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| Crispin drops in on the lower slopes. We started our descent in the trees above the upper meadow in the picture. Wind loading precluded any idea of climbing to the ridge top. |
Despite high winds blasting the Cascades for the last 36 hours, we thought we would get out and see what was happening in the Kendall Peaks area. The area is easily accessed from the Pacific Crest Trail where it crosses under I-90 by Summit West ski area. The snowshoe trail up into the commonwealth was perfectly groomed. Once up in the Commonwealth Valley the wind had blown tree bombs and loose snow over the skintrack and ski tracks left over from the weekend. Crispin picked his way up through the trees until we reached the major slide path below Kendall Peaks proper. Despite evidence of heavy skier use over the last week, thanks to the strong winds, the area skied like fresh powder, albeit fresh wind effected powder. We wrapped up the East ridge to our high point and dropped in for some pretty good turns. Good day with Crispin and Greg Louie.
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| Crispin |
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| Greg elevates |
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| Hmm, maybe a little thick. Crispin skier |
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| Kevin brought his fat sticks |
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