Big Bad Wolf
Date: 6/9/2020
Partner: Jeremy Miller, Justin Kuchta, Alex Frush
Trailhead: Willow Creek
Distance: 16.4m
Elevation Gain: 5000ft
Start: 6:50am
Duration: 10hrs
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Big Bad Wolf is an incredible ski line in an incredible setting. There are great views of Red, East Thorn and the Zodiac Traverse. It does however take some effort to get to... especially in June when you have to hike both ways with a heavier pack. In addition to the main BBW line there are plenty of other ski options in this basin if you want to do laps. However earlier in the season might be a better time to take advantage of this so you aren't too beaten down on the hike out.
I have also skied this line a few more times with Jeremy, Justin and Alex Neal via Sacred Buffalo and Eccles with a shuttle between Willow Creek and the standard Buffalo TH. Here are the stats for the last time on this route.
Date: 2/13/2023
Distance: 13.5m
Elevation Gain: 5800ft
Duration: 7.5hrs
16.4m - 5000ft - 10hrs
A view of Big Eyes on the hike in
Welcome to the Gore! Navigating streams, ponds and lakes. East Thorn above
The Zodiac Traverse and Willow Lakes come into view
Our line is on the right and covered in clouds at the top
Looking ominous. Alex.F
Bootin Coulies. Alex.F
Bootin Big Bad Wolf. Willow Lakes Below. Alex.F
We opted left here thinking that middle dead ended before topping out
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Summit Selfie... what a view :-)
Alex.F skis the first pitch
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Junior
Junior
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Alex.F with East Thorn
Alex.H on the Apron
Alex.F with East Thorn
Looking back to our ski line
An awe inspiring place to be
Another look at our line
East Thorn and Willow Lakes
Time to pack it up and hike out. Alex.F with Willow Lakes and the Zodiac Traverse