Pow Hog Day in the Winds
Heading up towards "The Notch" (peak on looker's right), an area above Christina Lake that always seem to have some good snow.
Approaching the base- excited to be out. Haven't got out much this winter... been too busy working on our cabin.
Karla skis from the top, Christina Lake below.
Weehoo!
Going up for more!
Seconds were just as tasty!
Chuck finally shows up... he dropped off Karla then went back to get his skins- he forgot them :(
Wheelie!
I see shadows... good news for powder pigs!
Hard to believe it's the Winds!
Going up again- five runs total.
Thumbs up!
Yaahoooo!
Pretty much sums up the day!
Check out the video if you like... http://youtu.be/DLQnfrN1Qj4
posted by Shad Hamilton at 5:54 AM
3 Comments:
Hey Shad, can you give some beta to an out of towner? I was visiting Lander last week with the plan of driving down sinks and trying to skin towards atlantic peak just to check out the area, but unfortunately the road was closed shortly past the sinks. And snow pack seemed very thin.
I'm considering moving there and I'm curious how accessible most of the amazing terrain I'm seeing on google earth around Lander actually is, without being too familiar with the roads and no sled.
Hey Shad could you give some beta to an out of towner? I was in Lander for the first time last week and brought my board with the plan of skinning around the atlantic peak area, but unfortunately the sinks canyon road was closed not far past the sinks.
I'm considering moving there and am curious how accessible most of the terrain around Lander is. I'm not very familiar with the roads or terrain, it looks amazing on google earth though. Apparently you got far enough in to get to Christina lake, is there a winter road closure map for the area?
You need a snow machine. I've done Atlantic Peak a few times. Good year to do it this year. most of the ski terrain in the Winds is 10-15 miles back in there next to wilderness. Snow pack is much different form canyon- about 3 to 4K feet higher. You'll need a snow machine, or a lot of time.
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