Grizzly Gulch - April 20, 2007

Scott & Oliver

After our great day on April 7 in that area ( http://iridepow.blogspot.com/2007/05/grizzly-gulch-april-7-2007.html ) we wanted to hit it one more time.

Unfortunately the snow was not too great since it was quite wind affected.

Picture 1: Bootpack from Loveland Pass (Click to enlarge)


Picture 2: First look at Torreys


Picture 3: Scott's turns


Picture 4: Some lines on the North Face of Grizzly Peak



The snow was quite grabby and turning was hard. Scott threw in the towel but I wanted to hit at least one more line. So I hiked back up the west ridge of Grizzly and hit a couloir.

Picture 5: Looking back down the west ridge of Grizzly


Picture 6: Looking down the couloir


Picture 7: Tracks


Picture 8: More tracks


Picture 9: Emperor always looks good



Just as comparison of the lines a link to iskibc's trip report from a week later http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84322