Feb 10, 2013, Panoramazama Loop, MRNP
2/10/13
WA Cascades West Slopes South (Mt Rainier)
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a.k.a. (in summer): Skyline Trail, clockwise.
Above the clouds all day. Sunburned in February. It probably would have been a pretty good day even if the snow hadnt been so good.
Climbed to Panorama Point comfortably (in short sleeves), thanks to a smooth multi-use track and a good set of steps up the hill. Plenty of snowshoers about, but not too crowded.
Upper reaches of P Point were wind-packed, as was the long descending traverse across upper Edith Creek basin. Then mostly good snow down low. Skiing moderately steep, moderately heavy SE aspect at midday generated sizable pinwheels; other aspects held good powder.
Unknown skier in photo was from party of six on Mazama Ridge.
Above the clouds all day. Sunburned in February. It probably would have been a pretty good day even if the snow hadnt been so good.
Climbed to Panorama Point comfortably (in short sleeves), thanks to a smooth multi-use track and a good set of steps up the hill. Plenty of snowshoers about, but not too crowded.
Upper reaches of P Point were wind-packed, as was the long descending traverse across upper Edith Creek basin. Then mostly good snow down low. Skiing moderately steep, moderately heavy SE aspect at midday generated sizable pinwheels; other aspects held good powder.
Unknown skier in photo was from party of six on Mazama Ridge.
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