[Kenji]

We were heading to ski Sarvant glacier, but a bit slow and also ended up too low to approach the glacier entrance. That was enough excuse to just relax on Banshee summit. We did take a quick run down a gully before getting back up the Panhandle Gap. Overall, this trip was much more horizontal than vertical, i.e. "skike" as ski-hike. The approach was easier on trail shoes though we skinned the last mile to the main bridge. It was solid snow after that.

Views to East:

Banshee cliff:

Some turns:

The most interesting part of the day was crazy clouds around the summit. We were glad not attempting to summit. I guess it was great weather for those preparing for Himalayan expeditions.

And a few heavenly animals:

More pics here.

[awilsondc]

Those last two photos are insane!

[Bootpathguy]