Ski Alpinism Vol. 2 – Direct South Ridge (5.7+, III) to Spooky Face Ski Descent – Nez Perce – GTNP, WY (03.20.24)

On Wednesday March 20th, Hayden Evans and I climbed the Direct South Ridge (5.7+, III) on 11,901 foot Nez Perce, and made a powdery ski descent of the North "Spooky" Face into the East Hourglass Couloir and Garnet Canyon, one day removed from a "calendar winter" ascent.

March 28, 2024 0

Ski Alpinism Vol. 1 – Irene’s Arete (5.8, III) to Spoon Couloir Ski Descent – Disappointment Peak – GTNP, WY (03.17.24)

On Sunday March 17th, 2024, Chase Krumholz and I played with some ski alpinism tactics - linking a climb of the famous Irene's Arete (5.8, III) with ski descent of the classic Spoon Couloir on Disappointment Peak. Rock climbing with skis - get weird!

March 25, 2024 2

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