
Snake Couloir – Mount Sneffels Ski Descent – 11.7.05
An early season ski descent of the Snake Couloir on Mount Sneffels.
An early season ski descent of the Snake Couloir on Mount Sneffels.
On the summit, a gorgeous July day. Route: Cross Couloir Team: Ted (solo) In 2005 I skied during every month of the year. I had always heard of people in Colorado doing this, traveling to small desperate patches of sun-cupped summer snow just to be able to say they skied all year. September and August can be the toughest to pull off. July was easy, I went to Holy Cross....
With the ramp finished, a pole touch from the benchmark, we were ready. Route: North Face Team: Ted, Christy With the arrival of June, north facing snow was about all that was left. The view of Missouri’s north side from La Plata the week before showed it was still in from the top, or so it appeared. Christy and I were excited as we made the quick trip over Independence...
A late May ski descent of the North Face of La Plata Peak.
My first ski descent of the North Face of North Maroon Peak back in 2005.
A spring ski descent of Wetterhorn Peak on a hot day that delivered a learning lesson.
An amazing powder ski of the North Face of Longs Peak.
An amazing October day up in Montezuma and on Castle Peak.
A 2004 ski descent of the Northwest side of Wilson Peak.
A 2004 ski descent of the North Face of Mount Wilson from Navajo Basin.
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