Thursday, May 2, 2019

Virginia Lakes: Black Mountain

Met Alan, a high school buddy of mine, and his wife Tree up at Virginia Lakes. Alan and I skied while Tree snowshoed.

Lots of snow, lots of skiers, and a surprising number of ice fishermen. The vibe was nice and mellow though. We skinned up and skied down the bowl left of center. Headed up at 10:15.

Once to the top of the bowl we couldn't resist taking the short walk to the summit.

Excelsior Peak looking well clad with snow.

Dunderberg not as well cloaked. The south couloir still goes but getting a bit thin. The southeast bowl definitely has plenty of life left.

Pleasant skiing in the east facing bowl around 12:30.

Found even better snow on NE facing slopes lower down. Super day with an old friend!

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