Snoqualmie Apr 2010

It had recently dumped and we wanted to take advantage so we headed to the old fall back of Snoqualmie Mtn. Avy conditions were moderate (high warnings up above 5500) so it seemed like a good place to go. We got a relatively early start - early enough, but also late enough so another group had set down a great skin track up the phantom through the couple feet of new snow. We eventually saw them skiing down and arrived at the end of their track. We decided to continue to see how conditions where higher up and in the slot. A few cracks later and a setting off a small slab (right at 5600 as predicted), our decision was made for us - We'd have a great day doing laps on the Phantom. ... and what a great day it was. Three huge runs in a couple feet of sugary powder going in and out of nicely spaced glades. By far the best conditions that I could remember out here. Even after 5500' we were giddy for more, but time wouldn't allow.

Lucas coming through the glades.

lucas enjoying the sugar

The run out of our small slide...

View of the run from our transition station

Pretty woodpecker made quick work of this tree and entertained us for a while.