December 4, 2010, White Salmon, Shuksan
12/4/10
WA Cascades West Slopes North (Mt Baker)
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Skied the White Salmon Glacier on Mt. Shuksan on Saturday morning. Glacier still has gaping holes in places, exercise caution. According to probing and pits, the upper half of the glacier (above ~6,500') was holding 300cm+ of snow. Boo yah.
Skiing was really good, occasionally slightly wind affected but generally consistent, amazing, powder. Exit is a bit thin but nothing risotto and lamb at Milano's in Glacier can't cure.
Also of note, another group skinned up the White Salmon, crossed Hanging Glacier, and skied the NW couloir from the top. I know they were rocking POV cameras, so that should be something to look for.
Skiing was really good, occasionally slightly wind affected but generally consistent, amazing, powder. Exit is a bit thin but nothing risotto and lamb at Milano's in Glacier can't cure.
Also of note, another group skinned up the White Salmon, crossed Hanging Glacier, and skied the NW couloir from the top. I know they were rocking POV cameras, so that should be something to look for.