Sunday, January 28, 2007

Donner to Squaw.

January 28, 2007: No snow anywhere except the cornice along the ridge from Donner to Squaw--guess that's the tour, then! For added challenge we skirt the other side of Anderson Peak...should have brought the ice axes. FF & JRB's photos. Who?: Jeff, Faerthen, Virginia, Otis

Sunday, January 7, 2007

Donner Summit to Sagehen.

January 7, 2007: Can you ski from Donner Summit to Sagehen? Let's find out!

Low snow made for a difficult descent of Red Mountain. And the terrain at the head of Carpenter Valley is full of short little cliffs!

Who?: 
Jeff, Faerthen, Beth, Dr. Jim, Gayle

Early start from Boreal.


Secret tunnel under the freeway!

Not at all clear what would be the optimal route.




Gayle yogas her way over a stream crossing.


Breaking free of the brushy ascent to
Carpenter Ridge!