Monday, January 24, 2011

Seeking January Corn Snow on Castle Peak - Video

24Jan2011 Castle Peak from David Galson on Vimeo.

Seeking January Corn Snow on Castle Peak, CA near Donner Summit


It's been almost three weeks since we've had fresh snow but the temperature have been mild with cool nights, so the corn snow has arrived early. Even though there is a narrow window and aspect when the snow is in good shape for skiing down, the touring is fast and easy. Today Jeff and I climbed the south slope of Castle Peak from the Boreal exit ramp on Donner Summit. The sky was clear and we had views west to the coastal mountains, south to the Peaks of Squaw Valley, and east to Mt. Rose. Thanks Jeff for coming along and putting up with me taking all these video clips....

From 2011Jan23 Castle Peak with Jeff

From 2011Jan23 Castle Peak with Jeff

From 2011Jan23 Castle Peak with Jeff

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