Twin Peaks
A True Classic
Date: 4/29/2021
Partner: Joel Paula
Trailhead: Willis Gulch
Distance: 5.1m
Elevation Gain: 3700ft
Start: 6:15am
Duration: 5hrs
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If 3200ft of engaging skiing with a short approach and fantastic views interests you... then this is your mountain!
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5.1m - 3700ft - 5hrs
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Twin Peaks ski line front and center from the summit.
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With firm morning snow we booted the twisty turny lower couloir. With softer conditions this peak could be skinned bottom to top
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Joel eyes the east ridge above while Berto poses for the photo op
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Joel on the north face with Lackawanna in the distance
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Joel on the east ridge with Twin Lakes and the Mosquito Range in the distance
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R2L: Mount Hope, Missouri (far middle), Quail
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Berto approaches the summit
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Berto on Twin Peaks B summit
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A SW view to Ervin Peak and Mount Blaurock
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Summit Selfie - Is that ice or cloud reflections on the lake?
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Joel "The Postman" Paula ready to get a little sendy
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Alex evaluating snow stability off the summit
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Joel and Berto on the north face
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Joel
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Alex
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Lots of options high on the north face
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Joel and Berto
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Like skiing into a painting... but just be sure to talk with Joel if you are going to paint it
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Berto at the ready as Alex skis
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Joel in the lower twisty turny section
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Alex
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The ski is about over but the views continue
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Admiring our line from town
