Cerise Creek

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!

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

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Nice views of Matier and Joffre.

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Kieth’s Hut.

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Mike touring up cabin ridge.

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Views of Vantage.

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Joffre

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Mike and Matier

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Beautiful light.

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I guess the last telemarkers would be the competent ones.

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Making the most of some warm conditions.

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Heading for home.

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Still snow in this photo so the skis make sense!