Getting ready to do a little skinning on the lower snowfields.
We stopped at Mt. Hood on our way back to Eugene to hike up and get a run in.
Just out of the parking lot.
There was a small storm a couple of days ago that left a layer of fresh, punchy snow.
Skinning up with Mt. Hood Skibowl in the background.
We just skinned up about 1200’.
It looks like winter.
It was a chilly day, despite the blue skies. It felt good to get out on some snow again.
Are we there yet?
Nancy had never been to Mt. Hood, so she was interested to see the layout and the ski areas nearby.
Getting ready to head down.
I had hiked and snowboarded the Palmer Snowfield almost twenty years ago, but this was the first time I had been on the mountain since then.
Making turns in funky, punchy snow.
The snow was pretty sketchy—Nancy resorted to making alpine turns all the way down.
We brought our skis all the way for this?
It was interesting skiing—I had to be diligent to not catch an edge, especially on skinny skis.
Awesome scenery.
We both got down in one piece, despite the punchy conditions.
Traversing out of the gully to the parking lot.
Although it was a short run, it was worth it to get out and fool around on the slopes.
Good times.
Beats getting rained on.
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