February 10 made time for a solo ski tour since the rest of my month is jammed
with work and family commitments. Went for a casual ski tour up Evan-Thomas
Creek, a valley I have a long history with, 20 years of hiking, biking and ice
climbing, lots of exploration and adventures. No real plan other than exercise
and maybe gain some elevation for views.
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About 8 km up trail, section where the main trail drops back to creek. |
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Back in the creek bed, view south east. |
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View back up the trail with my trail breaking. This view is to the north, about 13 km from the trail head. |
Packed trail for about 5 km on the main summer trail (old road), then
loads of trail breaking. I skied about 1 km south of the turnoff that heads
west towards Rocky Creek Pass then decided to head up to the low point on the
long north ridge of Fisher Peak.
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View to majestic "Ripsaw" or "Mt. Sarcee". Not an officially named summit, over 3000m, directly east of Mt. Evan-Thomas. |
Mostly supportive snow, with a bit of bare
booting to reach the wind blasted ridge line. Scared a big herd of big horn
sheep then enjoyed the sunset. Quick descent straight north and back to main
trail. Pleasant return ski on my track. Great exercise and recharge.
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Reached the wind blown ridge. View south to the Opal Range. On the horizon left side: "Mt. Sarcee", poking up through the col, Mt. Brock, Mt. Evan-Thomas, "Mt. Potts", "Mt. Denny" and most right "Rocky Peak". |
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View to summit of Fisher Peak. |
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View north from outlier north ridge of Fisher Peak. |
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