“It was a week or so after the snowpack transitioned—early spring skiing on a five-day trip with Nick Russell, Forrest Shearer, and some other folks riding and skiing some bigger lines. We were camping on a ridge between Lower Lamarck Lake and Upper Lamarck Lake that had 360-degree views and good sunlight as well as nice rock outcrops for camping. Though the temps were cool and still cold at night, the skies were clear, so we were able to enjoy the warm sun in the morning and evening. Here, Nick catches the last bit of sun after our second day of touring from basecamp.” Photo: Blake Gordon