Shoestring Gully

June 1, 2010

Jim Surette and I were able to ski the entire route without rappelling (had to ski around one ice bulge) due to recent storms (w/ east winds) that loaded the gully with deep snow.

Jim Surette climbing the lower part of Shoestring Gully on Mount Webster for a ski descent. A complete descent without rappel was made thanks to recent storms that loaded the gully with deep snow.

Photo Details: Canon 5D w/ EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 16mm, 1/320s @ f/5.6 and ISO 200 w/ +0.67 exposure compensation.

Jim Surette skiing the upper part of Shoestring Gully on Mount Webster. A complete descent without rappel was made thanks to recent storms that loaded the gully with deep snow.

Photo Details: Canon 5D w/ EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM lens @ 16mm, 1/1250s @ f/8 and ISO 100.