. Thank you for sharing.
Matt Lanning
beautiful. thanks for sharing!
Get up there Matt. It’s a good one.
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