Breaking trail and climbing from West Lake Trailhead to the Polar Star Inn on the first of four days skiing from Edwards to the Frying Pan.
Hut life has an addictive simplicity. Polar Star shown here, nicknamed "Ghetto Star" for the obvious but moderate decay.
Climbing again through the black timber, moving slowing southwest across Central Colorado.
Sneaking up on a blanketed Peter Estin Hut (11,040') after a steep climb from Yoeman Park via the Ironedge trail.
Finally crossing Lime Park as the weather deteriorates. Route finding and gear problems kept our attention most of the day.
The Harry Gates Hut is a welcome site and just reward for a difficult day of travel.
Day four descending into the Fryingpan drainage; a fast ski out via Montgomery Flats. Blue skies and warm weather cap an outstanding trip.
Breaking trail and climbing from West Lake Trailhead to the Polar Star Inn on the first of four days skiing from Edwards to the Frying Pan.
Hut life has an addictive simplicity. Polar Star shown here, nicknamed "Ghetto Star" for the obvious but moderate decay.
Climbing again through the black timber, moving slowing southwest across Central Colorado.
Sneaking up on a blanketed Peter Estin Hut (11,040') after a steep climb from Yoeman Park via the Ironedge trail.
Finally crossing Lime Park as the weather deteriorates. Route finding and gear problems kept our attention most of the day.
The Harry Gates Hut is a welcome site and just reward for a difficult day of travel.
Day four descending into the Fryingpan drainage; a fast ski out via Montgomery Flats. Blue skies and warm weather cap an outstanding trip.
