Normally climbed as a WI3 ice route, PF Flyer sees almost no ski traffic. In fact, our descent in 2025 is the only recorded descent as far as I’ve been able to find. However, despite its obscurity, this line makes a worthwhile ski objective for the intrepid Presidential Range adventurer. In most years, the bottom is sealed off by a large ice bulge. This burns out quickly in the spring, and can be an open waterfall, even when Pinnacle Gully is still fat and plastic. While we managed a ropless descent under rare circumstances, aspiring parties should plan for a significant rappel here. Skin the King Ravine trail to where it wraps around a large boulder to the left side, revealing an incredible view of the line. From here, remove skis and bushwhack to the boulder field. Take the path of least resistance through the large stones, this is challenging but not as bad as it looks on paper. Bushwhack through shrubbery to the base of the line. From here begin boot packing up. At the bottom you’ll encounter a choke point, for us this was a mere commitment turn, but in most years it’s a pitch of WI3. Negotiate this to reach the inside of a deep couloir. About half way up it splits into two, the left is sealed off by a large ice slab, the right is clean and features a narrow dog leg. Ascend to skiers right, passing another ice bulge that squeezes the line to a choke point. Top out the line and put skis on in a comfortable spot. The initial gully begins low angle, before quickly steepening to around 40 degrees, with a wicked double fall line in a narrow chute. Ski carefully above the ice section, being mindful that ice could be shallowly buried under the snow. Make a hair raising commitment turn, (in lean years this could also require a downclimb or small rappel). From here, the chute dog legs to the right. More tight turns bring you back into the large couloir. Here it becomes more challenging to find safe zones. Ski the excellent ballroom to the exit crux. For us this was another short straight line, but in years when this requires a rappel, there are trees that could be reached on either side of the line. Most are small and I didn’t personally inspect them, but I’m sure you could find one that’s adequate, or equalize multiple. Exit the line into a wide fan, and ski out to the bushes, reversing your approach to the King Ravine Trail. While this line is a lot of fun, be aware that it is quite serious. Both as a challenging ski, and as a massive terrain trap. Even a small avalanche could have serious consequences. Treat this complex and temperamental line with the respect it demands, as it would not spit you out kindly.