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Issue 19.2
Madison Rose Ostergren forgoes the second rappel and charges over the cave in the Apocalypse Couloir in the Teton Range, while Jim Ryan, Erich Roepke, and Clayton Hermann light up the rock walls with their headlamps. “There’s a lot to consider when skiing at night—especially on a technical ski mountaineering line,” Madison says. “To offset the inherent risk, our team worked to increase our margin in the other categories. We waited for a low avalanche forecast. We skied the line in daylight beforehand to assess conditions. We chose a team with experience in wilderness medicine, rescue and guide training, and came prepared with supplies and knowledge to self-evacuate if needed. We’ve also had conversations with the Jenny Lake Rangers about responsible nighttime travel in the Tetons. Skiing in consequential terrain at night doesn’t have to mean reckless. It’s about progression, being dialed, prepared, and stepping outside the norm with intention.” Photo: Clayton Herrmann
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Madison Rose Ostergren forgoes the second rappel and charges over the cave in the Apocalypse Couloir in the Teton Range, while Jim Ryan, Erich Roepke, and Clayton Hermann light up the rock walls with their headlamps. “There’s a lot to consider when skiing at night—especially on a technical ski mountaineering line,” Madison says. “To offset the inherent risk, our team worked to increase our margin in the other categories. We waited for a low avalanche forecast. We skied the line in daylight beforehand to assess conditions. We chose a team with experience in wilderness medicine, rescue and guide training, and came prepared with supplies and knowledge to self-evacuate if needed. We’ve also had conversations with the Jenny Lake Rangers about responsible nighttime travel in the Tetons. Skiing in consequential terrain at night doesn’t have to mean reckless. It’s about progression, being dialed, prepared, and stepping outside the norm with intention.” Photo: Clayton Herrmann