JasonG Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Trip: Sherman Peak - Squak Gl. Date: 6/22/2013 Trip Report: More of a conditions update than anything else for this mellow and mildly popular ski destination.... You still can't drive quite all the way to the TH, though quite close. With the Heliotrope TH out of commission, it is a zoo on this side of the mountain! Expect 100+ people on a weekend day. We started skinning a couple hundred feet above the cars, though pretty soon you will probably need to use the trail for this section. As you would expect, the Squak Gl is easily skinned this time of year. We brought glacier gear but never roped up and crossed few obvious bridges. Ski conditions were quite sticky with the new snow from the past week not yet corn. Low down (<6000') there was a short bit of fast corn, before the sun cups began to get annoying. We tried and failed to take the drainage all the way through the canyon and had to hike back up and boot down the rib we came up in the morning. All in all it was a forgettable ski, but the views were anything but. Sherman has a fantastic view (Neither Gordo or I had been up it before), and a very cool summit ridge finish, making for a fun alpine outing. I will certainly return again to ski it with some better corn conditions. And, I will probably again have the summit to myself, which is always a welcome change on a busy Baker weekend. Squak Gl. and Sherman Peak. Lincoln and Colfax are constant companions on this tour. Gordo, just after the crater right turn. Gordo Glamour shot. Don't even try to resist! The summit! Airier than I was expecting. How many people do you count on the Easton and Squak? We counted 45+ (not all in this frame) Don't go this way! Better make sure you have enough Kokanee for Gordo. When Gordo gets mad, Gordo gets strong! Gear Notes: skis! We saw many suffering without flotation, or with, in the case of snow shoes. Approach Notes: Follow the early season masses, then turn right at the crater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARBrandon Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 bad ass photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 can i come skiing with you so i can get my glamour shot taken? thanks the for the TR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepultura Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 At first I thought " That is Madness" all those people on Baker, and then I realize it is not the mountain they seek, but the chance to be seen with(or just see!)the legendary Euro Canuck Guide Gordo Fausto, and it all becomes quite clear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Kevino- Drop me a line when you are over this way and I'll be happy to take some glamour shots of you. Maybe we'll even go skiing. Scott- It is tough being in the mountains with Gordo, the adoring masses almost are too much. BTW, thanks for those Kokanees, we put them to good use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Awesome shots as usual Jason! Having seen Gordo mad, you do not want any part of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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