Friday, February 15th 2008
Backcountry ski tours in the Adirondack High Peaks
Seems like we always get a January thaw that consolidates the base snowpack. That's the time get out ice climbing and to cruise the neve and water-ice in the Trap Dyke and on Gothic's North Face.
Then in mid-late February, it starts snowing again. Longer days, deeper snowpack. Time to get back to skiing in the backcountry: (click the green arrow to play)
