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Daily Archives: December 23, 2009

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Early Season Powder Skiing in the San Juan Mountains

Backcountry SkiingBy nateDecember 23, 2009

A spell of high pressure in December means it’s time to get high in the back country.  Mark U. and I warmed up on the East side of McMillan and found virgin powder.  Me donning Black Diamond Verdicts and Mark on his K2 Coombas, we floated down Northeast facing slopes towards Cement Creek. Day two…

Another Major Winter Storm on Tap for the San Juans!

Avalanche Courses, Backcountry SkiingBy nateDecember 23, 2009

December has been a great month for snow, especially in the Southern San Juans between Coal Bank and Red Mountain Passes.  More great news for ski conditions in the high country.  Check out this storm profile! A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY. * PERIODS OF SNOW… HEAVY AT TIMES……

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