Purple Bowl Off-Trail skiing on 12-Feb-2018

Chilly start ... -30C at the parking lot at 9 am.
But by 3:15 pm it was -10C at the cars.
Norman showing why we do these trips to enhance our male eye lashes ......
Norman showing why we do these trips to enhance our male eye lashes ......


Numerous naturals had already occurred along the SW aspect of the ridge between Redoubt Mountain and Unity Peak.

Some recent natural avalanche activity in Wolverine Valley.
Some recent natural avalanche activity in Wolverine Valley.

We stopped for a picture and to take in the great views before heading up to the high point (~2400m)

Group shot before heading up to high point in the background on Wolverine Ridge.
Group shot before heading up to high point in the background on Wolverine Ridge.

Some fun skiing.

Back in the valley after first run down from high point on Wolverine Ridge.
Back in the valley after first run down from high point on Wolverine Ridge.

Since the conditions were good we climbed back up to the same skin off place for a second run before heading back to the cars.

Clifton on 2nd climb.
Clifton on 2nd climb.

Final snack break before heading back to the cars.
Final snack break before heading back to the cars.


Thanks to all for coming out and to Gerald for providing the uisge-beatha (water of life) for the traditional "toast to the high country". Slàinte!
Participants: Norman,Gerald,Manfred,John,Clifton,Richard,Carol
 

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