Stevens Pass in Washington
Eightmile Lake Camp and Ski Tour by Icicle Creek
After scrolling through Google Earth for days on end I stumbled across Eightmile Lake. With North facing slopes almost 3000 vert off the directly from shores it would be great skiing. Being near Leavenworth and on the Eastern Side of the Cascades it would be a much colder climate. After a warm up during the week we hoped this side would still hold powder. With one final weekend in the Cascades my friends Ben, Scott, Seth and I went on an overnight camping mission.
Heather Ridge in the Stevens Pass Backcountry
Washington has been consistently inconsistent with the freezing levels reaching the mountain tops. After that it’s been dropping to near sea level with the only consistency being moisture. This season you have to pick which days will deliver the best conditions. Fortunelty this trip landed on a Wednesday knowing Thursday it would be raining. With … Read more
Skyline Ridge in Stevens Pass Backcountry
With easy access from Stevens Pass ski resort Skyline Ridge is the first place to go. With a lot of Backcountry options on all aspects it’s a quick place to get into the snow. Wanting to take advantage of a storm overnight Ben, Scott, Kololo and I decided to head that way. Our plan was … Read more