Crystal East Face
High altitude low hanging fruit with a high stoke factor
Trailhead: Spruce Creek
Distance: 8.7 mi 3500ft
Partners: Aaron Wiener, Nick Wright, Dustin Johnson, Kristi Henes, Jeremy Miller, Justin Kuchta
An easily accessible peak with an easy going approach and intermediate ski.
High altitude low hanging fruit with a high stoke factor. Dress for the wind and make a pact. "Ok Boys... we are making a pact that we won't turn around for wind"
8.7 mi - 3500ft
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Aaron sets his sights
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A nice view of Helen from the north
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Justin and Jeremy skinning up Peak 10 en-route to Crystal
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Father Dyer from the south slopes of Peak 10. All of these ridges make for fun summer scrambling
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Helen - Father Dyer Pano
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Jeremy eyeing lines on Father Dyer
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Aaron skinning to Crystal.
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The wind picks up but Crystal gets closer
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Aaron and Nick close to the summit. Peak 10 behind... Grays and Torreys a bit further
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Aaron doing his best to get traction on wind polished snow
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Bundling up for a summit party
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Alex, Nick and Aaron pose with Pacific and friends
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Pacific on the right Quandary on the Left
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yeah... the Tenmile is badass
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Justin, Jeremy and Pacific
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Aaron skis to the upper lake
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Dustin skis to the upper lake
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Aaron and Nick
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Looking back to the summit
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Powdah
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Alex
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Aaron kicking it up
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Lifestylin at the trailhead with Tha Sopherilla
























