ski report

It's been snowing in the high mountains around the Greater Yellowstone this last week! and things are smooth, albeit runneled on some of the steep and narrow.  I'm catching a second wind of summer ski stoke myself.!  Upper elevations are excellente:   the Rock Creek Headwall still goes clear to the bottom, Hanging Couloir's entrance is as friendly as I've seen 'er, Gardiner is holding a winning hand, and the Twin Lakes zone is shred central.   However, the mid elevations are trending, and somewhat 'out'.  But 9-10k' zones like Beartooth Butte, west Woody, and east Miller Ridge should still provide superb summer skiing through June.  Just plan on approaching in your tennies, skirting any lakes, and probably fording a creek or two.

Meanwhile the Lowlands of the Soda Butte Valley are reminiscent of Scotland (incredibly lush and green :).  Most of the major volcanic waterways have been blown out, but Dr. J has been on a record run of whitefish (taken on Prince Nymphs a few feet below the surface).  Suzy has been recently appointed by the State of Montana as a Notary Republic, and the High Country put a drum-tight pitch on the local teepee.  In case you are curious about the current status of angling on the Yellowstone, and/ or need some important documents authenticated.

Guided Ski Mountaineering in the Eastern Beartooths

Excited to be starting a new professional relationship with Beartooth Mountain Guides, for spring and summer alpine ski adventures.  :)

So if any of you wonderful readers are looking to ski classic routes like Whitetail Peak's NE couloir (in good style), please consider hiring me as a guide and photographer.  I have an excellent understanding of the local topography, and would revel in the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience, and safely show you an outstandingly experience.

Whether it be classy moderates off the Pass, big mountain link-ups, traverses, remote new-route ski descents, or even multisport adventures, I would love to entertain the idea of contributing to your Absaroka Beartooth adventure.  Please feel free to email me with inquiry.  (fredlund@beartoothpowder.com)

Ever caught a bee, between your front teeth.?
(a moment of unconscious kung-fu)
It happened while traversing The range.  and even better yet, while crossing the Rimrock bridge..

And we chartered an airplane.  :)  Beta galore.
Game on.