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The ultimate adventure guide
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
The front gate is where you get your backcountry pass. Make sure to enter on the right-hand side; this is where day passes are purchased.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
Crossing a stream in the early season at Hanging Lake.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
Skinning up the first section just past the turnoff.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
An open clearing above the ravine toward the top of a steep climbing section at Hanging Lake. While low probability, this can be a risky spot in the right storm slab conditions.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
More skinning at Hanging Lake.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
Coming up from the first steep section at Hanging Lake.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
Checking out the steeper lines above the boulder field in low snowpack at Hanging Lake.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
Skiing the boulder field at Hanging Lake.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
Coming down the lower section of the boulder field at Hanging Lake.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
Much of the trees are fairly wide, and they offer good skiing conditions when freezing levels are lower.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date:
12/16/2018
Skiing through the upper trees at Hanging Lake.