After skinning to the summit of Kessler, we traversed to a point that we hoped was above an aesthetic chute on the skier's right side of the headwall. We spread out a little, with The Manimal and I snaking some fast turns through well spaced trees to start. Having skied the crap out of the chute, we enjoyed some GS-style tomfoolery on the creamy goodness of the slide path. The bottom third of the path was cooked, but it didn't matter. The buzz of the views and the skiing from the top was just too strong. Even Dr. Sturges, who augered into a foot of wet mank about 12 seconds after stripping down to his t-shirt, was all smiles as he extracted himself from his crater. I felt his sweet pain, having done something similar in a mid-run gully -- twice.
The Bad: I've been working all day on the brief that sidelined me on Friday. The weather has been gnarly, so it hasn't been all bad to be inside, except that I didn't work out, and...
The Ugly: The damn brief isn't done yet. Someday I will learn that everything -- everything -- takes me three times longer than expected to complete. It's going to be a long night. Happy place, go to your happy place.
Mrs. Manimal and The ULG climbing towards Mt. Wolverine, Spring '06.
Sounds like an awesome Saturday. Mine consisted of sitting in the Moab sun, eating food (all day), and trying to give the appearance of usefulness whenever our runners came in for some snacks.
ReplyDeleteoh richie don't be blue. also see my blog for a link to steve's picasa album of the photos from the tour. that will put you back in the happy place for a bit. looks like you guys had a blast! nice pic on this post btw :))) also--am i correct in understanding you are in for the BIG MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES again this summer with le turner????
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