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I had intended to go up Summit Creek. But when I got there, it looked like better skiing up towards Gilpatrick Mountain. Gilpatricks also looked more prone to new avalanches, so better to hit that really early in the morning when everything is hard. So
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Hatcher Mine
With a name like Hatcher, I had to check it out.
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Headed up Gilpatrick.
Once in the ravine, it was pretty steep side-hilling for a while. Definitely want to keep your edge here.
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Yep, this area can definitely slide.
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At Gilpatrick Pass, looking back east where I came from.
It took about 1.5 hours to get here. A lot of single-sticking and herring-bone, but the upper half was good uphill skiing.
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Looking west down towards Devil's Pass
Looks good! The descent off the pass was some of the best downhill crust I've ever experienced. Smooth, steep and skiable.
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Looking back after descending Gilpatrick pass.
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A nice gully to play in on the way down.
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On Devil's Lake in Devil's Pass
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Devil's Pass cabin
I haven't been here since the Forest Service rebuilt the cabin. Very nice!
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Smooth crust in Resurrection Pass
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Looking north toward Hope from the shoulder between Resurrection and East Creek
Glad I'm not going that way!
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The descent into East Creek was also steep, but good for making turns.
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East Creek looks good! I should be able to complete the loop!
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East Creek
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Heading up toward the pass at Summit Creek.
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Summit Creek Pass, straight ahead
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Cairn near the pass.
Ooohheee, the descent looks nice! Great corn snow.
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the requisite Hero-Snow turns photo
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The last mile or so is tricky.
The snow was getting soft and I was getting below brush-line. The key was to find the summer trail and follow it.
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Had to take the skis off once.
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Woohoo, the loop is complete!
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Remember - skiing is not recommended.
Unless everything is frozen solid. Then, ski your brains out.
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