Thielsen from the Highway Thielsen across Diamond Lake Thielsen through the Trees Climbing towards the SW Face Bailey across Diamond Lake View of Crater Lake Thielsen Summit Ridge Thielsen Summit Spire Starting the Descent Snowboarding Down the Face Skiing Below Lava Spires Skiing a Steep Chute Southwest Face of Thielsen Descending through the Trees Map of Thielsen Ski Route

Since we didn't anticipate the climb would take all day, we decided to drive around the north end of Diamond Lake and take some more photos. This view looks back east at Thielsen from the western shore of the lake. The north face of the summit spire is clearly overhanging, while the southwest face (seen edge-on at right) is about 35-40 degrees and perfect for skiing.