Boott Spur Gully

An eye catcher from Hermit Lake, Boott Spur Gully evokes a “what’s that” look. Despite the popularity of the Boott Spur terrain, it’s pretty rare for this line to see tracks. Boott Spur Gully sports two distinct ice bulges. These can be covered in fat years, but often require a traverse around through the bushes when it’s thin. Start by bushwhacking for a short distance from the base of Hillman’s. Climb the gully and top out at a cool shoulder on Boott Spur. The perspective of the East side of Mount Washington is incredible here. Ski a low angle start to a rock band at the convexity, which can be avoided to skiers left. Excellent skiing down a wide panel leads to the first ice bulge. Negotiate this, then ski the second panel. A final ice bulge guards the lower third of the gully. Ski out to where you started.