May 10, 2001, Silver Basin

Paul and I headed for Crystal Mtn. to ski some west facing slopes in the South Backcountry. Followed the standard route along Chair 4 and headed towards "Dogleg Chute" and the ridge line to Three-Way Peak. Most of the slope was still shaded and we climbed "Gunbarrel" to "Chickens Head". The skiing was perfect corn with 1" of cream on a firm base. Continued down the ridge towards "Speed Control" and cycled in the bowl. Paul stayed in the bowl and I climbed the bowl next to Three-Way Peak. Looked over to Sourdough Gap and down to Placer Lake. Found a slot that had not released and enjoyed the corn. Chinook Pass opened today. Great conditions on west facing slopes.

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