Diamond Peak Ski Mountaineering
Diamond Peak Wilderness
The Obsidians May 16th, 2009
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| * Brian Hamilton - Trip leader
Trip
Report * Chrissy Anderson * Megan Henning * Larry Huff - Assistant leader * Dave Jensen * Terry Kneen - Terry's pics Photo credit (tk) * Roy McCormick * Gordon Sayre |
Trip Report: The four Eugene residents met at South Eugene HS and the
four Springfield area residents met at Pleasant Hill High. With Brian
and Terry driving we headed for the Pioneer Gulch trailhead on the west side of
Diamond Peak. We were able to drive within 1/4 mile of the trailhead as the snow
is melting fast with recent warm weather. Our group was on the trail by 0745,
headed up into a brilliant morning on the mountain. We made good time up the
slope but unfortunately I had to stop just above treeline due to feeling a
little under the weather. However, my stopping point afforded a nice view of
the SW Bowl and I was able to maintain radio contact with Brian as the rest of
the group climbed the last 1,500' to the summit area and then skied down the
bowl. Warm temps made for soft/slushy snow conditions on the way down but the
group finished together around 1725. I was quite happy with the performance of
my new Carbon Surf skis. Kudos to Chrissy for skiing this black
diamond run "old school style" on skinny skis with no metal edges!
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My track ends at 7,400' on the SW Ridge. Topo map:
