Category Archives: Hikes & Scrambles

Ice Mountain: Refrigerator Couloir Ski

Ben June 6, 2010 No Comments

I drove my car as far as I could past Winfield in the pre-dawn hours of what would turn into an awesome spring day. Parking at a camp site about half a mile in, I shouldered my setup and began trudging up the dirt road towards the standard summer TH for Huron. Eventually I came to a clearing, where Matt, Frank, Brittany, and Jarrett had camped for the night. I was apparently just on time, as they were just throwing their packs on to begin the day. Keep reading…

Tabeguache North Face Ski Descent

Ben June 2, 2010 No Comments

In terms of access and interesting ski routes, Tabeguache Peak is somewhat limited. Basically the only interesting line from a skier’s perspective is the North Face, which also happens to be the most difficult side of the peak to access. This lack of access is what makes Tab’s North Face a relatively rare ski descent, but for those willing to put up with some punishment, the line is well worth it. Keep reading…

Memorial Day Weekend in the Handies Group

Ben May 29, 2010 No Comments

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We wanted to ski these peaks over Memorial Day Weekend last year but thanks to the nasty dust storms the San Juans received, we decided to hold off a year in hopes of better snow conditions. Well this year rolled around and guess what? More dust. Instead of pushing the trip back again we decided to just say, screw it, let`s head down and see how things look. Keep reading…

Huron East Face Ski Descent

Ben May 25, 2010 2 Comments

Almost anyone who`s been going after 14ers on skis for awhile knows through trial and error what a “perfect” day skiing a 14er would look like. We know well what a “perfect” day out would entail because we generally don`t experience perfection, and we know precisely what we would change if we had the ability to “draw it up” ourselves. This is why when a truly perfect day comes along, it really stands out as the rare gift that it is. Continue reading…

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