Last Updated on January 7, 2019 by James Dziezynski
360 degree view from the lower summit of New York Mountain. Click for a larger view! Also all apologies to Steve for sending his head and face into the 4th dimension.
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All sorts of fun was had on the 2012 New Year’s Polar Star Inn hut adventure out of Eagle, Colorado. The snow was spotty but we did get to play on New York Mountain and enjoyed some gorgeous weather. I’ll let the photos tell the story!
Unloading the trucks at Fulford. Cheating a little?
The conditions were a bit dry on the climb up.
Hut royalty.
Everyone is wide awake at 7 PM. Only 5 hours to go…
Now that’s a fancy necktie if I’ve ever seen one! Also, let it be known that I am pro-snowman pajamas!
Jay and Ingrid festooned with matching garland.
That’s some intense group focus! Too bad I can’t say the same for the photo.
Amy at the start of the charge up New York Mountain.
The troops gather at treeline below New York Mountain.
Intrepid climbers head to the summit of New York Mountain.
Movin’ on up — to the west side!
Nice views of the Gore Range!
Party on the shoulder of New York Mountain.
The big, curvy cornice on New York Mountain.
En route to the lower summit of New York Mountain. Will someone get that shadow guy out of there?!
The frozen tundra of Lambeau Field… or New York Mountain.
Nearing the “winter summit”.
Bart and Vela on the summit with Gold Dust Peak in the background.
Steve tastes sweet, sweet mountain glory on the top!
James and Sheila present an optical illusion: in real life, we’re about the same height!
Group summit shot. Photo taken by E.L. Fudge.
Pumped at the summit!
Long shadows on the descent.
The skiing wasn’t good but hey, at least we tried! Except for me, who was on snowshoes.
The cover for Amy and Mike’s next album.
A foxy finish to the hut trip!
