February 7-11, Bonanza, W Peak and Company Glacier

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Posted by Forest McBrian on 2/15/11 1:47pm

Last week I went with Jason Hummel to ski off the West Peak of Bonanza. We went in via Lake Chelan and Holden Village. In short, it was a blast. Jason will no doubt have a super-charged, photo-fantastic report up soon. I've got a trip report on my blog, as well: http://forestmcbrian.com/

2/16/11 5:25am

zap

A great TR and photos. Holden is a wonderful access point for day trips or extended adventures. The village staff are friendly. Jill and I have had some great spring tours from the village.

2/16/11 5:51am

skykilo

Nice writeup, Forest. Glad you and Jason had a good ski.

Inexplicable? Seattle <==> Holden: a full day either way, not available every day of the week, must be in Chelan ready to go circa 9 am to catch the Lady of the Lake. Would that I had enough time not to bump it off my list based solely on these facts. Some day.

2/16/11 6:00am

glenn_b

Actually, they use the fast boat in the winter, departing Chelan at 10, Fields Point at 10:50 and at Lucerne before noon. Still a long haul for wetsiders.

2/16/11 7:24am

skykilo

^^^Which still means starting from the westside before daylight and not getting to Holden before afternoon.

(Sorry, not really trying to start an argument here.)

2/16/11 1:02pm

zap

author=Zap link=topic=19611.msg83440#msg83440 date=1297871797]
Holden is a wonderful access point for day trips or extended adventures.

Sky, In the past Jill and I have spent a few days staying in Holden and then doing day trips from Holden. Yeah, you lose a half day traveling each way. But when you are retired . ;)

2/17/11 11:47pm

jason_h.

Awesome trip Forest. Thanks for the invite. You know how to pick those windows! Cool story and pics as well!

My pics and story will be soon if I get my act together! Here are a couple I've gone through so far.

February 7-11, Bonanza, W Peak and Company Glacier

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