![Oh Yeah!](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5213.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
It’s been a tradition for over 30 years now, where every April, a few hearty souls embark on an adventure deep in the Sawtooth. Huge loads are packed up to huts that include great food, cold beer, chainsaws and gas. Over 8 cords of wood are cut (4+ at each Bench and Fishhook huts). One by one, we drop the abundant beetle killed pine trees and haul in the logs on shoulders and in sleds while on skis. The piles of logs can be intimidating, but every year we get it all in, bucked up and stacked in preparation for the following season. When the cut is done, the focus turns to skiing. We build the huts, cut the wood and haul the loads because we are skiers, inspired by the magic of the mountains that we live and work in. The Sawtooth smiled upon us this year with perfect conditions for both the cut and the skiing. Some cool new lines were explored, like the “skilunking” adventure in the “Bat Cave”, as well as some true classics in perfect conditions. Enjoy the pics!
![Alisa schralping the powder ribs toward the 4th Lake](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4466.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Alisa schralping the powder ribs toward the 4th Lake
![crossing the 4th Bench Lake](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4479.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
crossing the 4th Bench Lake
![Heading toward the Bat Cave on Mt Heyburn](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4490.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Heading toward the Bat Cave on Mt Heyburn
![JP, psyched](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4496.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
JP, psyched
![Getting ready for some skilunking](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4498.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Getting ready for some skilunking
![JP climbing toward the light to see whats above](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4511.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
JP climbing toward the light to see whats above
![Niels finds the passage](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4522.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Niels finds the passage
![JP on the upper couloir, leading toward the Bat Cave](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4523.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
JP on the upper couloir, leading toward the Bat Cave
![Steep traverse above the cave](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4578.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Steep traverse above the cave
![Dropping into the cave with a little added security](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4586.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Dropping into the cave with a little added security
![JP exiting the cave onto the 1000' powder slope below](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4618.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
JP exiting the cave onto the 1000′ powder slope below
![Toby, ripping through the cave](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4631.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Toby, ripping through the cave
![take a deep breath and let 'em rip!](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4638.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
take a deep breath and let ’em rip!
![Alisa inspired to spread her bat wings](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4658.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Alisa inspired to spread her bat wings
![Burning slash after cutting and hauling 5 cords of wood, on skis.](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4730.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Burning slash after cutting and hauling 5 cords of wood, on skis.
![Dinner time at the Fishhook Hut, rustic comfort deep in the Sawtooth](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5355.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Dinner time at the Fishhook Hut, rustic comfort deep in the Sawtooth
![Bluebird. Fresh snow and splitter weather](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4734.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Bluebird. Fresh snow and splitter weather
![Approaching the top of Silver Saddle](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4743.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Approaching the top of Silver Saddle
![Toby with the final turns into the Monolith](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4851.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Toby with the final turns into the Monolith
![Toby, stoked after skiing perfect powder on Silver saddle bowl](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4747.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Toby, stoked after skiing perfect powder on Silver saddle bowl
![James, entering the Monolith Valley](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4765.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
James, entering the Monolith Valley
![Sawtooth Beauty: The Monolith stands proud above this hanging valley, where aesthetic ski lines abound](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4870.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Sawtooth Beauty: The Monolith stands proud above this hanging valley, where aesthetic ski lines abound
![making the ascent toward Braxon Peak](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4874.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
making the ascent toward Braxon Peak
![The Wily Coyote Col](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4880.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
The Wily Coyote Col
![The final steps toward Braxon Peak](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4887.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
The final steps toward Braxon Peak
![James](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4888.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
James
![The heart of the Sawtooth](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4898.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
The heart of the Sawtooth
![Making our way from Braxon Peak toward the Birdcage](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4906.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Making our way from Braxon Peak toward the Birdcage
![Aysha, dropping the sneak route into the Birdcage](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4915.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Aysha, dropping the sneak route into the Birdcage
![Bridcage looking pretty sweet.](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4916.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Bridcage looking pretty sweet.
![Joe drops in](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4926.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Joe drops in
![Neils, stoked](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_4954.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Neils, stoked
![Toby, stoked](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5000.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Toby, stoked
![Skiing the final slopes below the Monolith](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5156.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Skiing the final slopes below the Monolith
![Alisa mid powder carve](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5169.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Alisa mid powder carve
Oh Yeah!
![The team working back toward the Silver saddle and the Bench Hut](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5220.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
The team working back toward the Silver saddle and the Bench Hut
![and more powder brings us back to the 5th Bench Lake and closer to the Bench Hut](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5222.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
and more powder brings us back to the 5th Bench Lake and closer to the Bench Hut
![ahhh...](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5243.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
ahhh…
![quite nice](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5259.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
quite nice
![JP, having fun](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5283.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
JP, having fun
![Sweet, and its not over!](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5288.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Sweet, and its not over!
![Chris, slashing some more powder on the way back to the hut](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5322.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Chris, slashing some more powder on the way back to the hut
![Niels and the afternoon back light](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5336.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
Niels and the afternoon back light
![Why is Toby smiling so much?](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5340.jpg?resize=695%2C927&ssl=1)
Why is Toby smiling so much?
![What we were really doing up at the Sawtooth Huts](https://i0.wp.com/blog.svtrek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5345.jpg?resize=695%2C521&ssl=1)
What we were really doing up at the Sawtooth Huts