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author=Kyle Miller link=topic=40684.msg161696#msg161696 date=1526637475]I can't stress the value of low angle skin tracks enough. I haven't used heel risers for a decade :)Dammit, Kyle! Read...
Love this. I need to start planning!
author=RossB link=topic=40684.msg161643#msg161643 date=1526484065]I don't know if you have ever gone downhill in ski mode, but if it isn't too steep, you might try it. Go up something gradua...
With more time you can ski down the backside (West) for a huge run, starting just north of the summit. You can also ski down the gully to the north of the winter ascent route, with a traverse skiers r...
Yeah, it definitely forced me to stick to an "old man" style up track. I've been leaning towards lower angle tracks recently based on reading Martin Volken and Kyle Miller. Not having w...
We were wondering what was going on over there!
author=Glacierbrains link=topic=29916.msg125437#msg125437 date=1386560582]Cool you guys got out there! How was base up high on castle?Glacierbrains: There was a decent amount of snow up on the saddle....
Great to meet you guys up there! And thanks for scraping the slush out of the coulior to the summit! Congrats on the final summit - especially in two days! Anyone know of a splitboard as light as thos...
thanks for paving the way, kyle.
conditions in the video look like fast, buttery, spring-like conditions under full sun :) looking forward to some touring tomorrow. thanks for the stoke.
Thanks, Michael and Alexander... reminds me that the American Alpine Club has rescue insurance, if remember correctly... never got around to signing up for membership. Too bad it doesn't come wit...
"Worm flows" :) and yes, we locals call firn snow, "corn" snow... like skiing on frozen corn kernels...nice work! wish i could have joined you.
author=bcjunkie link=topic=25169.msg106323#msg106323 date=1340258451]Thanks, Graham! Also! Here is 3 more pics that gotta be shown...1)Graham, Mr. kitted-out and ready for action, tearing up the crazy...
nice work. been eyeing that from crystal for years, too.
Determination! Inspiring. Thank you.
Thanks for the pics bcjunkie! and the good company to all in attendance!below are some more pics:
author=ps44 link=topic=25169.msg106304#msg106304 date=1340229242]Good effort. We watched the weather over the Rainier summit from Fryingpan Glacier and it had a big cloud most of the day. ...
author=Kismet link=topic=25066.msg106169#msg106169 date=1340037139]So, what is the proper ski etiquette when a chute like Ellinor is swarmed with ascending climbers? Does the ascending climber have t...
author=bcjunkie link=topic=25095.msg105971#msg105971 date=1339637198]Nice! Thanks for the TR! Looks like you hit it at a good time. Great shot of the turns off of Steamboat Prow!! Was hoping to see r...
oops. i swear beer and/or herbs had nothing to do with me putting all of that in quotes!
author=peggieh link=topic=25066.msg105899#msg105899 date=1339522437]You don't have to worry about hitting a tree or something like you would if you were drunk.[/quoteI have seen some immoderate h...
wow. i've navigated through that part of the glacier to avoid the point releases, too, but it wasn't anywhere near that tricky! maybe after two big snow years the glacier is moving more quic...
sweet! i think i know that bowl... i call it Corona bowl after a 24oz can of Corona burst in my backpack on the way up...thanks for the road report.
Thanks! Been wondering about that road.
Nice! Thanks for the TR.
yeah, the boots take some getting used to! i find a little pre-emptive Vitamin I(buprofen) helps. or Vitamin B(eer). I put a beefy skiing insole in my boots because my feet were pronating too much, wh...
author=Scottk link=topic=24878.msg105210#msg105210 date=1337973627]Huge effort in 3 days given the extra road miles. Hoping to press my kids bike trailer into service if I get to this trip this year t...
author=zwinters link=topic=24835.msg105112#msg105112 date=1337828804]Did you see any climbers up on Liberty Bell and the Early Winter Spires? I wonder if the rock is still pretty wet/snowy up there......
nice work! almost did the same trip! thanks for the TR.
Thanks for the TR. Was just thinking about Blue Lake today...