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Ascent to High Camp
American Lakes Trail alternated between dry and snowy patches on the way to high camp (Photo: Mac Zafarana)
Tip of our primary objective viewed from high camp on the morning of the descent
Skinning up to Snow Lake in the shadow of the Nokhu Crags
Approaching Snow Lake on the way to our primary objective. (Photo: Mac Zafarana)
Climbing the Beast
Approaching the base of the couloir around snow lake. (Photo: Mac Zafarana)
Gearing up to begin ascending the couloir
Looking up at the couloir
Nearing the halfway point of the climb, just above the first pitch.
Looking down on Snow Lake from the first pitch of the climb.
Looking out on the lake just below the second pitch.
The stopping point in our climb. The rapid warming of the face made it impossible to summit the final 50 yards.
Descent
Laying down the first ski tracks on Static Peak (Photo: Mac Zafarana)
Dan pinning a fast exit from the couloir. (Photo: Mac Zafarana)
Looking across the lake at the couloir's first ever ski/snowboard tracks.