Winter 09-10 Skiing the East

Winter is almost here! Trail trimming has been going on this fall. Time to ski and relaunch the blog that has sat idle. Looking forward to the first turns of the season!

Bald Mtn.

We took advantage of the cooler temperatures to get out and climb Bald Mtn. without being harrassed by blackflies. We climbed Missing Moe and Yardwork. Nice day and good to lead climb again.

Spring is several weeks behind the Mohawk Valley. The trilliums are still blooming and all the foliage is not out on the trees.

Some random climbing pictures...

Rapping

Nice view looking north

Video Compilation of the 07-08 Season

Video from 12/22/07

Slide Pow

Ending of the Season on Mt. Mansfield

Had a great spring ski day at Whiteface yesterday (unfortunately slides done) and then headed to Stowe for $20 lift tickets to ride the gondola and then boot the chutes off the summit ridge. It was another fantastic day of spring skiing and a great first foray into exploring the BC on Mt. Mansfield. Sorry to see another ski season go. Maybe try for another day ski area hiking or Mt. Washington but otherwise climbing and hiking season beckons.

Great turns in a beautiful setting. Much better conditions than could be found on the slopes of Stowe.

High Peaks Tour Take Two

The solo tour on Wednesday was so good and the weather so nice that I had to do it again. Lincoln joined me for the day trudging along in alpine gear. I racked up ~12 miles and 7000' vert for another big day. The lowlands have melted out significantly and are just about done. Even up high the streams are flowing and wide open.

Still a lot of snow up higher though.

Other signs of spring even on the summits. Flies, bugs and this little guy kept me company on a summit break.

Lots of bare rock for booting too.

Love these skis. They rock in any conditions!

A few scenic shots.

Once again, had the place to myself. 4 laps of this snowfield plus the ski trail down.