"The first half of the hike is an open snowfield at a moderate gradient. Continuous warm temperatures had made the snowpack isothermal and extremely punchy under our boots."
"After ascending about 780 feet, we arrived at the base of the chute and finally got a look at the beauty of the line we were about to ski: a steep, sustained chute with surprisingly no mandatory ski removal sections."
"The bootpack up the chute varied between a set track from previous hikers, sections of unconsolidated snow collapsing underfoot, and firm, steep pitches that required hands."
The original plan was to ski Mount Superior, but low snow conditions led to a decision to tackle Suicide Chute instead. The ascent began with high spirits, aided by mild temperatures and minimal winds. However, the climb quickly became strenuous due to isothermal snowpack and rocky sections. After a challenging bootpack, the group reached the chute, which offered a steep descent without mandatory ski removal. The experience was marked by varying snow conditions and exceeded expectations despite the challenges faced during the climb.
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