The ski area is skiing very poor
So we went out searching for some more.
To Carbon Peak we went to ski
The Spoon, another line of cutlery.
Backcountry snow is a bit touchy now
Northeast aspects have some pow
But wind loaded snow makes it bad
And the surface hoar just makes me sad.
But southern aspects are less risky
So we decided to go get a bit frisky
On the Spoon of Carbon so we went
And so it was a day well-spent.
Here we saw our line from afar
But when we got out of the car
Goldenboy swore up a storm
“I forgot my poles on this darned morn”
The trailhead was a timely drive
Takes fourty-five minutes of our time
So turning around was not an option
Goldenboy made a great concoction
You see, he still really wanted to ski
So improvise some poles did he
“They are Black Diamond's new beta poles to test
Surely the grips will work the best.”
The poles feature a goggle brush
And ice-chopper to add to the cush.
So off we went for adventure ahead
Our souls were looking to get fed.
So we began our ridge climb up to the top
And by this dead tree we chose to stop.
The hike took longer than we planned
But at the summit we both did stand
We always like the lovely summit view
The Anthracites do surely woo
Can you spot the Crested Butte resort?
Or some Elk fourteeners can you report?
So down the Spoon of Carbon we did go
We did have some bits of variable snow.
But goldenboy shredded his very best
Putting his beta ski poles to a great big test.
Despite the less than perfect snow
I sure enjoyed my turns, even down low.
I simply like to ski in the backcountry
The whole package seems to just suit me.
Overall a good day was had
Both of us were very glad
To have skied today this Carbon Peak
We found the adventure we did seek.
As we watched the Castles eat the sun
We reflected upon our day of fun.
I wish that every day could be like this
Days full of sheer happiness and bliss.
For more about our Carbon slog
Please check out our skiing
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