JasonG Posted March 25, 2023 Posted March 25, 2023 Trip: Asulkan Hut Ski Week - Youngs Peak, Sapphire col, Ravens, Forever Young, 7 steps to ParadiseTrip Date: 03/15/2023Trip Report: It is better to be lucky than good, and last week we were definitely lucky up at the Asulkan Hut. Much thanks to @wbk for organizing the madness and bringing such a strong crew to the trip, including @therunningdogand @Trent. I felt a bit old and weak with the crew assembled, but that was entirely a good thing. Pretty inspiring to watch the younger guns charge hard all week! We skied in just before a significant storm and warm up, content to lap the trees below the hut on our first full day in. As the week went on, the weather and stability improved significantly, allowing us to ski classic lines like the Seven Steps to Paradise, Forever Young, The Ravens, and Dome Headwall. Seven steps, in particular, the group skied many, many times. So much good terrain up there, it is quite impressive! I think that there are few huts that can compete, even those that you fly into. I caught myself marveling nearly every day at our good fortune, but I suspect that it is often pretty good up there. I had stayed away from Rogers Pass for many years, scared of the terrain and avalanche paths. Maybe this was warranted, maybe I was too timid. Regardless, this trip was proof that mortals can indeed safely ski up there- if you take it easy. Just remember, this isn't a coastal snowpack! Gear Notes: skis, avy gear....brought ropes and such and never usedApproach Notes: Asulkan valley, go up! 2 3 1 Quote
DPS Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 22 hours ago, bigeo said: I'd say DPS owes you a pair of skis. What's that now? I owe who a pair of skis? 2 Quote
JasonG Posted March 27, 2023 Author Posted March 27, 2023 2 hours ago, DPS said: I owe who a pair of skis? 🤣. I'll make sure whomever gets them! Quote
Trent Posted March 28, 2023 Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) Thanks to @wbk for herding the cats and @JasonGfor the professional pictures (the sponsors will be proud!). And the rest of the crew for putting up with me (the slow old dude). Edited March 28, 2023 by Trent 3 Quote
seano- Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) What a treat to wander in here and find this! Rogers Pass is one of my favorite places for summer scrambling, and is on my bucket list for skiing. The Sierra are too good to pass up this year, but I've gotta make a future Selkirks trip a priority. Edited March 29, 2023 by seano- Quote
JasonG Posted March 29, 2023 Author Posted March 29, 2023 Yeah @seano- I think you'd love it up there. So much can be done in a long day from the Asulkan hut (or road, or Wheeler hut). I really shouldn't have waited so long to visit in winter. Thanks @Trent for adding some photos of yours truly- you weren't slowing me down any! Quote
mountainsloth Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 I was privileged enough to enjoy 3 separate weeks up there over the past decade. Truly a special locale. Thanks for sharing. how did you get a spot at the hut? I heard it’s basically dominated by ski clubs these days. Quote
JasonG Posted March 31, 2023 Author Posted March 31, 2023 15 hours ago, mountainsloth said: how did you get a spot at the hut? Our friend got thru to ACC clubhouse at 0700 on the morning they released the dates. I was just the beneficiary of his hard work! 1 Quote
geosean Posted April 5, 2023 Posted April 5, 2023 Looks like a great trip! Glad it all worked out after the long wait. Quote
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