Looking out towards the route we are preparing to ski--bottom center of the photo

Scoping the ridge that we will downclimb from the top of the needle

Our little party, left to right: Mark, Scott, Tom, Ron   (Click here to enlarge)                                       Sheer cliff walls surround us   (Click here to enlarge)
   

Scott posing--some skiers are visible at the bottom right   (Click here to enlarge)                  Ron looks like he's at the edge of the world   (Click here to enlarge)
   

We'll be crossing this bridge and going thru the tunnel   (Click here to enlarge)             Opposite angle shows skiers descending the ridge   (Click here to enlarge)
   

Scott gearing up with harnesses and crampons   (Click here to enlarge)                                  Tom making a few adjustments for Mark   (Click here to enlarge)