The Ski Patrol opened the North Pole and Willie's Wide staircases this afternoon. About 30-40 people climbed each staircase. I hiked the North Pole route twice. Skiing was tremendous and chowdery. Check out the photo of patroller Tom Bruner heading up North Pole. We still have a great looking forecast the next few days. I doubt the hiking will be open tomorrow, but keep checking in. This is a fine start to the East Wall hiking program.
Not a bad view from the top.