Initially Jeff and I left Seattle at 3:30 am, arriving at the Hannegan Pass trail head at 6:15 am, after some adventurous snow driving in the Subaru. We were skinning from the car at 6:40 am. The sun rose shortly after and we enjoyed great views all morning.
We reached the summit at 11:35 am to a cloudless sky and cold temps. After a quick break and transition we got ready to ski from the Summit at 12:00 pm. From the summit to the saddle we found a mixture of wind buffed powder, fresh snow pockets, and a few wind scoured areas. At the saddle we descended down towards Ruth Creek through steeper terrain and trees. It was a short pitch, before we traversed right to skin out, but was filled with light boot top powder!
The summer hiking trail provided an interesting ski out. We were able to ski/hike/push most of the way out, but did put skins on for one section do to the fact we would post hole if trying to boot. Jeff and I reached the car at 2:05 pm. Our total trip was 7 hours and 25 minutes.
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