The bad thing about steep and deep is that it’s done too quickly.
Early on in the approach local superstitions warned us to not go any further.
Scott moves through the trees.
Bridge crossings make for interesting skinning.
Part of the TC, a mandatory 200′ rappel reached only through steep and cliffy “no fall” terrain sets this descent option as either a mid-life crisis solution or consolation prize after a divorce.
The W basin of Dragontail.
The Enchantments.
Little Annapurna and the Snow Creek Glacier looking scrumptous.
Scott dreamin’ of powder.
Luckily, the ominous clouds proved to be nothing more than a scare.
Cornices decorate a steep shotgun entrance into the W bowl.
Brad climbing the steep W walls of Dragontail.
Scott checks out the view of the Enchantments from near the summit of Dragontail.
Brad catches some air from a windrift.
Scott takes his first few turns in a well earned, 3000′+ powdery playground.
Scott drops into the steep flanks of Aasgard Pass.