Kya
Adventurer
So, I barely used the truck, but the trip would not have worked without it. With that said, I figured I'd add the TR for no other reason then shameless self promotion......from a dad's point-of-view. I must admit though, it was cool to see the same zones in the winter compared to the summer.
With a week off of school, some dads and daughters (and one brave mom) decided to spend a few days at the Opus Hut located on the east side Ophir Pass. We had great weather, other then strong winds. The avi danger was pretty high, so we kept things fun and safe. We all had an awesome time!
My daughter and I spent Sunday night next to a plowed in Ophir Pass road, only about 7 miles outside of Silverton. Kaikea and I went to sleep with fresh snow falling.
We woke up to about 4 inches and chocolate chip pancakes.
Heading up the skin track. The approach was easy to follow, but with multiple avalanche paths that had to be crossed the dads were all very nervous. Things look a lot different when your touring with children.
Backcountry sledding and fort building were highlights for the kids.
But we did ski some pow, right out of the hut door. Kaikea shreddin.
Heading back up for more!
Just about back to the hut. Only about 100 feet to the left. Skiing pow and skinning laps with my daughter was encredible. The most rewarding backcountry skiing I have ever done. I love this picture!
Night time activities were simple. Puzzles for the kids, beer for the parents.
Nice kitchen.
Wednesday morning the dads got up early to check out the top of the pass and get a peak at the town of Ophir.
The kid crew
By Wednesday afternoon we were all safely back to the trailhead. All the dads and daughters headed back to Eagle, but I was headed for another hut trip. Something totally different. Time to load up Large Marge and head to the Bonnie Belle hut for Dave's bachelor party.
Oh baby, that was an awesome week in the Silverton backcountry. I don't even know where to start with the other trip report....
With a week off of school, some dads and daughters (and one brave mom) decided to spend a few days at the Opus Hut located on the east side Ophir Pass. We had great weather, other then strong winds. The avi danger was pretty high, so we kept things fun and safe. We all had an awesome time!
My daughter and I spent Sunday night next to a plowed in Ophir Pass road, only about 7 miles outside of Silverton. Kaikea and I went to sleep with fresh snow falling.
We woke up to about 4 inches and chocolate chip pancakes.
Heading up the skin track. The approach was easy to follow, but with multiple avalanche paths that had to be crossed the dads were all very nervous. Things look a lot different when your touring with children.
Backcountry sledding and fort building were highlights for the kids.
But we did ski some pow, right out of the hut door. Kaikea shreddin.
Heading back up for more!
Just about back to the hut. Only about 100 feet to the left. Skiing pow and skinning laps with my daughter was encredible. The most rewarding backcountry skiing I have ever done. I love this picture!
Night time activities were simple. Puzzles for the kids, beer for the parents.
Nice kitchen.
Wednesday morning the dads got up early to check out the top of the pass and get a peak at the town of Ophir.
The kid crew
By Wednesday afternoon we were all safely back to the trailhead. All the dads and daughters headed back to Eagle, but I was headed for another hut trip. Something totally different. Time to load up Large Marge and head to the Bonnie Belle hut for Dave's bachelor party.
Oh baby, that was an awesome week in the Silverton backcountry. I don't even know where to start with the other trip report....
