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Originally Posted by kcyanks1  Well, call isn't made just yet...I didn't want to call anyone else yet in case they were asleep. I emailed and said to call me, but I'll call soon. Next weekend is no good because I have family plans for mother's day. The following weekend should be OK for me, but a friend I was supposed to go with will be away and my brother who is coming has an extremely unpredictable work schedule (not that mine is very predictable, but his is worse in that respect). So I can definitely shoot for 2 weekends from now, but this one was perfect as far as people being able to go, and despite early nervousness about possible showers, until this morning, it looked like I'd luck out with the weather...not beautiful, but dry. |
Good weather conditions make the first trip there much more enjoyable.
My first trip in 20 years or so was in 2002 and we stayed 2 nights in the lean-to's.
The day we hiked in we did a Hillman's that afternoon in 60 degree weather.
By the time we finished dinner there was 4" of new snow on the ground. We got about 10" overnight total.
The next day on Hillman's was a blowing snow fest. Sunny and cold.
The big payoff was the last day, windless and sunny with superb wind packed powder. Chute was especially nice, as was Center Gully.
I won't make it up there this season...the first time in at least 5 years. Just too busy with the new job, but feeling settled in now. So it's next season for me.
Enjoy.