Ski Update and a few words about the project

The project first.  Not much going on other than occasional use.  We decided that since it is basically usable and legal to do so, we will hold off on putting additional money into it at this time.  We, like a lot of people are not exactly comfortable with the economy.   So we'll just continue working the real jobs, spending some r & r time here and work on it as I can with what materials we already have on hand.  Of course recreation gets priority over project work.  Shoulder seasons will be the prime project work time, you see.  Spring or mud season is about the only time I foresee that happening. 
So on with some of the winter fun, such as skiing photos.

The Crew.  We made our annual trek into Big Creek a couple of weeks ago.  It's a haul, but this year we were able to ski some slopes and slots that we have been eyeballing for the past three years.  It made the 2 days of transport worth it. 

We want to ski that shadow line right up there under the cornice.  See, right between the trees, center of photo.

And we'll ski that bowl up there, yes, yes, this is looking good.

Heading up.  Just another nice day for a walk.  Sun is out, air temp is great for the snow.  Pack full of water and food, yep, hard to beat it.  Oh, did I mention that there are no crowds.  4 people, counting myself and thousands of acres just waiting on us to take our pick.  Can't imagine why we do this. ;)

Ski Tracks.

Yes mission accomplished!  Tracks in the slot under the cornice.  Oh man was it ever fun!

Icicles on the tree, real ones.  First time I noticed them in the years of playing around, or I just forgot.  Who knows.  Would make a cool christmas tree ala natural.

Another day, another mountain to climb, another adventure.  Here we go headed to the top of Eldridge.  Wind was doing about 50 on top, so not much basking in the sun once we got there.

One of a million views.

The last day of adventuresome climbing, touring and some survival skiing.   No shots of the sking from me on this day.  Breakable crust, heavy pow at best and rock firm were the conditions, oh and wind blasted.  No complaints.  We had some of the finest snow and conditions ever on the first day.

So, way down there in the bottom is our starting point for this last day of adventure.

One of our ups on day one.

Really happy this is not our transportation.  Our snowmos work just fine, thank you.

It was a loooong day.

Thanks for leaving a little Jack Marianne.  I'm sure it's the bottle we left last summer.  :)

After a few loooooong days, nothing like the wood fired hot tub and a nip of Uncle Jack.

More stories to tell if I get to it.  This trip had a lot of fun and as one person phrased it maybe a stupeventure in it as well.  Sleds can be challenging or maybe just the guy trying to ride it.

see ya.

SP