April 21, 2007, Sasse Ridge and Jolly Mt

Skied out to Jolly Mt via Sasse Ridge on Saturday. The west facing slopes of Sasse Ridge are holding skiable snow down to approx to 3k. I found the snow along the top of Sasse Ridge to be a mixed bag€¦firm where previously exposed to the sun and some lingering shallow powder (up to 2 inches) in the trees. The last 500 feet on the north side of Jolly was boot deep powder. It was snowing and blowing on the summit with zero viz when I arrived. Too bad as I was looking forward to the view. The slopes on the west side of Sasse Ridge had corned up a bit when I arrived for the descent to the car. Good day all around. Thanks to Larry_R for giving me some pre-trip tips regarding this tour.