Mike
and I, just barely made a first outing in October this year on a very thin
layer of very fluffy snow. You may have noticed that the title doesn't say
"first ski". That's because that would have constituted gross
overreach... Although there were a couple of turns involved the descent was
98%+ on the skins doing some form of impure Nordic skiing. In any case, it was
great being out there, getting the gear out and getting into the skinning rhythm.
With 29 F at the Collins base and less higher up it felt like winter. These
October outings makes you feel like you are getting away with something like
"stealing a winter day". In short: a fantastic first outing of the 2015/2016 season!
Here
are the pictures (click to enlarge):
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| A sprinkle on Superior with Moon on top... |
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| ...better view of the Moon over Superior |
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| Mike's and my up-tracks... |
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| Mike measuring a solid third of a pole handle! |
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Is Great Baldy Chute going to be ready for consumption
before Alta opens for the season? |
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