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Roundtop, August 11, 2018

I headed out for another August ski day to the Method Man Patch at Roundtop with Dave, Dena, and their dogs Lobo and Rocky.

Lobo and Rocky join Dave.
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Stev bootpacks up.
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A self-timer photo of Stev and Dave skiing the Method Man Patch above Winnemucca Lake.
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Dave dropping a knee above Winnemucca Lake.
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Stev taking another run while Lobo, Rocky, and Dena watch.
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Stev taking a Method Man Patch selfie above Winnemucca Lake.
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It was great to get in another August ski day. It was also good to see that there is enough snow on patches in this area to last at least into September.
 
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Roundtop Lake Patches, August 20, 2018

Penny joined me for a recon ski mission. We would explore patchskiing options near Roundtop Lake.

Penny on the shores of Roundtop Lake with Sisters in the background.
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From there we headed out a little further to our first destination, the October Patch.

Penny in front of the October Patch.
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Stev skiing the October Patch.
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Caples Lake can be seen below in the distance.

After a couple of runs on the October Patch we headed back to the other side of Roundtop Lake to check out the Driveway Patch.

Stev and Penny on the Driveway Patch.
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Looking back across Roundtop Lake.
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The largest patch is the Driveway Patch.

Finding two different skiable patches made for a fun, successful recon ski mission.
 
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Roundtop, September 1, 2018

I was joined by Spence and Penny to start my 179th consecutive month skiing. We went to the Method Man Patch which was named by Spence along with the other Wu-Tang patches nine years ago.

Penny and Stev
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Stev continues down.
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Stev takes another run.
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Penny, Spence, and Stev
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I had great company with Spence and Penny. This made the day much more special.
 
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Round Top East Bowl, October 7, 2018

I was joined by George and Penny to start my 180th consecutive month skiing. We were curious about hidden snow patches in Round Top's East Bowl. With blind faith we ventured up.

Penny on a patch next to the pond.
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Stev calculates pond skimming capabilities.
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While I pondered the pond, George took a recon hike up a little higher and found a better patch.

We took two runs.

Penny wondering when I'm going to head up.
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Penny joins Stev.
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George
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Penny
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We enjoyed the adventure.
 

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Luv that area!
Here’s a shot from May of this year to show a little contrast...
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I figured there must be a pond in that crater.
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Thanks!
I'm looking forward to a long patchskiing post-season. The longer runs should be around a lot longer this summer.
I plan to start another thread.
 

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