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Photos from Castle Peak, Colorado, Montezuma Basin backcountry skiing

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While up at Montezuma Basin, Colorado a few weeks ago, we met a friendly climber named Scott Harris. He sent me a few of his photos to post. Enjoy.


Montezuma Basin backcountry skiing
This shot shows Castle Peaks north face. The summer hiking routes go up the left and right ridges, while the ski routes take the face. Nice foreground Scott! Click image to enlarge.
 

Colorado backcountry skiing in Montezuma Basin near Castle Peak
Yours truly unloading for our September ski of Montezuma. A few folks have emailed me and asked why I nearly always post shots of my son instead of myself, now you know? And yep, those are K2 Fours, which are one of the best all-round skis of all time. We use them for our “utility” skis (AKA rock skis).

Posted by Lou on October 6, 2005 | Filed Under Trip Reports 

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