Popes Peak and the Cardinal

Today we skied up to the col of Popes peak and summited the minor un-named peak immediately east, which this day we elected to call cardinal peak. Some great folks teamed up for this one and it was a pleasure logging about 1800m during two laps of this great ski region. We were very throttled by the amount of snow in the zone and it being pretty much a green light, we were able to ski a couple of non-traditional lines. Thanks ski friends.

El' Presidente Traverse

Yesterday I had a fantastical time with Craig on a tour that I have been wanting to do for years, circumvent the president from Emerald lake. It starts with a 1600m climb (skin and bootpack) up to president pass via emerald creek basin, down to the stanley mitchell meadows than hook back around to Emerald Pass and enjoy a 1400 m descent back to the basin and soon after, the lake and your car. Craig and I have been waiting for the right conditions for a month or so and besides a punchy (read: waist deep posthole) bootpack in a couple of places, they were perfect- including two great shots you just have no choice but to ski the heck out of. One of the best days of skiing I have had.

Climbing to President Pass
Craig in "tiger country" on the headwall
President Pass, with Craigs Canada flag that has been everywhere with him. Might as well whip it out on Prez pass.
Nice knee deep conditions on the Prez glacier, just ridonculous. No wind and crowds today.
Oh the joy of it all.
Craig feeling the burn on the way back up to Emerald Pass
Day glo thoughts and caviar dreams, Emerald pass.
The 5600 foot shot down to Emerald Basin
Traverse for about 800 m and discover this baby- about 1000 m of dreamboat fall line- and you're the captain.

Water was a precious commodity on this sojourn. Very elated after a good mission.

Thanks Craig for a great day and thanks for wanting to do this for a second time!

Dog Park Direct AKA Miners Gully

Early this AM Zach, Mike and Jeff were nice enough to help me take chief to the dog park.

Thanks for the walk yo!

Field Trip

Another great day on Mt.Field was had today by people wearing patagonia. Thanks ski friends.