Northern BC 2013/2014 Stoke, Conditions
I figured there may only be XXX-er and Moosepit that will ever check this thread but oh well. I'll start this off with my best touring day this season. Conditions have been ridiculous here lately with about a meter last storm (ending 4 days ago), and a snow pack that's settling nicely. Today was a day of many big lines getting skied. Super Bowl, Thunder Bowl, Cherry Bowl, Hidden Lake and numerous lines on Geronimo got slayed.
Our group of 3 stuck to a north aspect area called The Zymacord. We skied Zymbuck 1, Zymbuck 3, The Dark Side and then did a homeward run down North Bowl. I didn't bring a camera today so all the images were my buddy Dan's.
Shames is rocking right now.
Me on Zymbuck 1
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...8&d=1362380815
Then we scoped out Zymbuck 3
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...9&d=1362381116
And skied it
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...0&d=1362381188
On the way to The Dark Side we were treated to a most amazing sun dog. I'd never seen one in the shape of an eagle before. Plus the ice crystals in the air were dancing like snow sprites. All this without large amounts of medication.
The large rock in the back ground is the north face of The Dome (you'll climb the Dome if you come to Shames). Skiing off the north face of the Dome is not recommended.
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...2&d=1362381514
Unless you're Mark, then you should go for it.
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...3&d=1362381686
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...4&d=1362382275
Me dropping into the Dark Side
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...5&d=1362382302
Last run of the day was down North Bowl. I am sorry to say the only photos are of me. Mark launched at least a 40 foot cliff and Dan a 30 footer dropping into perfect snow. Sadly all you get to see is a fat old guy (albeit happy) skiing pow. What a great fucking day it was.
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...6&d=1362382383
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...7&d=1362382466
OK OK, I'll pack a camera next time.