The storm that came in last night produced a little snow and a lot of wind. We opt to take an easier line today and check out the snowpack. We notice some windloading, but it seems to bond well and is stable. Our first view of the Wham ridge doesn’t really make it look appealing as it is covered in brown sustrugi.

Wham Ridge, needing some snow.

Oh well, we head off to explore the basin between Vestal and West Trinity. We notice some appetizing lines, but still choose the most mellow for our first day up here, not wanting to push the envelope right away.

The line we skied is the small bowl just to the left of Ben.

Lots of lines for a future trip are visible from our high point.

Nick, Ben, and Myself enjoying the views of future lines. The San Juans simply have endless possibilities.

Eventually we tire of sitting in the cool breeze and decide that a day in the sun at camp to dry everything out would be a good thing. Time to ski!

Ben Skiing wind deposited pow.

Nicks Turn!

Nick Skiing as the Wham Ridge looks on.

Myself Taking us Home. Photo: Nick Thompson.

Let the Dry fest begin! Photo Nick Thompson.

Nick was our water fisherman for the week.

We played ALOT of cards.

Sun Sets on the end of a good day.

Nightlife at basecamp.

We went to bed excited about tomorrow’s possibilities.