Burr point powder skiing

Doug powder skiing in Fred Burr creek.

We got out for an excellent day of powder skiing at the very end of the super February storm.  It had been snowing 3 to 5 feet of snow a week for several weeks, yet somehow avalanche danger had stayed Moderate.  Not to be outdone, it snowed almost a foot in town overnight, but we summoned the motivation to head out in the dark anyway for a day of exploration.

We were able to drive to the Fred Burr trailhead, and with a team of three strong skiers, actually made the approach in good time.  I think that it finally snowed enough to tick the avalanche danger up to Considerable, and we had to be fairly careful gaining the upper basin on Burr point, and decided not to go for the summit.  We skied an excellent run down from our high point to the creek with deep powder the whole way.  It was awesome!

Looking down the Southeast bowl on Burr point.

Doug discovering that we were in for a very good day of powder skiiing.

Jeffrey enjoying good skiing at the bottom of the exit gully to the Southeast bowl of Burr point.

Doug on our second run.

We recycled our track, skied another great powder run in the upper basin, then did a third climb to the next peak to creek path down canyon.  Our last run ended up being the best run of the day.  Perfect face shot powder top to bottom.  So good!

Jeffrey lost in a powder cloud on our last run.

It is unusual for me to get really excited about powder skiing, but this was a special day.  Thanks Jeffrey and Doug for the company and trail breaking.  It was good to get back to Burr point.  I think it there is enough skiing to qualify it as a good ski destination to return to again and again.