Monday, March 13, 2023

Skiing in the Northern Owens Valley

 Been a while! Historic snowfall befell us late February and transformed Bishop into a snow town.

 The first wave came through on 2/24 with just enough snow to allow cross country skiing from our house.

The next storm came in that night providing great coverage. We had nearly 20" here in Wilkerson.



Touring for turns from the front door was truly special.

I took short drives to ski terrain I hadn't ever skied before and may never get to ski again.






From the house again. There were tracks in there!

Mine. It was better than it looks.

With increased stability I ventured into bigger terrain, but still very close to home.



Spent two days in a row in this canyon.


Someone beat me to it!

The best day was the last day. Same zone, different line.






Perhaps the best tour of the year thus far although it came with a price.


The next day we got a warm, wet deluge which washed all the low elevation snow away.

All good things come to an end.


 

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