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03-27-2016, 04:27 PM #1
TR: Greater Yellowstone Mega Trip Report!
I have a lot of photos from random excursions through the Greater Yellowstone region this winter, however each one doesn't quite add up to a trip report in its own right. So, here I will attempt to document the season thus far, with perhaps a second installment documenting the spring season posted this summer. Here goes... (Sorry about the watermarks, they're way bigger than I meant for them to be)
Winter was kind to us in SW Montana for the most part, the second half of January was particularly good:
Ripping around the Bridgers
An impromptu storm chase took us south to Jackson on the 17th to ski 17" of fresh snow in 24hrs!
Deep
Cody Peak
As the snowpack began to stabilize we began to explore some more of the local backcountry surrounding Bozeman.
Last edited by Ted26; 03-27-2016 at 05:20 PM.
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03-27-2016, 04:28 PM #2
Dusk Patrol
With continuing stability problems into early February I took the time to explore a fun forest fire burn in the NW corner of Yellowstone.
For better or for worse, most of February consisted of sun and high pressure. Managed to summit Hyalite Peak one day, although the views far exceeded the ski conditions.
Lots of fun days at Bridger despite the general lack of new snow.
Shredding Saddle Peak
During one particularly warm weekend I headed over to Cooke City in search of cold snow.
Barronnette Peak
Downtown Cooke CityLast edited by Ted26; 03-27-2016 at 04:47 PM.
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03-27-2016, 04:29 PM #3
The objective was the North Couloir off Abiathar Peak, a classic line just inside the border of Yellowstone NP.
Those two specks at the base are people!
Booting up
Steep skiing and good cold snow
A few good days here and there, but through most of February we patiently awaited the return of snowier weather.
Bridger Range stoke
Finally March delivered! Made it down to the Tetons for a few days over spring break and skied some of the deepest snow I think I've ever skied.
Looking south from the top of Glory
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03-27-2016, 04:30 PM #4
Dropping into Glory Bowl
Glory Bowl nice and tracked out by afternoon
Next day consisted of a dawn patrol up 25 Short. Nothing like starting the day skinning beneath the stars in zero degree temps. Things warmed up a bit by the time I was approaching the top though.
Skintrack stoke
Looking towards Buck
Looking across towards the South Teton
25 Short looking dreamy
Got back to Bozeman in time to ski some beautiful snow down Mt. Blackmore.
Another dawn patrol
View from the summitLast edited by Ted26; 03-27-2016 at 05:03 PM.
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03-27-2016, 04:31 PM #5
Had the great privilege to summit and ski the East Face of the Middle Teton the other day. It was the capstone on a stellar season thus far!
We began the day with a 3am wake up. With the light of a nearly full moon illuminating the path to the high peaks that morning though, I wasn't complaining. Don't have any photos from the climb or skin unfortunately, but do have plentiful summit shots!
stoked
The Grand looming large to the North
Teewinot looking small from the top of the Middle
The East Face skied like an absolute dream. Perfect powder the whole way down. No photos from the descent as we were more focused on skiing down safely.
Our tracks leading back into Garnet
Someone set an aesthetic skin track up West Hourglass
Very thankful for an awesome and safe first half (two thirds?) of the season. Can't wait to see what spring brings our way!Last edited by Ted26; 03-27-2016 at 05:19 PM.
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03-27-2016, 05:23 PM #6
Good stuff, man. Thanks for posting up the pics!
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03-27-2016, 05:42 PM #7
Great shots. Congrats on the middle
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03-27-2016, 06:48 PM #8cliffed out
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Rad!
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03-27-2016, 09:59 PM #9
Outstanding! What camera system are you shooting with?
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03-27-2016, 10:31 PM #10
Well done.
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03-28-2016, 12:03 AM #11
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03-28-2016, 07:45 AM #12
Enjoyed the photos. Good work
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03-28-2016, 07:58 AM #13Rope->Dope
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Love the burn photos. Great stoke and gorgeous area
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03-28-2016, 08:58 AM #14
Fantastic. Thank you!
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03-28-2016, 09:50 AM #15
Those coulies look fun! Nice TR!
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03-28-2016, 09:56 AM #16
lovely pics
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03-28-2016, 12:04 PM #17
Solid work fella, color me green with envy.
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03-28-2016, 12:48 PM #18
Nice! Thanks for posting these up.
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03-28-2016, 12:53 PM #19
Dig it!
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03-28-2016, 01:22 PM #20
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03-28-2016, 10:14 PM #21Registered User
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Good stuff.
And thanks for the camera info too. Kinda burly to haul that sort of system around but the results are obviously worth it. Great captures of the GYE, for sure!
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03-29-2016, 12:37 PM #22
Wow - sweet TR
"...if you're not doing a double flip cork something, skiing spines in Haines, or doing double flip cork somethings off spines in Haines, you're pretty much just gaping."
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03-29-2016, 02:31 PM #23
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04-01-2016, 09:18 AM #24
Nice pictures of nice mountains!
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04-13-2016, 05:20 PM #25Registered User
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Damn nice pics!!!
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