With all the snow in the Sierras, some friends and I decided to take an avalanche level one course to learn how to be safe in the backcountry.
We got a good refresh on trip planning and avalanche rescue techniques, and a newfound appreciation for how complex snow science can be. I was already pretty humbled by the power of the mountains, and now have a more conservative understanding of the stability of what we are skiing.
Skinning up Andesite Ridge
Castle Peak Trailhead
Also got a few good days in at Sugar Bowl; the mountain rips when there’s fresh powder.
Empty Chair
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