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New Hampshire Backcountry Ski Trip - Feb 2008
Backcountry ski conditions were just about perfect during the last week in February. Mike Slattery has made the journey to New Hampshire many times in the past years. After discussing our options we decided for a couple of steep coulours - one on Mt Osceola and the other Monroe Brook below Lake of the Clouds Hut. The weather was perfect with two cold windless days to keep the snow light and dry. The photos below show what fun can be had if the timing is right. 
Breaking trail in a foot of light powder on the way to Greeley Ponds 
Mike in the U shaped drainage in the upper part of the East Peak of Osceola 
Art having a blast on Osceola. 
Mike skiing well in variable conditions, some wind crust had formed in this area. 
Mike approaching the lower icefall. 
A bit to much for me to launch, a quick rappel worked out just fine. 
Mike and Jay hiking up the Ammonoosuc Trail on a cold cloudless day. 
Great snow on the open slopes below Lakes of the Clouds. 
Mike nearing Monroe Brook. 
Jay tele skiing in the upper chute of Monroe Brook. 
Conditions were perfect all the way. 
Jay finding the line down low on Monroe Brook. 
Mellow slopes in the river bottom. 
Great view of Monroe Brook - left side. |
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