Despite a gloomy prospects of snow quality due to high freezing levels, Mike and I headed out to the Duffey for an early season ramble into Cerise Creek. Low and behold we had the valley to ourselves!

First views up into the alpine revealed recent avalanche activity above the Anniversary Glacier.

Nice views of Matier and Joffre.

Kieth’s Hut.

Mike touring up cabin ridge.

Views of Vantage.

Joffre

Mike and Matier

Beautiful light.

I guess the last telemarkers would be the competent ones.

Making the most of some warm conditions.

Heading for home.

Still snow in this photo so the skis make sense!