Twin Peaks
A True Classic
Date: 5/02/2024
Partner: Alex Neal (Junior), Krishna Gandhi, Joel Paula
Trailhead: Willis Gulch
Distance: 4.5m
Elevation Gain: 3700ft
Duration: 4.75hrs
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Twin has it all... an efficient approach (3700ft of booting from the parking lot for 3200ft of skiing), an engaging steep face, a twisty turny couloir and incredible views. Move this one on the top of your list.
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4.5m - 3700ft - 4.75hrs
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Thanks to Hayden Kast for this image! Hayden skied Twin the day after we did.
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Thanks to Hayden Kast for this image! Hayden skied Twin the day after we did.
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Twin Peaks ski line front and center
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We booted from the car to the summit
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Joel on the east ridge with Twin Lakes and the Mosquito Range in the distance
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Mount Hope(R) - Quail (L)
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After gaining the ridge the boot to the summit didn't take long
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A SW view to Ervin Peak(L) and Mount Blaurock(R)
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Junior enjoys the pow on the first pitch
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Krishna
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Me on the second pitch
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Krishna on the second pitch
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A blank canvas on the third pitch
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Junior
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Joel
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Alex
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Lots of options high on the north face
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A great line, amazing snow and views views views
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Junior
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Krishna
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Junior
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Joel in the lower twisty turny section
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The skiing over but the views continue. 3200ft of continuous skiing from the summit
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The line from town
