Andy and I went back to Lone Peak take a look at a few descents/ascents that we'd been eyeing for a little while. The first was the ramp that leads to Pete's staircase.
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| Andy on top of Question Mark Wall |
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| Andy most of the way down the ramp (look close) |
Not having been on top of Pete's staircase in the winter I was hopeful that it would be filled in and possibly skiable. I was very wrong.
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| Andy rapping Pete's (clearly not skiable) |
From there we headed over to a west facing shot just north of the main summit. Steep snow took us most of the way up until we hit a bit of rock. Initially it looked like it would be easily climbable. Once again, I was wrong. A few poorly protected slab moves would have lead to a mini chimney formed by a chalk stone. Turns out slab is scary in ski boots and crampons especially when it's followed by a few chimney moves that I would have had to do with skis on my back. Since it was getting late we decided to ski out before trying other options, next time...
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| Starting to question the next moves |
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| Andy high in the chute |
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| Lower |
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| The Cirque with lines marked |
JD we will miss you as the spring begins and the rock starts to dry in the high alpine. What an incredible winter this year!! Enjoy the flat landscapes for just a bit longer. It'll be good to get you back.
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