JasonG Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Trip: Frisco Mountain - Lyall Glacier Date: 5/29/2011 Trip Report: Since Mr. Sepultura was about to leave town for the summer to fish in AK, the gang all convened in Sedro early Sunday for a trip to Rainy Pass. The forecast was less than perfect, but we had to get out and get some exercise at least. Although we started in clouds and ended in a thunderstorm, the key part of the day was sunny and warm. It was good to be back in the North Cascades. We started by skiing up and Across Lake Ann, noticing an impressive slab avalanche that had recently come down and broken the ice of the lake. The crown was at least four feet! Although it appeared to have been triggered by a cornice failure, we were a bit surprised. Gord hid his surprise behind a pair of wicked shades. We carried on up to Maple Pass and messed about in a white out for a bit until the clouds parted, revealing that we had picked a good day. We got a look at Frisco, then dropped about 1000' into Maple Creek. Turns out we should have followed a group of three farther up the ridge and saved us some work. Not liking the looks of a cornice, we opted for the great scenic circle route around the southwest ridge of Frisco, eventually merging with the southerly summit slopes. We left our skis right below the summit and booted to the top. Great views! Summit Ridge Benzarino and Goode Corteo and Benzarino We then backtracked a bit and booted up the the col to access the Lyall glacier and began the run down to Rainy Lake. Be aware that there is a giant cliff band that you need to pass on skier's left. Admiring Frisco from Rainy Lake. A good day in the hills! Approach Notes: Sloppy snow Quote
genepires Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 1st and 8th photo looks like it came out of a rei catalog, except that it is not in hawaii and you guys actually climb. Quote
JasonG Posted June 2, 2011 Author Posted June 2, 2011 Ha! Yeah, I probably played in Lightroom a little too much on some of these. I blame Gord's shades- they had me under their spell and I don't even play for that team! Quote
Tom_Sjolseth Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 Nice work. I was just thinking about Frisco a few days ago, about how nice it would be for touring right now. Oh, and those stunna shades are pretty boss! Quote
JasonG Posted June 3, 2011 Author Posted June 3, 2011 Happy Birthday Tom!!! Looks like you will have the gift of sun for the next few days.... Quote
Woodcutter Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 Excellent photo's, you can really see the snow terain, corinces etc. Cool Jake Quote
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