Grand Central Pass 5/13/07

(above)This is Kenny on his 2006 SkiDoo MXZ 550F. He is an artist on that machine! The picture above has him pointing at the pass, out of sight to the right. In the background is one of the many spectacular "bowls" that flank the passes. They generally have perfect powder snow, and this one was no exception.

(above)This is the entry to the pass itself. It is a bit tricky to find, but if you go north on the Grand Central 'till you get to the big boulders, then continue north rather than follow the river west, you will come into an area that opens up. At the north end is this notch. Can't see it here, but if you go up the notch, you will have to climb to about the 2,000 ft elevation to crest the pass. The approach (south side) is not very steep, and most drivers and machines should handle it okay. The drop on the north side is very steep, and takes a bit of guts to go down. Not everyone will be able to return that way!