Feb 20, 2009, Kaleetan Pk.

Skied a few groomers at Alpental before traversing out to Great Scott bowl and up to Bryant Col.  The ski down to Melakwa was variable and challenging.  Booted up steep snow in the gully to Kaleetan summit ridge (gripping, to say the least) and on up to the top.  Great views in all directions.  Skied from the summit on perfect corn then down the east face in alternating powder/breakable crust.  Skied back down to Melakwa and back up to Bryant Col while the sun set.  Icing on the cake was the ski down Bryant Couloir in 8-10" of good powder with alpenglow on the peaks.  In the choke it was very tight, point 'em or boot it.  Stability everywhere was good, conditions ranged from crust to corn to powder and it was t-shirt weather again.

I'm sure Peter will post pics soon if they are worthy.