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Ripper Chute Off-Piste Skiing from the Dana Plateau

At a moments notice gear was gathered, gotta run.

A line on the east side is rumored to be in.

A baseball team gathered at the base.

Some came slowly through the night, others rose early and dashed.

Snow collapsed on itself as they rose higher.

Hot sun beat upon their backs, cold snow freezing their fingers and toes.

Reaching the top, they gathered in down jackets eating and drinking.

preparing to attack the ripper.

Then we skied and it was fun

Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.
Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.
Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.
Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.
Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.
Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.
Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.
Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.
Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.
Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.
Dana Plateau skiing and snowboarding ripper chute. Above Mono Lake and Lee vining.