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[TR] Hidden Lake Peaks Area - Standard 1/6/2014


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Trip: Hidden Lake Peaks Area - Standard

 

Date: 1/6/2014

 

Trip Report:

Finally! A decent amount of snowfall! And, as a bonus, Old man Winter's impotence has made it easy to drive up high, eliminating the road walk.

 

Given the great forecast I packed up the 4Runner, grabbed a six pack of beer and picked up Brian, Aaron and Gus for an adventure in the North Cascades around the Hidden lake peaks area. We were not disappointed.

 

There was around 10-14" of new snow over a week base that was dry and poorly bonded to the lower layer. We saw a few slides and I managed to set off a small, slow moving slab up high. Other than that it was face shots all day. It was so good that we decided to come back the next day and get more skiing in.

 

There's a trough all the way up to the trail head, get out and get some while it's still there! Picture were all taken by Brian.

 

 

 

Looking up towards the pass north of North Hidden lake peak.

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Enjoying the views on the way up.

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Artsy shadow picture.

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Brian taking in the views from our high point.

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Gus and Aaron at the saddle.

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Looking (L to R) at Forbidden, Boston, Sahale, Johannesburg, Spider, and Formidable.

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Enjoying the first lap.

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The rare time when we were actually able to tire out Gus.

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Gear Notes:

Bring your skis and avy gear.

 

Approach Notes:

Was able to drive all the way to the trailhead but it required 4-wheel drive and snow tires. Saw a Subaru parked about 1/2 a mile from the Trail head so it's not hard to get within striking distance.

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