Dec 18, 2010, Crystal backcountry

12/18/10

WA Cascades West Slopes South (Mt Rainier)

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Posted by altasnob on 12/18/10 11:08pm

Heavy winds overnight built up some wind slaps on W-NW-N aspects. Nothing major broke free but I tiptoed down the first few feet off the ridge. Stugie triggered a small slough slide that picked up snow as it ran, but was easily avoided. We found the south faces to be in prime shape for a rare treat.

Kyle leading the way

12/19/10 11:16am

stugie

Word. Friday around in Xtal's eastern BC the winds got pretty strong. Lots of windslab developing. By Sunday morning the winds had died down a bit and we didn't get more until after noon. Pretty good days out. Here's a few more pics:

^{Kyle throwing some wake.}

^{Skier Dan dropping some rock.}

^{Coccij or Prestonf entering the whiteroom.}

12/19/10 11:29am

prestonf

Based on the red jacket, those pics look like me ;D. Props to Dan for getting some airtime! Noice to bump into you guys.

Dec 18, 2010, Crystal backcountry

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