Here's another gem from spring '08. Our first voyage into the high peaks of the Tetons for a strictly skiing objective was aimed at the classic Ellingwood couloir. We were initially discouraged by a 6 foot runnel in the lower couloir, but found good smooth firm snow higher up. The snow climbing was broken up by well placed rock ledges allowing opportunity for photos and time to take in the steepness. This route was first ascended in fall 1923 and is generally considered to be an easy 5th class rock climb at that time of year. Rapid warming in the sun scared us into starting our decent about 30 meters below the Dike Pinnacle col. Good, good steep skiing took us back to our tent where we brewed up and turned our attention to the shady south side of the canyon. We summited the South Teton and skied from the highest snow in the Northwest couloir all the way back to camp, a nice long run. After packing up we linked turns down to the meadows where we were greeted by green grass and running water.