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Sunny Days and Steep Skiing | Southern Tetons Backcountry, WY United States | 02/18/08, by powderjunky

Mid-turn in a steep, north facing chute

Since the snow has settled down a little we thought we would head out in search of some steep, tight skiing in the Southern Tetons.

It was another beautiful day... The sun warmed my back while a nice cool breeze kept it from the freakish sweating I am known for.

Skiing smooth as silk powder.
Skiing smooth as silk powder.

I enjoy a nice sunny day once in a while, but hey it's winter. Let it snow until June! And of course it limits our options when the sun beats down on the the snow- turning sweet powder into variable crust and crap.

Skiing in the narrows of fun little chute.
Skiing in the narrows of fun little chute.

Despite the warming, we still found some short little chutes that were filled with the white gold we crave. Our lines were really fun and hopefully I can get back up there tomorrow. Coverage is soo soo good right now it has opened up all sorts of fun terrain.

Laying down a nice turn with a free heel!
Laying down a nice turn with a free heel!


My recently converted A.T. girlfriend reverted back to her old ways and gave her telemark skis some action. She didn't miss a beat!

Cruising through the steeps.
Cruising through the steeps.

On the way home the light in the valley was awesome. The Hole was illuminated with oranges and reds that no picture can due justice (or maybe no picture I take!).

Tetons in the sunset
Tetons in the sunset

The forecast is calling for snow later in the week!!! Later sunshine, hello soft goodness.



That's Our Opinion. What's Yours?

Brian wrote on 02/18/08 at 4:21:17 pm pst:

Nice pics!



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