No tracks on the Fin

Word is:  Dr. J cut fresh grizzly tracks in Pebble Creek yesterday, there's a flock of turkeys living in Silver Gate (don't ask me how they elude the hungry fox population), three bison were poached in Park last week ($10,000 reward), and the Fin has yet to see a set of ski tracks this season... 

And the skiing:  conditions are currently very good.

(Catch a Fire)

skiing Barronette

Things aligned for an epic adventure/ route on Barronette Peak yesterday.  :)

Yep, it was a 3-star route for sure.

(keep your eyes peeled for a video piece)

A good friend gave me some nice advice today:  

'there are those that have,

and those that will.'

Yesterday was one of those days where everywhere I looked I was inspired (both photographically and for ski touring/ mountaineering)  Lines, light, landscapes!  ect.  Typical in the high Beartooths!

Plans A and B were a no go, given the gale force winds and blowing snow/ avalanche hazard.  But after a good look around (while retreating), I happend to spy this hidden little gem.  Windward and protected, with boot-top styrofoam/ powder.  :)  It just goes to show that if you put in your time and REally have a good look around, you can almost always find something new (and safe) and interesting to ski.

Mt. Republic, looking glorious today.

red wine and white gas

Town Hill is corn (the Fin was in), some folks dug an elaborate system of snow caves around the Yurt, we picked up an Aeropress (and 6" of snow last night), and there's been a series of tragic avalanches/ accidents around Cooke City this week (2 fatalities, heli evac out of Abundance today..)

current aurora activity