With this season’s challenging snowpack thanks to the Jan/Feb facet cycle, we decided to narrow our focus down to western aspects. Nailed this one:) The zone delivered an amazing day in the alpine with perfect snow conditions and unreal weather!
Working our way up the southwest couloir - West Partner Pk. - Kevin and Jonah
With this season’s challenging snowpack thanks to the Jan/Feb facet cycle, we decided to narrow our focus down to western aspects. Nailed this one:) The zone delivered an amazing day in the alpine with perfect snow conditions and unreal weather!
Looking down on The Fly and The Spider from West Partner Peaks summit
Discussing our ascent options for West Partner Pk.
West Partner Pk. - West Face
Top portion of Southwest Couloir - Jonah
The Fly - Southeast Face line
Bonus chute with The Fly in background - Jonah
Breaking trail up Booth Creek
Nearing the top of the Southwest Couloir - Jonah
Paradise - Kevin
Booth Lake Cirque
Perfect conditions - Kevin
Upper basin exit ski is a blast - Jonah Kevin
Had to stop on the apron for some Saki and taking in the views
Jonah
Apron - Kevin
Spectacular
Tasty chutes above Booth Lake
Kevin
Booth Pass - Jonah and Kevin
Bonus Line - Kristin
Hassell peak a definite favorite as it can be approached by three different drainages fairly easily, all while providing great skiing off multiple aspects, with plenty of bonus lines in the area. Far from a hassle:)
Citadel - Kristin
Hassell Pk. - Northeast Face - Jonah
Waiting it Out - Hassell Pk. - Colby
Storm trying to clear - Jonah
Pettingell Pk. Northeast Face - Kristin
Hassell Pk. Northeast Face - Colby and Jonah
Hassell Pk. - Southeast Face - Kristin