![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. Â Over 8 cords of wood are cut (4+ at each Bench and Fishhook huts). Â One by one, we drop the abundant beetle killed pine trees and haul in the logs on shoulders and in sleds while on skis. Â 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. Â When the cut is done, the focus turns to skiing. Â 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. Â The Sawtooth smiled upon us this year with perfect conditions for both the cut and the skiing. Â Some cool new lines were explored, like the “skilunking” adventure in the “Bat Cave”, Â as well as some true classics in perfect conditions. Â 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