April 2020 Random Shots

2020, the year of Covid 19.    Stay out of the woods.  Don't leave your house.  Don't do anything risky.   Be very careful at Safeway or you may die.   In the face of massive online criticism of those that attempted to live a normal life in the outdoors, I have refrained from posting up my "risky" lifestyle.   I do have a handful of pictures cluttering up my cell phone.   So while trapped indoors enjoy a few photos of the outside world.  Peace

April 2, Steep Skiing with Seth

Seth has been isolating with his family in their condo at Alpental.   With perhaps one of the best backyards at the pass, I figured it was time to give him a call.   You know, just skiing in the backyard.  Seth had his eye on a line that was a little steep.  We rolled out of bed early, and watched the sunrise as we made our first climb.  Snow is still holding up good on North aspects.  Our first lap was a hoot.  Our second lap was a little steeper, and got our heart rate elevated.   After careful first turns, slope opened up and skied awesome.  Check this run off the list.

April 1, 2020 Mt. Catherine

Hooked up with Greg again to do a tour starting from the house.  With more and more pressure to not recreate in the woods, we thought we would stay in the backyard.  Luckily I have a big backyard.
RISK  -  A situation involving exposure to danger.  Social media seems to be condemning those who ski or hike in the woods as selfish and too risky.   I say if you want to look at a risky activity, go to Costco or ride public transit.  I have always strived to self isolate in the backcountry and will continue to do so.  I mean, who wants to go skiing where the slopes are all tracked out.  Mt. Catherine is one of those places that is just far enough away that I can almost always find fresh tracks after a storm.  Today we were the only group that skied off the summit ridgeline, and the snow was excellent.