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Telemark Turns

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Posted by Mark Hudon on February 19, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Telemark Turns
Well, I'm back from four days backcountry skiing. It was great, wonderful, awesome and beautiful. I skied untracked, boot top powder with only 11 other guys (including guides) in a beautiful location.

Here's some skiing action.
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on February 20, 2008 at 1:52 AM
Too much white :biggrin:

Looks like an amazing time.
Posted by Erik Lundh on February 20, 2008 at 2:58 AM
Mark,
What an experience. I'm jealous to say the least. And BTW, nice shot.
Posted by Catherine Reilly on February 20, 2008 at 4:02 AM
Very cool– the photo and the experience.
Posted by Adrian Klein on February 20, 2008 at 9:44 AM
Looks like a boring time to me... let's just say I am a little jealous. I will get over to that are in winter one of these days!
Posted by Cliff Dodge on February 20, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Sounds and looks like you had a good time!
Posted by Mark Hudon on February 20, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Here's another one. there was this much skiable terrain past the left and right edges of this photo. It was pretty dang sweet!


Posted by Sean Hyde on February 20, 2008 at 2:08 PM
11 guys ... too crowded :wink: Another jealous person typing this.
Posted by Rick Lundh on February 21, 2008 at 1:36 AM
You KNOW I would have been there if it was 11 girls! :cool:. Seriously though...I think you couldn't have picked a better weekend! I think you should trade these pics for a free ride next year! What was your elevation here? I'm guessing about 5k?
Posted by Mark Hudon on February 21, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I believe the yurts were at 8k. Those peaks could easily be 11k the highest we got was probably 10k. The weather was great. The whole deal was great. We're planning it again for next year.
Posted by Derek Sedillo on February 21, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Awesome stuff Mark! It looks like Colorado powder. :biggrin:

Was that in the PNW? Just curious.
Posted by Mark Hudon on February 22, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Northeastern Oregon. Amazing, eh?
Posted by Marc Dilley on February 22, 2008 at 10:58 AM
I have wanted to explore that amazing country for a long time, either summer backpacking or a tely trip. Well, you beat me to it, Mark. Sure looks like great country and I'm sure you guys made some sweet turns. Now that you have been there, I'll bet you'll return with the serious photo gear in the summer (if you haven't already done so). BTW: Nice action shot; I know how difficult it is to get those.