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"Wet and Scrappy . . ." Sky Sjue @ SAC


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"Wet and Scrappy, Wild and Steep: Skiing Skagit and Whatcom Counties" - Sky Sjue at the November 7th meeting of the Skagit Alpine Club

 

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As one of a small group pushing the limits of ski mountaineering in the North Cascades, Sky Sjue has logged many impressive (often first) descents. He has a knack for skiing routes that most would be proud to just have climbed: West Ridge of West McMillan Spire, NW Face of Formidable (pictured above), Degenhardt Glacier, and the North Face of Spider among many others. With so much spectacular terrain to choose from, the mountains in our backyard are home to what Sky calls "some of the best year-round skiing in the world".

 

Although it has not been well studied, visiting such terrain can cause a severe case of "skisickness" in those who venture too close. At the November Alpine Club meeting, Sky will come and share a bit about this illness that compels him to return time and time again to the challenges of skiing steep lines in the North Cascades. Sky's presentation is going to be a great way to get psyched for the upcoming ski season, don't miss it!

 

Be sure to check out Sky's website for many fine tales and photos: http://skisickness.com/

 

The meeting will be at Skagit valley College, Nelson Hall Room 120, 7pm. http://www.skagit.edu/images/color_mvCampus.pdf

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I once dropped a rock off the top of a mountain. It made it all the way to the bottom by itself.

ah, but could it then crawl all the way back up the hill and throw itself right back down again? and all while spouting an untranslatable slurry of stoneresque ski-slang?

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Thanks to Sky for a great presentation tonight, I think one and all were impressed by the beauty of the lines and scenery. Also, a big thanks to others (Scurlock, Hummels, Ross, etc.) for providing photos to round out the show! Let it snow . . . :rocken:

 

Cheers, Jason

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