AlpineK Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Trip: Observation Rock - North slope Date: 9/7/2008 Trip Report: Skiing in September. I've never bothered, but I always thought it would be fun to do. I didn't have much going on this weekend, and I'd been at a party talking with a bunch of other folks possessed with ski obsession. I figured I could make a good solo day trip out of this. Anyway, the hike in went fast. I was soon at the good ski slope. There isn't much more to say. The snow was suncup packed, but they weren't the monster suncups. Snow was hard and a little icy, but of good consistency for skiing. Here are photos Observation Rock The view north Tracks on Observation Rock The hike out was amusing with lots of questions from hikers about where I was skiing. One woman thought my skis were a snowboard, but I corrected her. One advantage to all this work for late/early season skiing is I now qualify for my turns all year designation for year round skiing. I never really look at that site, but now I want my trophy (or a can of beer). Gear Notes: I wore light weight hiking shoes up to the start of the ski run. It was warm too, so I didn't even need gloves. After that you need skis boots and poles. I was very happy I wore socks. Approach Notes: Hike to Spray Park. Identify Observation Rock. Go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braydon Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 good thing you posted this...i was about to go "ice climbing" on OR sometime this week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Is that small lake in your picture the one marked as 6583 on the USGS maps? It looks really beautiful there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 good thing you posted this...i was about to go "ice climbing" on OR sometime this week... yeah, no shit. :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Is that small lake in your picture the one marked as 6583 on the USGS maps? It looks really beautiful there... I didn't have a USGS, but I believe it is. It's right at the base of the snowfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottk Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 So that was you I met on the way in. I was the guy with 3 teenage girls and wife who asked you about the Russel and Flett. Way to earn your September turns and link some patches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Nice to meet you. I hope you had a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_Henson Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 (edited) Is that small lake in your picture the one marked as 6583 on the USGS maps? It looks really beautiful there... I believe it is called "Cat Eye" lake. Edited September 14, 2008 by Keith_Henson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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