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The trip begins on a logging road.
The logging road climbs gradually.
Once in the trees, the skin track begins to climb more steeply.
The trees are tightest in the lower elevations, but they quickly separate.
Several skin tracks spider web up the mountain.
Approaching the low saddle on a short trip.
Transitioning into downhill mode.
Late afternoon light glows in the snow-covered trees.
Descending into the tighter trees.
Riding the runout.
The upper mountain typically has the best spacing between trees.
Looking down into the valley floor.
Looking out from near the summit.