Edwards North Face
Fun Steep Skiing
Date: 5/23/2020
Partners: Solo
5.8m - 2700ft - 5hrs
Start: 6:50am
Summit Time: 2.5hrs
Drop: 11:30am
GPX
I had a couple partners on the hook for this one but when they both opted out I kept the plan and went solo anyway.
Having skied a number of north and north east lines recently, I figured I would plan to drop around 10:30am. However I summitted close to 9:00am and ended up spending 2.5 hours on the summit. Summit time included taking in the view and a 45 minute nap. Good thing it was bluebird weather and no wind. Not sure what Petty meant but... The Waiting Wasn't So Hard... and it was completely worth it. What an incredible place to have all to yourself... and the snow was nice and soft for the descent.
This steep line is pure fun to climb and ski.
![Edwards north face 01]()
5.8m - 2700ft - 5hrs (2.5hrs of summit time)
![Edwards north face 02]()
A nice view to the line while skinning up the creek bed
![Edwards north face 03]()
Torreys dominates the views in this valley
![Edwards north face 04]()
Almost ready to transition from skins to crampons. Looking up at the work in front of me
![Edwards north face 05]()
Pretty cool terrain to boot and ski
![Edwards north face 06]()
Looking North to Sniktau and Parnassus
![Edwards north face 07]()
Lots of different ski options up here... choose the one with the best snow
![Edwards north face 08]()
It gets steeper as you climb
![Edwards north face 09]()
Definitely a fun place to be whether you are going up or down
![Edwards north face 10]()
Torreys in prime condition
![Edwards north face 11]()
Summited in 2hrs and 20m but needed to wait over 2 hours for the snow to soften up for the ski. I think I napped for 45 minutes. What a great place to have all to yourself!
![Edwards north face 12]()
Bierstadt, Sawtooth and Evans from the summit
![Edwards north face 13]()
Looking down Stevens Gulch from the top of the ski line
![Edwards north face 14]()
The terrain was a little steeper than I anticipated... but skied nice with the soft snow
![Edwards north face 15]()
Fun terrain and opportunities for some jump turns
![Edwards north face 16]()
![Edwards north face 17]()
Lots of choices
![Edwards north face 18]()
You never look at a mountain the same after you have skied it. Edwards North Face is no exception... such a fun line!

















