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Several attempts and no success. That’s been the story of Pope’s peak and I over the years as I tried in vain to ski north couloir from the summit. The first time, Joel and I cleared the ice crux before heavy sloughing chased us back into the safety of the valley. The second time, we didn’t even make it up the fan before a surprise squall turned the slough taps on full… Read More
Six or seven years ago, Trevor mentioned that someone should really go see if it was possible to ski the west face of Glacier Peak, high above lake Oesa, right from its 3283m summit. I’ve had it in the back of my mind ever since. So, when May long weekend delivered a cold, sunny weather window I decided it might be a good way to get off the beaten path a little…. Read More
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