Last year I met some good people to get into the back country with. The only problem was I had both of my knees scoped on April 18th so I wasn't able to take advantage of all the spring skiing/mountaineering. With no new snow for awhile and warm temps I called on Jeff and Jason W from the squad to take advantage of it. We ended up hiking Mount Guyot (a 13er in Summit with three others Bud, Joe and Christian.
Although it didn't soften up as planed it was still a good day in the woods and above. We wanted to Summit but exhaustion and skiing won. At 400 feet from the top I asked Jeff and Jason if we are skiers or mountaineers. They replied skiers.
Getting ready
Sweet shades and headband
The objective in sight
Jeff and Talus with the Gore Range ( more possibilities) behind them
After skinning for a couple hours Jason (The leader of the day) took to boot packing
Me and Talus on talus
Back on the skins
Jason still leading
Talus
Don't leave your skis base up, I caught them just in time
Jason on the down
Jeff and Talus who out ran everybody
I tried to outrun Talus and had him for a second and then blew up
Tenmile Range
Greys and Torreys
Bald Mountain and future descents
You are studly. . . looks crusty, though, more than the clown even. I can't get a grip on the fact that it is still wintery there! I am sweating as I type. Next winter, though--I want an invite!
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