BUCK MOUNTAIN EAST FACE 2/3/11

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.