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11/21/13
WA Cascades West Slopes North (Mt Baker)
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Some of us are out there every day. We know what the weekend warriors are up to. Let's strive to ensure we all have the max fun for all. I'll be breaking trail tomorrow and...
Like many issues in the backcountry I've seen lately, it's about manners, and common decency. These goals are elusive in the age of Trump, but I suggest the following:- defer to those...
I was planning on trying trail 112 but the Forest Service Ranger said the road was still snowed in. I don't know if 112 gets you high enough to allow for a continuous ski. If it does, please le...
Nice trip report. Great photos and I especially like your link that shows your route. I'll have to start doing that in my reports.Just a friendly reminder:Please avoid the avalanche terrain sou...
author=aaron_wright link=topic=30926.msg129639#msg129639 date=1393515579]^^^This is what I've been trying to convey but I lack Cookie's smarts.I'd also like to chime in and say that Coo...
author=bfree32 link=topic=30937.msg129627#msg129627 date=1393482291]4 feet wide, 6 inches deep, running 2 feet downhill. That might be the smallest avalanche I've ever heard of! ;)You crack me u...
That first picture of yours is simply amazing! Captures what I'm always chasing after.Thanks.
Amazing work racers!
author=Pete_H link=topic=29712.msg124759#msg124759 date=1385313415]Thanks for the report and pic's. The slides in your photos sure look like wet slides from the rain event and resultant avy cycle...
Pictures:https://plus.google.com/photos/111955726492601080503/albums/5949669358032563873?authkey=CMC2-oGY86GahgEHopefully this will work. Let me know via PM if not and I'll try another way.
author=n16ht5 link=topic=29712.msg124743#msg124743 date=1385263272]thanks. would it be worth it to skin up or walk tomorrow?If you had a low profile pack and expert avy skills, a direct route to Casca...
author=shred link=topic=29712.msg124684#msg124684 date=1385161996]Ditto on Pete H's question. Also, did you encounter breakable crust on sun exposed slopes?Thanks for the BetaThe avy danger I saw...
author=n16ht5 link=topic=29712.msg124658#msg124658 date=1385144443]how far after the gate did you hit snow?I skinned from the car. Parked at the gate. However, snow was so thin that I kept my skins...
author=snoholic link=topic=28103.msg118172#msg118172 date=1364609183]3/26 Lennox, approached via Money creek and up climbers left of goat basin. Mostly fun skiable mashed potatoes. Easy travel throug...
author=John Morrow link=topic=27118.msg114265#msg114265 date=1358867362]Creative!!! I snowshoed that route many years ago when frozen and never got back with the skis. We dubbed it "the corkscr...
author=trees4me link=topic=26286.msg110914#msg110914 date=1354312043]Any more tidbits on snowpack? I'm wondering about the crust and how deep and supportable it is (boots vs skis).I didn't...
author=cumulus link=topic=26286.msg110901#msg110901 date=1354306612">cool. you made it to White Chuck. We were there a couple of months ago... sorta by accident--of the Plan C variety--but were noneth...
Going through the photos makes me want to head back today. Here's all the photos with description:https://picasaweb.google.com/111955726492601080503/WhiteChuck_20121129?authkey=Gv1sRgCO-__avr69j...
Hey guys, I've got a tiny condo at Alpental and would be happy to go out on a short backcountry trip with Zap. Your description of how time on skis helps with difficult situations really resonat...
Wow. I thought I did a lot of earning for my turns in low elevation, local terrain.You've taken low to a whole new level!Impressive determination. Thanks for the report. I've read of the...
Thanks for the report. This helps with my planning for the week.Cheers.
Thanks for the info! You've put Lennox back on my explore list. I can see it from my house so I tried to get on top back in December but ran out of time. Had to turn around at a...
What elevation did you park at?Looks like you turned around where I did this season. Thanks for the report.Cheers.
Did the snowmobiles stick to lower elevations? Were they near your ski route? With the mixed use, I'm wondering how much of a wilderness experience you had as you got higher up the mountain.Tha...
Great photos! Thanks for the report.
Fantastic picture!Thanks.
Remember the amazing video from the "2/6/12, Black Hole Couloir, Bandit Peak" trip report with great music, stills, jokes, effects, unbelievable terrain? My video is nothing like that:http:...
After looking at the video I shot, I should say that I think skiing in thick trees is fun. Others might find thick trees annoying. Just don't want anyone charging up there expecting wide open g...
Mark, thanks for the advice.Don (and you others out there), I'd be happy go back to Sauk on a stable day, just let me know. Weekdays work best for me but I can get away on a weekend sometimes. ...