How do people do ski weeks!? I think I’d die if I had to ski 7 days straight.
Day 4 was back at A Basin. With multiple things sore, including some minor knee pain, I didn’t have lofty goals for a long day today. Yes, another late start!
I had a plan though. Warm up run, to Lightning Trees, to as much of the East Wall as my aching body could handle.
Lightning Trees didn’t disappoint. You could hit some scratchy base under some of the powder, but conditions were good. Lots of flow-y untracked lines.
From above….
….and below.
Lightning Trees is a fun zone, and obviously not skied much. Off the top of the Zuma lift look right and take the high traverse out. A bit of a trek, and a few gates to pass thru, stay high then follow the rope line….then enjoy. If ever at A Basin don’t pass up the opportunity.
Sticking with the plan, it was off to the East Wall and the North Pole hiking gate. A 30 minute slog, give or take, to incredible views, and better terrain. The East Wall is a special place. Here it is in all its’ glory, with North Pole Chute indicated.
On top of Little Lenawee.
Narrow North Pole Chute.
Better perspective of the entrance to Narrow North Pole.
Looking back at North Pole.
From there it was the traverse out toward the East Wall Tree Chutes.
I’d have to say…the place skied pretty good for 4 inches over the past three days!
Here are some shots of the surrounding peaks.
