Watching the snow fly this last week, I had determined that I HAD to go get out and at least see it, feel it, touch it (yeah, it’s like that). I decided to check out a new area and decided on the Jones Pass/Butler Gulch area. Not knowing how much snow was really out there, I optimistically packed my splitboard in the car hoping against hope that there would be enough to slide on.
Well, pulling up to the trailhead was not promising:
Not too promising out of the gate at the Jones Pass TH
Almost immediately after leaving the trailhead though, things started to gradually improve into a skinable 4-6 inches on the trail.
Skinning in, things are improving
After climbing to about 11,000′ things got a bit deaper and I actually made a few (very cautious) light turns.
Splitboard and Tracks – Like Pees and Carrots
All in all, I was not optimistic that I would even be able to skin up there, but it turns out it was much better than I thought. About 12-18″ more up there and it should open up quite a bit.
Snow + Me = Smiles
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DUDE! That is seriously awesome! I love that you were able to get out and get some turns in. So you put skins on the splitboard? How does that work do you actually glide a bit or is it just like “walking” on snow?
Yeah, but it almost immediately warmed up and is a no go until we get more snow. Always fun to find a little of the goods when its unexpected though.