Sticking with the theme of skiing zones I've never skied before, I elected to check out the southeast slopes of White Wing coming in on Deadman Creek Road.
Not the best photo. There's essentially three bowls here. I ended up in the center.
Great Jeffrey Pine in here.
Abundant high clouds kept the mood grey. Earthquake dome back left and Inyo Craters center.
Fairly easy skinning brought me to treeline and views east to Deadman Flat and Long Valley.
Love the stark scenery on top of White Wing
With the high clouds and a steady breeze the corn up high never softened. I did find fair skiing on the soft, faceted snow in the sheltered trees. Really had to watch the aspect though as anything with a hint of sun on it had a freeze crust which felt like riding on rails. No turning. Just hang on until you were back in the soft!
Not sure this is really a "go to" zone for corn skiing since you climb about 1500' through the forest to get to 500' of open corn slopes. Super pretty though.
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