Nonetheless, yesterday was an excellent day of skiing, meeting new people, and overall just having fun.
Who doesn’t love the community that is NS anyways?
Early morning sun on the impressive face of Mount Tupper.
Our objective of the day.
The main chute (lookers right) off the summit of Grizzly Mountain taken from the parking lot.
Since the first time I saw this line it was on my bucket list and today was the day.
All we had to do was climb up there.
After a quick trek up the main valley we get to the bottom of our accent.
Once we made it above treeline things got a lot easier thankfully.
A closer look at our objective.
(again, the lookers' right chute)
Luke skining up.
Only a few more switch backs before we reach the ridge and break for lunch.
One last picture of the face (at least without people skiing it).
Note the steep roll over and dogs leg at the bottom.
Scouting lines for the future.
This fun little ‘spine’ is now on my ‘to ski list’.
It’s going to have to wait for another day when the alpine isn’t so inviting.
The final push to the summit.
Our skiing options are now around the corner a bit to the right.
It’s only about 300 meters more to the top.
14 switchbacks to go!
Brace and Kyle boot packing the final push to the top.
I made Brace take a picture of me at the summit.
Not an entirely huge climb, but still big enough to feel it for sure.
Seven people hanging out on a knife edge ridge enjoying life.
http://www.newschoolers.com/watch/595819.0/DSCN1319-AVI
A quick panorama from the top.
Mountains as far as the eye can see, and people getting in the way of my damn shot!
A look back down to where we started.
A many handful of turns to be had to say the least.
Brace dropping in first.
Everyone skied smart and safe though and it was all smiles and high fives down below.
I hope to get out tomorrow and bag another peak up at Rogers if the weather allows.
I hope everyone is enjoying the last days of their holiday season.
Now go out and ski!!
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