Iconoclast Glacier. Lee was pining for this peak the last time we were at this Lodge but conditions didn’t even allow an attempt to get close. The conditions this week did. He was going to go the day before with a small group, but when that group grew he opted to ski with me, let them figure out the route and conditions and head up the next day if it was worthy! The other group reported wind swept, sastrugi not enough coverage to ski, worth the tour regardless, and the veiws were great!
Skied with Allison, Jen, Glade and Steve.
Looking across to Ventego headwall, Talisker/oban area
Glade on his AT Gear down Wizard Gullies
Skinning up towards Swiss col
Glade and Jen
Swiss Col
Having lunch on the south side of Iconoclast out of the wind
The valley from Swiss col to Iconoclast col. Ventego lake in the back. Very sunny
Dark tower, behind this is Scotch West
On Iconoclast Glacier looking at the North face of Iconoclast
Lee on Iconoclast Glacier
Skiing towards the col
Back at Swiss col
Then we ski around Isle of Skye and head down Talisker which was sun affected for the top 1/4 but great the rest of the way down!
Our Tracks
Data shot
Dinner in the Lodge. BBQ chicken and roast potatoes!
Allison our cook!
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Iconoclast West to East Pano
Br Col View
Elevation Profile
1300m climbing
Sorcerer – Iconoclast – Day 5 at EveryTrail
Video of Iconoclast, Talkisker area