By: randosteve|Posted on: April 30, 2010|Posted in: Eastern Sierra | 10 comments

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Lines on the east side of the Dana Plateau.

I’m back in Jackson for a few days before heading out on another skiing road trip. Here are a few pictures from skiing the Ripper Chute on Dana Plateau on a “rest day”. The Dana Plateau is a must-do for skiers looking to get into some fun couloirs with a minimal amount of approach. From what I know, the Sierras snowpack is anywhere from 130-175% of average right now…so it should be skiing well for quite some time. Get some if you can!!!

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Randosteve skins towards the death star.
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Reed boots past lichen covered rocks in the Ripper Chute.

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Randosteve high in the Ripper Chute.

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Randosteve drops into the Ripper Chute.

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Reed skis through a tight section.

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Exiting the Ripper Chute.