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WA Cascades West Slopes South (Mt Rainier)
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No visible cracks or sags at least as I saw things.
We dropped in about 130 or so. Wasn't really any better. Legs tired from the ascent and tele skis made for semi-survival skiing esp. the lower slop. Still a great day in the mountains with...
Hi I think I saw your bikes? Two bikes locked up at the upper end of the parking lot with one set of bike shoes. I was jealous. Biked up from the 'Claw. I never quite know how...
Looks very sweet
Fantastic! Way to get an isolated goal, no problems with drone when you're the only one around!
Ditto today Pacific Crest perfectly skiable looker's right down to where they park the grooming machine.
We were over @ Fryingpan glacier/Summerland. Clouds kept the heat at bay; a little rain on the way out @ 430 or so. Getting a little sketchy crossing the creek. Snow proper begins ~ 1/3 mile aft...
Sweet thanks. I take it you descended the west side of the creek drainage from Lake Annette. I have always wanted to try this. Aside from low snow are there any other major issues to know...
We went back there on the 20th, dropping to Lake Annette. Deepest/best cover conditions I've ever enjoyed for the main drop; Lake A 99% frozen. Descent was a tad firm that day despite...
June 11: Drive 99% of the way to Windy Pass. "ski" 85-90% of the way from car to N ridge step-over. Main N basin still acceptable, W slopes toast; we dropped the alternative drai...
I love the pictures of the ranger, vehicle and signage. Looks like everyone kept their sense of humor and enjoyment of the outdoors. 4+ the combination of bicycling, snow-lined roads and early access...
No pics this year. Couple from Jan 2016: https://www.flickr.com/photos/koelle/albums/72157663420950665This is the "High Country" that is best accessed during good weather, obviously.&n...
Fantastic! Beautiful snow and mellow, shaded terrain, great tidewater views!
Hit the nordic trail system 12/19 and then a couple lift runs on Silver Fir in the fading afternoon light. The nordic groomers have not yet linked up through Hidden Valley or Rockdale canyon so things...
My first time in back bowls on I guess NE to E side of upper Mazama ridge. Really great! I also did not feel invited to go above Panorama Point in the incipient white-out.
We dropped in Nisqually chutes about 230 PM. The upper ~1800 vf from Muir to the entry was kind of icy hard and satstrugi-ish with occasional nice turns where smooth. The chutes themselves were real...
Nutrition before drophttps://www.flickr.com/photos/koelle/13524036355/in/set-72157642828454544
Love the 3rd picture. PNW.
Very nice day! Thanks for Don and Fred for route finding in the fog on the lower glacier. That was a very long crack at 8000 feet. A few pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/koel...
Went down the 7th. I dropped in around 11:45 on lightweight gear: pleasant for the uphill, interesting for the down. It was so mushy it had to be skied in a specific way, but I found if I was wi...
I met the owner whilst up at a "worK" conference at Banff maybe 2 years ago. Very nice guy, I think his name is Larry. He seemed quite young but very experienced as a guide, busi...
Winds: at ~5400-6400 in the Tatoosh on the 4th, it was really really windy. Like whip your pack straps into your face so hard it stings, and almost blow you over. We were looking accross to the...
Great! Grew up skiing in northern NM. A great mix of cultures and terrains.
I am interested in your approach variation, after trekking in there last summer and losing the trail under snow shortly above "the bridge" (I assume you mean the second bridge up by the Fall...
Hyak pillows http://www.flickr.com/photos/koelle/
Fantastic! One of my favorites. How would you rate the Headlee ascent for danger factor for beginner hikers with a ski pole for example? The fall line is a little off and some friends are...
Adams approach road...conditions update?
Great report. Nice snow in the Tatoosh on the 20th, albeit skied out. Cne comedy movie at http://www.flickr.com/photos/koelle/