July 4 Ski Stoke from CO

[Dynafiddle]

So I have recently moved to Denver, and was pretty psyched to be able to make some turns on St. Marys Glacier today for some AMERICA! 4th of July turns! It is actually a permanent snow field, and not a glacier (skiing 12 months a year sounds good to me!) Some where around 700ft of vert top to bottom.

Approaching Saint Marys Lake



First view of the Snow



Looking down at the lake from the beginning of the "glacier"



Looking up the "glacier"



Looking down slope from the end of the snow at somewhere around 11,500ft



Me in the saddle between James Peak (13,260ft) in the back ground and the end of the snow. Adding James peak to the winter ski list...



Over all a great morning out in the mountains! Happy 4th of July everyone!!

[RR]

Happy 4th indeed!
Nice get

[pleblanc]

That's the best cheer you could send out.

Way to go !!!

paul

[Barremadman]

Thanks I needed this ! Oct. is coming ! Just need to Pedal to keep the legs in shape .

[BladeGirl]

Beautiful scenery! How long was the hike to reach the snow?

[Dynafiddle]

3/4 mile hike to base of snow field from the parking lot.

[Dan9]

Originally Posted by Dynafiddle

3/4 mile hike to base of snow field from the parking lot.

^^ That is awesome. Great pics. My countdown to October has begun, and will begin in earnest (O Cold! Glorious Frost!) when the ragweed pollen starts a-flyin' around here. Soon enough...