Waterhouse Peak – The Easy Way

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Vaca Russ
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Waterhouse Peak – The Easy Way

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We just experienced a nice storm. Sport and I drove up to Luther Pass today to bag another Ogul peak. This peak is a pretty easy peak to bag unless you try to do it in over two feet of fresh powder. :)

Not much to write about, so I’ll just post the pictures.

Sign at trailhead.
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Pickett’s Junction in Hope Valley.
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At the summit we ran into two kids, Kyle and Ashley. They were enjoying the fresh powder. We took their picture and they took ours.
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I signed the summit register.
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…and so did Sport.
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To be continued with “Fresh Snow Picture”.
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"...Or have you only comfort, and the lust for comfort, that stealthy thing that enters the house a guest, and then becomes a host and then a master?"

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very nice.. wish i was closer.
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More Snow Picture...
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Thanks for reading our post.

-Russ
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were you on skis?
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rlown wrote:were you on skis?
Hi Russ,

Here is a better picture of us near the summit.
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We are still in the market for some backcountry ski equipment. All of the locals (all kids) had on their backcountry skis. We really need to get some. :D :D

One guy asked Sport, "How are you getting down?" She thought it was a trick question.

She didn't realize he thought she was an angel and could fly back down the mountain. :D \:D/ :nod:

Sorry, I'm tired. Have a good night!

-Russ
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whatever you get, get full edge steel. don't go for the middle edges..

Sleep well.
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