it's PF Great! A major undertaking for sure. That post-holing with skis on can drain all your energy in a hurry! Love that Rock Rabbit and the posters in the loo!
Great report and photos!! Thanks
I laughed at what Bill Reed said, cuz I had just responded to your final question, "Pretty Damn Great!"
We skied up the Popo Agie from Lander in similar conditions & bright clouds, snowng & blowing, in April of 1975. Camped under overhanging cliffs facing West over steep & deep valley of beaver ponds to other cliffs.
Beaver dams had hung us up, trying to cross on skis, with sticks unseen below snow grabbing skis at unpredictable angles, and ice making us slip all ways, & jerk to a stop until heavy pack momentum slammed you over further, & lost balance on ridge above pond & outlet creek.
Your enduro approach, headwall cramponing, stormy Continental Divide crossing, were all epic.
Steep ski descent in storm by memory was nerve-wracking even from here.
At least you got sunshine for long ski out without headwinds, and views of Titcomb Peaks. Glamorous.
Bill Reed - Nov 21, 2015 11:51 am - Voted 10/10
I would say............it's PF Great! A major undertaking for sure. That post-holing with skis on can drain all your energy in a hurry! Love that Rock Rabbit and the posters in the loo!
Great report and photos!! Thanks
Stu Brandel - Nov 22, 2015 9:31 am - Voted 10/10
Great Trip...and Great trip report. Makes my day!
MtnGuide - Nov 23, 2015 9:17 am - Hasn't voted
What They Said.I laughed at what Bill Reed said, cuz I had just responded to your final question, "Pretty Damn Great!"
We skied up the Popo Agie from Lander in similar conditions & bright clouds, snowng & blowing, in April of 1975. Camped under overhanging cliffs facing West over steep & deep valley of beaver ponds to other cliffs.
Beaver dams had hung us up, trying to cross on skis, with sticks unseen below snow grabbing skis at unpredictable angles, and ice making us slip all ways, & jerk to a stop until heavy pack momentum slammed you over further, & lost balance on ridge above pond & outlet creek.
Your enduro approach, headwall cramponing, stormy Continental Divide crossing, were all epic.
Steep ski descent in storm by memory was nerve-wracking even from here.
At least you got sunshine for long ski out without headwinds, and views of Titcomb Peaks. Glamorous.
Congratulations!
"PD Great!"
96avs01 - Nov 23, 2015 10:26 pm - Voted 10/10
Great TripThanks for the great TR, really enjoyed seeing what the Winds look like in winter conditions!
Bark Eater - Nov 24, 2015 11:29 am - Voted 10/10
WowWhat an adventure. Thank you for sharing!
dblblack - Nov 24, 2015 5:19 pm - Voted 10/10
FantasticGreat adventure and write-up. Way to get after it!
swbackcountry - Nov 28, 2015 10:41 pm - Voted 10/10
Sweet TripCertainly a long and memorable adventure, and that route is exceptionally beautiful. Good work and thanks for sharing. Mås pics?
crussellbowden - Dec 1, 2015 1:48 am - Voted 9/10
Absolutely inspiring.As someone who hiked this, I am extremely jealous. This looks astounding and you've inspired me to...I don't know? Do more? Haha! Happy trails.