I'm really stoked on this day. This is an incredible view tour, the Baker blues did not disappoint, and the terrain is BIG and rowdy. Since the snowpack has yet to reach "fat" status, the long approach and exit were a little gnarly with lots of creek crossings and ups and downs, but we all survived, although there were a few tense moments with exposure over big drops into waterfalls. The north facing cirque has endless line options, although on this day we were a little limited since most of the lines were guarded by crowns or debris. That being said, it was still an absolutely incredible day.
Sunrise
Where we're headed
Crowns on almost all of the convex rollers.
Debris filled the valley
Oh yea. I don't think that the sun touches these slopes from Nov. to March.
Mount Baker
Sunset on Shuksan...
...and the boarder peaks.
The ride down went smoothly and the conditions were good and stable. A little firm underneath and some debris and crust to avoid, but safe and fun...really, really fun.
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