BUCK MOUNTAIN EAST FACE 2/3/11

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Mike Calla

Climbed and skied the East Face of Buck last week with Phil.  Conditions were pretty variable with windpack, breakable crust and a little windblown powder to deal with. I had climbed the East Ridge a few winters ago, and that is worth the price of admission. Great exposure on the north side of Buck into Avalanche Canyon. This day we opted against the East Ridge because of 40mph winds. We were practically getting blown off the East Face let alone an exposed class 4 ridge. Always a great day to climb and ski from the summit of a Teton Peak.

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4 Responses to BUCK MOUNTAIN EAST FACE 2/3/11

  1. Adam Lassiter says:
    February 8, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    At 5:48 you cross Phil’s tracks!

  2. admin says:
    February 9, 2011 at 1:28 am

    Thank you backcountry skiing rules police.

  3. Jon Lewis says:
    February 9, 2011 at 1:47 am

    I saw two rules broken on Mike Calla rules of backcountry travel and etiquette, first one was never ski the same line twice and the second was the above for mentioned infraction at 5:48. Did I see you wearing a camel back? Nice job getting it done.

  4. admin says:
    February 9, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Jon, whats up, hows living in the land of moguls and men. Just kidding, hows the Montana bc treating you. We miss ya down in the Tetons!

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