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Skiing the Drought

Posted on December 30th, 2011 by steve | 0 responses
La Nina has pretty much turned into La Nada recently but a nice little pulse came through WA on Monday so we decided to head out and check on the conditions. We were pretty psyched with the results! Plus, it was an awesome excuse to keep getting the sled dialed in for ski touring access. And, I was able to catch up with two old friends from Colorado, CB and Mickey (formerly of Keystone Patrol and Wilderness Sports). Here’s what it looked like:
Other than the fumes, this Ski Doo Summit 800 is solid. I have only gone 40mph so far and that's fast enough.
Other than the fumes, this Ski Doo Summit 800 is solid. I have only gone 40mph so far and that’s fast enough.
CB Thomas. He breaks trail like he's been living at 10,000 feet for 20 years. Which he has.
CB Thomas. He breaks trail like he’s been living at 10,000 feet for 20 years. Which he has.
Drought?
Drought?

Peaks in the distance.
Peaks in the distance.
Hairball Drive on unplowed highway while towing a trailer.
Hairball Drive on unplowed highway while towing a trailer.
Mickey below the bowl
Mickey below the bowl


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