Lower Patch Up a Creek Jeff, Suzanne, and Stev are joined by Sky, Makisha, and Scotty at the trailhead: Carl on the hike up through waterfalls and wildflowers:

We made a last minute, late afternoon patchskiing trip to Forestdale Divide. We chose snow patches that offered novelty and variety along with quality. The first patch we

Before heading to the Forestdale Patches our first destination was to be “The Nipple.” We drove up to Lower Blue Lake and saw little to no snow. A

The “Citadel Patch” Spence on the approach to the “Citadel Patch”: Spence skis into the light side… Stev also skis over to the light side… A video I

Stev: Murphy: Bella: Murphy, John, and Bella: Penny: Makisha: Two-part video (In the first part Stev uses “Go-Bro” Helmet Strap Video. In the second part John is seen

The Approach. Kavanaugh Ridge and Jack’s Glacier Looking back at Mono Lake on the drive up: Kavanaugh Ridge panorama with Carl and Makisha: Penny enjoying a side view

Stev on the hike up: North Peak can be seen in the background. Carl, Stev and Makisha on the hike up: One of the After Work Chutes can

An afternoon skiing with the dogs and playing in the snow. The Pre-Patch is on Forestdale Ridge just after the bridge. Makisha and Penny on our approach through

This was a snow recon day with the destination of the Lower Conness Lakes patches. The hike would provide views and fun for our dogs Makisha and Penny.

This day was a last-minute, mid-afternoon ski trip. Fortunately, The Patches are relatively close and somewhat easy to get to. We did three runs on what is known