The Chugach Front Range above Anchorage is notoriously unreliable for snow quality, yet today surprisingly good snow could be found. Thanks to Eruk's report, I followed his tracks to the saddle on the O'Malley Peak Trail for a good run.The trail from Glen Alps to the valley floor is rock hard, icy, and uneven. But, snow in the O'Malley Peak Trail gulley is wind-deposited spin drift, and a sharp eye can find a soft fresh line all the way to the valley floor.
An even better line was apparent in the next gully east of the O'Malley Peak Trail. I met a skier heading that way, and after viewing the line from below, regretted not joining him. Nevertheless, skiing in the sunshine on soft snow was a great way to start 2010.
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As always...those who go are the one's in the know. Way to get after it man!
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