June 14-19, 2002, Ptarmigan Traverse
6/14/02
WA Cascades West Slopes North (Mt Baker)
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The Ptarmigan is in great shape for skiing right now. Not alot of turns, but it is definitely faster and more efficient than hiking. The snow was surprisingly consolidated given the streak of hot weather last week and some dry camp spots are opening up along the way. There is however lots of goop? on the snow (pollen, worm guts, who know?), that caused some difficulty sliding and made skins unusable (they just wouldn't stick). Lots of avalanche debris along the way, so make sure the weather is cool. Including an enormous avalanche in upper Bachelor cr. (class 4+!)
Daddy-O
Daddy-O
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