ALBRIGHT…WEST SIDE

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Mike Calla
West Side

West Side

Exploring some new terrain on a very familiar mountain.

A new look at Albright

A new look at Albright

 

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OWL PEAK

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Mike Calla
The elusive Teton Bighorn

The elusive Teton Bighorn

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EAGLES REST PEAK NORTH COULOIR

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Mike Calla

There are a few lines in the Waterfalls Canyon area that I am interested in skiing. We scoped a few lines on Ranger Peak , and Eagles Rest as we ascended the Canyon. We decided to explore new terrain up the South Fork of Waterfalls Canyon towards the North Couloir on Eagles Rest Peak.

Big Terrain

Big Terrain

Lower Falls

Lower Falls

The South Fork is a mellow ascent with great views of the south facing lines on Ranger Peak.

The North Couloir comes into view

The North Couloir comes into view

Jon boots up the North Couloir Eagles Rest Peak

Jon boots up the North Couloir Eagles Rest Peak

I was really looking forward to the view south from the top of the Couloir, but it was cloudy. We really got to see some of the potential in the area. Can’t wait to get back.

Jon and Bernie near the top of the North Couloir Eagles Rest Peak

Jon and Bernie near the top of the North Couloir Eagles Rest Peak

Dropping...

Dropping…

Bernie drops in

Bernie drops in

 

Steep and commiting

Steep and commiting

Dont feed the wildlife

Dont feed the wildlife

 

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BLACK HOLE COULOIR

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Mike Calla

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I spotted this stunning couloir from the top of 10686 near Waterfalls Canyon a few years ago. Jon and I decided to give it a shot yesterday. We crossed Jackson Lake and headed up Waterfalls Canyon to the base of the Couloir.

Entering the narrows

Entering the narrows

Jon ascends the upper fork of the Black Hole Couloir

Jon ascends the upper fork of the Black Hole Couloir

The snow was variable on the way up with a shallow wind slab giving us the most concern.  Not enough to turn us around, we continued to the top.

Black Hole Sun

Black Hole Sun

The top of the Couloir was a pretty wild spot. We were at a small notch along a long northern ridge of Eagles Rest Peak. The wind was strong while being funneled through the notch. Clouds, sun, wind and snow were swirling around us.

Jon drops into the Black Hole Couloir

Jon drops into the Black Hole Couloir

The Couloir was variable skiing in a stunning location.

Sun, clouds, snow and wind

Sun, clouds, snow and wind

 

The center of the Black Hole

The center of the Black Hole

Jon approaches the narrows

Jon approaches the narrows

Deeper into the Black Hole

Deeper into the Black Hole

Jon clears the narrows

Jon clears the narrows

Some powder on the exit

Some powder on the exit

Another fine wilderness adventure to a seldom skied Couloir. I would like to petition the court of first descents for the line to be called the “Black Hole Sun Couloir”, because I am a Soundgarden fan.

 

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PEAK 11094

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Mike Calla

South Face of Peak 11094

Phil and I skied a long, stunning couloir on the north side of Prospectors Peak last week. I couldn’t take my eyes of the Peak across the canyon. It was Peak 11094, never heard of it, or of anyone skiing it. It was a balmy 6 deg on the approach up Death Canyon to the Patrol Cabin.

North Side of Prospectors

North Side of Prospectors

We approached the 11094 by skinning up a mellow drainage and bowl to the east of the south face that led into No Wood Basin. There were great views of the south side of Buck Mt.

South Side of Buck Mt

South Side of Buck Mt

North Side of Prospectors

North Side of Prospectors

Jon and Bernie approach the summit of Peak 11094

Jon and Bernie approach the summit of Peak 11094

Jon nears the summit of Peak 11094

Jon nears the summit of Peak 11094

 

Jon and Bernie on the summit

Jon and Bernie on the summit

We skied down the upper face, then were funneled into the large, rolling, rocky terrain down the east side.

Mike Calla skis the upper face

Mike Calla skis the upper face

Jon skis the upper face of Peak 11094

Jon skis the upper face of Peak 11094

 

Jon gets some good snow

Jon gets some good snow

Jon weaves his way through the rocks

Jon weaves his way through the rocks

Bernie carves the mountain canvas

Bernie carves the mountain canvas

Jon finds more good snow

Jon finds more good snow

Bernie on a wall ride

Bernie on a wall ride

Mike on the lower apron

Mike on the lower apron

Signatures

Signatures

 

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GTNP

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Mike Calla
Into the Void

Into the Void

Full day required for this Couloir. Left the trailhead in the dark, got back in the dark.

Phil

Phil

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Just Another Walk in the Park

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Mike Calla

North Side of Teewinot

Bernie

A Casual JB

Bernie Makes Tracks

Gould

Signatures

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