As the search for good skiing becomes more and more desperate, short, bang for your buck lines close to home tend to become more and more appealing. After seeing late week photos of Torreys from Stevens Gulch, it was evident the recent storms had improved coverage/conditions tremendously. With this in mind, Torreys was an easy decision. Read more…
Brian, Rick, and I spied this line from the summit of Traver Peak in mid March and made a mental note of it. Three weeks later our search for ski lines in good condition had not gotten any easier, so we figured we’d go with what we knew and check out Arkansas. Partners for this short yet rewarding day ended up being Brian and Rick, Marc the monoplanker, and Rick’s friend John whom he had met through Friends of Berthoud. Read more…
It’s no secret this season has been less than stellar for the Colorado snow enthusiast. Many have decided to hang up their boards in pursuit of other hobbies, as the thin snowpack continues to dwindle in the face of relentless sun and heat. Though good skiing has indeed been difficult to find this year, there is still some to be found if one searches in the right place. Keep reading…
Rick, Brian, and I set out in an attempt to ski the South Couloir on Clinton, also known as Monica’s Descent or “The Lewinski Slot”. After taking a look at the chute from above we realized what we were really searching for was decent snow, something that seems to be in short supply these days. An early start from Montgomery Reservoir had us to the base of Clinton’s East Face in less than two hours. From there it was a mellow snow climb to Clinton’s summit ridge, with some short sections of talus booting. Keep Reading…