TR:June Northern Winds Recon

**Wysplit_ride** · 09-13-2006, 09:14 AM

Well, back at the ranch brought a lot of work for me this season. I was stoked to hang out with the family and do a lot of hiking, looking for new lines, and start introducing my little gurl to the mountains.

Along with hangin' with these two lovelies, I really wanted to spend some time with my father who has taught me a lot about the mountains. One day, I asked him if he wanted to check out a peak not too far from our ranch that I had been by before...so we loaded up. I was off to make a few turns and he was amped to be hiking a new peak. Nothing big, but fun.

Photo of Union Peak in the Northern Winds...our line was the main snowfield lookers left:

Gotta love Wyoming Wildlife...nice Wapati.

Closer view of Union Peak (look close and you can see my lines dropping):

Some nice AFYF (another fuggin' yellow flower)

My dad climbing...he loves to glissade...says light is right:

Union Peak summit marker:

When we got to the summit, my eyes about popped out from seeing all the stellar lines to be ridden. This place is off the hook with relatively easy access...STOKED!

My dad glissading...crazy guy:

What a way to start off our summer....now...I wish it would snow!

**monkeybones** · 09-13-2006, 09:15 AM

Nice TR! I need to get to the Winds some time.

**SLAYER** · 09-13-2006, 09:24 AM

Love the Winds. This summer was the first time in about 10 years I didn't get up there. They're definately addicting. Stellar pictures WSR. Ever been up on the reservation side of the Winds?

**Wysplit_ride** · 09-13-2006, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by SLAYER

Love the Winds. This summer was the first time in about 10 years I didn't get up there. They're definately addicting. Stellar pictures WSR. Ever been up on the reservation side of the Winds?

The winds are stellar...I have spent a little time (not far in) on the reservation. For the past few years Dickinson has been closed due to easement issues and the BIA...there is a ton of the Winds I still need to see.