May 22, 2007, Unicorn Peak
5/22/07
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After surviving a burley mtn bike trip last Sat, thought it was time for a little triathalon at MRNP. Rode bikes from the gated road that's past Narada Falls to Snow Lk TH. The road is plowed and clear with about 5ft of snow along most of the sides. Opted for a loop trip to bag and ride two summits, so we headed up the ridge to Foss Pk. Started in fog and cleared to very warm temps and no wind about half way up Foss. Down-climbed a little of the ridge towards Unicorn, then put the boards on and rode about 1000' down/over to the lower part of the upper bowl below Unicorn. Lots of slush going up Foss, but dryer snow on top of firmer pack going up the big gully to the saddle, then a left turn up to the summit of Unicorn. Beautiful views and we lingered just long enough for the fog to roll in on us 8); waited a short bit for a little clearing and we boarded right off the summit all the way to Snow Lk. Turns were best off top and big gully, but pretty sticky after that. Hopefully all this new snow will pack and corn soon. Short hike across The Bench brought us back down to our bikes and killer thigh burns on the ride UP HILL to Reflection and back to the car. Great day out with a fun mountaneering route.
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