Red Mountain Pass, March 21-25, 2009

For the annual spring break hut trip, Aaron and I joined Noah, Sylvia, and Andy at the Artist's Cabin on Red Mountain Pass. We enjoyed a few bluebird days and some fresh snow from a storm that passed through.



Noah, Andy, and Sylvia getting ready to hike up. Photo: Aaron.


Aaron hiking on day 2.


Amy skiing (badly), and Andy with his camera. (Photo: Aaron.)


Noah.


Aaron, Sylvia, and Andy.


Noah.


Preparing for a stream crossing on the way back to the cabin.


Aaron heading out on day 3.


Noah negotiating a stream crossing. Photo: Aaron.


Sylvia hiking.


Aaron. Although the skies were clear, they were full of blowing snow.


Noah.


Aaron skiing.


Sylvia scoping her line....


....and skiing it.


Amy. Photo: Aaron.


Aaron.


Noah.


Noah again.


I went back early but Aaron, Andy, Sylvia, and Noah hit a different slope; here are their super tracks (photo: Aaron).


Noah relaxing in the hut (photo: Aaron).


Breakfast preparation the next morning.


A ski flying across the stream.


Aaron enjoying some freshies on our last day.


Aaron again.


My view of Aaron through orange-colored goggles.


Aaron.


Sylvia looking down the slope towards the icy road.


Andy.


Andy, Sylvia, Aaron, and Noah after our last run of the trip.


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