Ha! It's not sick! It's a common ski jaunt. Most people are probably faster than we were. I'm an old-schooler, I like to slow down and smell the roses....
It would be really difficult to keep your balance with a pack and skinny skis, not to mention breaking trail. I don't like AT for long tours, hurts my feet. Tele is the way to go.
I'm thinking of skiing some of your fine route with my boys; can you tell me how it was descending the last couple miles from Little Yosemite Valley down to the valley floor. Might the "Mist Trail" section be hazardous in mid-winter re. avalanches? Any other portions of the trail below Cathedral Pass strike you guys as risky? Thanks a lot, Harlen
Sierra Ledge Rat - Nov 3, 2009 12:58 am - Hasn't voted
Re: That's a sick traverse!Ha! It's not sick! It's a common ski jaunt. Most people are probably faster than we were. I'm an old-schooler, I like to slow down and smell the roses....
jmc - Oct 29, 2009 9:43 am - Voted 10/10
fantasticadventure. congratulations (belated) on the trip and great report, thanks
mttmsn - Mar 30, 2013 2:30 am - Hasn't voted
Cross country skisWould you recommend this on standard skinny xc skis? I know an A/T setup or Teles would be better but I'm down to give it a go if its doable.
Sierra Ledge Rat - Mar 31, 2013 7:49 pm - Hasn't voted
no skinny skisIt would be really difficult to keep your balance with a pack and skinny skis, not to mention breaking trail. I don't like AT for long tours, hurts my feet. Tele is the way to go.
Harlen - Nov 24, 2013 1:16 am - Hasn't voted
advice pleaseHey Ledge Rat,
I'm thinking of skiing some of your fine route with my boys; can you tell me how it was descending the last couple miles from Little Yosemite Valley down to the valley floor. Might the "Mist Trail" section be hazardous in mid-winter re. avalanches? Any other portions of the trail below Cathedral Pass strike you guys as risky? Thanks a lot, Harlen
Sierra Ledge Rat - Nov 24, 2013 12:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: advice pleaseSorry, it's been 30 years and I don't specifically remember that part of the hike.
Harlen - Jul 24, 2021 10:01 am - Hasn't voted
Re: advice pleaseNo worries, we finally did , and it was beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.