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Abernathy Peak: NE and South Face

June 30 - July 1, 2007 Abernathy Peak Phil and I took a chance on this peak, finding little to no snow on the south face, but thankfully our efforts were rewarded with fruitful turns down the NE Face of this remote peak.

Mount Baker: Coleman Deming

October 28, 2006 Mount Baker, Coleman Deming Icy conditions with sections of smooth powder. Crazy winds up high.

 

Mount Baker: Coleman Deming

October 5, 2007 Mount Baker, Coleman Deming Rocktober better than ever before. My best October ski run, hands down. Well, at least until Eldorado.

 

Mount Baker: Coleman Headwall

June 2, 2007 Mount Baker, Coleman Headwall - 40-50 degree ski descent under wonderful conditions. A soon-to-be classic steep route! Expect to see more descents in the future.

 

Mount Baker: Easton Glacier

August 11-12 Mount Baker, Easton Glacier (skiing) By Christy Kinney - another edition to the further chronicles of 'Hummel Boot Camp'

 

Mount Baker: Park Headwall

August 6-7 Mount Baker, Park Headwall via Boulder-Park Cleaver - this most classic of classics cannot be missed. This late season trip provided more adventure than we could have ever anticipated!!!

 

Black Peak: South Route

 April 24-25, 2004 Black Peak, South Route - Attempt on the NE Face aborted and changed to the South Face. This is when I learned that Ross is a Crazy mofo.

 

Mount Blum: Nw Rib

January 30, Mount Blum, Northwest Face A wild, stormy ascent of Blum via a rarely climbed route and a scary descent on brand new skis

 

Mount Blum: NE Glacier

 WORK IN PROGRESS

 

Eldorado Peak : East Ridge

October 13-14, 2007 Eldorado Peak, East Ridge (skiing) - Rocktober continues with a spectacular ski descent of Eldorado. I couldn't have asked for a better BIRTHDAY present.

 

Eldorado Peak : East Ridge

March 10, 2004 Klawatti and Eldorado Peaks - A one day winter climb and ski of Both Klawatti and Eldorado.

Fortress Mountain: SW FACE

 June 22, 2008 Fortress Mountain SW Face: A one day winter climb and ski of Both Klawatti and Eldorado.

 

Hurry Up Peak:Plan 'B' Couloir

March 12-13, Hurry Up ("S" Peak) via South Couloir - FA, FWA of a great peak. Our initial plan was Spider, thus the name, plan B.

 

Klawatti Peak: South Face

March 10, 2004 Klawatti and Eldorado Peaks - A wonderful looking route that can't be missed.

 

Mount Logan: Banded Glacier

April 22-23, 2006 Mount Logan, Banded Glacier - on my second attempt I finally ski from the false summit of Logan.

May 7, 2005, Mount Logan attempt - this wild plan almost paid off, but after over 24hrs of hiking and climbing through sloppy-deep snow conditions, we returned worn and set on returning.

 

Mount Maude: North Face

July 4, 2005 Mount Maude, North Face - after years of having this route on my mind, I finally ski it and nearly get swept off by a falling cornice!!!

 

Mount Maude: West Face Couloir

June 4, 2005 Mount Maude via West Face Couloir - my pictures didn't turn out well, but Phil made a wonderful film of our descent. Be sure to check it out.

 

West McMillan Spire

January 27-28, 2007 West McMillan Spire, Southern Pickets - This, one of the most awesome winter ski descents I've ever done, was so great I'd be lying to myself if I thought I could do it again, and get away with it.

 

Ruth Mountain: Ruth Glacier

July 21, 2007 Ruth Mountain (skiing) Story by: Josh Hummel - Christy and Josh ski this dependable late season glacier.

 

Sinister Peak: North Face

May 28-30, 2005, Sinister via North Face This story is dedicated to Carl Skoog, photographer and ski mountaineer. RIP. This trip was what skiing in the North Cascades is all about.

 

Whitehorse Mountain: North Face

February 24, 2008 Whitehorse Mountain

Every once and awhile, getting out of bed and hitting the mountains is just what you need. This time we hit the JACKPOT! If you're in the town of Darrington, look South, and you'll be wanting to ride the Whitehorse, too.