January 2, 2020, Skyline Ridge, Tye Peak (5476)
1/2/20
WA Stevens Pass
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Don and I had a good tour here today. Telemetry showed on 2 inches new -- but even at the pass level it seemed like more. At the top of saddle past the lake the snow depth on top of the rain crust was about 8 inches and bonding seemed good. Skiing the edge of the boulder field was fun -- but with care to avoid some remaining holes and drop offs.
Skinning up towards Tye Peak I managed to fracture an 8 inch deep layer from the rain crust in a locally steep slope (40 degrees) in a tree well. Skiing SE from Tye peak was quite enjoyable with only minor surface sluffing in a couple of spots. Tree thickness and low coverage made for "adventure skiing" from 4600 down to the creek -- crossing the creek required a bit of searching for a confidence inspiring snow bridge. We found an existing skin track that made the climb back up fairly quick. The ski down Skyline exceeded expectations (it wasn't a luge track littered with hikers and sledders)
Skinning up towards Tye Peak I managed to fracture an 8 inch deep layer from the rain crust in a locally steep slope (40 degrees) in a tree well. Skiing SE from Tye peak was quite enjoyable with only minor surface sluffing in a couple of spots. Tree thickness and low coverage made for "adventure skiing" from 4600 down to the creek -- crossing the creek required a bit of searching for a confidence inspiring snow bridge. We found an existing skin track that made the climb back up fairly quick. The ski down Skyline exceeded expectations (it wasn't a luge track littered with hikers and sledders)
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