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author=Skier of the Hood link=topic=35571.msg145908#msg145908 date=1454469567]You just described yourself as a lurker...no, I participate at times, like now. You cut/pasted my reply out of context of...
I think most all of us will agree that one of the main reasons to get into backcountry skiing is to get away from the crowds, that in itself is an expectation of some level of solitude. Otherwise, the...
author=dfhkvs link=topic=35571.msg145868#msg145868 date=1454432645]Cut out 'skiing' and insert 'rock climbing' and this entire discussion (guidebooks, posting beta, etc.) happened...
I think most people don’t want to ski down out of the runout zone to skin back up, but then if you do your still exposed to skiers coming down in the trees. There really isn’t a good way back to the t...
yeah, it’s just my observations as a weekend warrior... Im not fortunate enough to get out midweek. I can’t say the crowding is because of trip reports or simply an increase in popularity of the sport...
author=butteredstuffs link=topic=35571.msg145816#msg145816 date=1454360152]How do you think I found out about it?interesting, I missed that entry your correct.
author=butteredstuffs link=topic=35571.msg145809#msg145809 date=1454353982]All of these zones can be easily found in a well-known, well-read guidebook available for $20. What secrets are you keeping...
author=Skier of the Hood link=topic=35571.msg145705#msg145705 date=1454045170]Personally I would love to see more reports from the backcountry of Mt. Hood as I frequent the area. "Locals" fe...
2/22/14 NE aspect ~5600 elev and below skied well being protected from the sun exposure. On the tour in exposed aspects had a light breakable crust, hard and windblown but the same was heavy muk on th...
author=cascadekid link=topic=30805.msg129028#msg129028 date=1392881173]I repeat: please submit observations to NWAC. It's easy and its more useful than doing it here. And to be clear: it doesn�...
I dont have a paper record, but will add mine for Sunday 2/16, Mt Hood. Elev 5600, NE aspect,~30deg ECTX, about 9" of overnight powder on lee aspect on a supportable rain crust. noted another rai...
author=pinnatifid link=topic=28515.msg120069#msg120069 date=1368646916]The funds MSHI collects from the climbing permit program are used to support our volunteer programs, especially the Mountain Stew...
Same conditions on Hood, winds beat us down all day and made every attempt at grabbing gear requiring a split in the group for a 2 hour ski retrieval (successful, UL touring skis not ideal in high win...
author=Edgesport link=topic=27652.msg116197#msg116197 date=1361759802]Deep consolidated powder. Get some.Found same conditions on Sunday, Nice powder in the morning, heavier but skiable in the aftern...
Good to see enough coverage on the lower elevation objectives, if the temps keep low enough it opens up more options. Thanks for sharing.
author=Koda link=topic=24834.msg104952#msg104952 date=1337536945]Great meeting up with you, sorry we disrupted your scrabble game the night before in the snowpark lodge :) edit... I think it was your...
author=DG link=topic=24834.msg104948#msg104948 date=1337533767]On the ridge, RonG and Wayne caught up to us (good to meet you guys, and thanks for the boot track Ron!), and they continued with boot cr...
author=Split007 link=topic=24356.msg102980#msg102980 date=1333470136]Once again, if MHM is not doing control work, then BC travelers have every right to continue up Clark Canyon. its was my understand...
author=OldHouseMan link=topic=24356.msg102935#msg102935 date=1333397574">I wander what the Meadows policy is on skiing into the closed area from above?I have heard rumors that they will have you arres...
A lot of good northerly aspects there, I was wondering when a good TR from Browder ridge would show up for this area. Looks like great opportunity there in the right conditions.
excellent post and photos Stoudema. The rim is an excellent touring destination and those yurts are nice. I toured there my first time last winter in about the same conditions you report, there is jus...
I am thankful everyone made it out unharmed. Thank you for posting this detailed report, it highlights many valuable details like group exposure. I also agree about being in familiar terrain and this...
author=pabloson link=topic=23801.msg100788#msg100788 date=1329852585]Ambitious! Way to go.I was thinking about doing this, but heading up Gumjuwac Trail (my map calls it Lookout Mnt trail) and then d...
Excellent summary Ron, I'll have to add that while I've scoured the map for a direct route to Lookout from the hwy I'll pass on anything other than the Gumjuwac trail until we get a win...
we really need winter to return, this seems to be a trend each year. Thankful to see what coverage we have up there... I haven't toured into Newton yet this season, and curious what coverage is l...
I've skied Bennett Pass a few times, there and like most places on Hood I've learned to avoid anything below 4K... especially west of the crest. If I read your post correct it sounds similar...
How thick is the vegetation below 4000' in this region, is it skiable? This area is typically off my radar due to access, but if logging allows there are a few places of interest along with your...
author=Edgesport link=topic=22491.msg96140#msg96140 date=1322457045]So your 09 trip you booted the face, and 2011 you skinned up from the east? forgot to answer that, but yesthat photo of that ridge...
author=Edgesport link=topic=22491.msg96140#msg96140 date=1322457045]I have looked at maps and wondered if one could go from Tilly Jane, up to the Spur, over and down to Lamberson, into Newton and exit...
here is another TR of mine to ski the main chute in Gnarl Ridge it looks like I could have named it more appropriately since Gnarl ridge or Lamberson Butte actually was more the objective...Feb 20, 20...