December 30-31, 2003, Mt. Baker

12/30/03

WA Cascades West Slopes North (Mt Baker)

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Posted by BrentH on 12/31/03 6:25am

Roger, Don, Kevin and I overnighted at the Graham Hut (Northland camper in the Mt. Baker ski area parking lot). Four 1200-1400vf runs on Tuesday from Herman saddle and Herman arm. Only issue was visibility which slowly improved during the day. Several other parties out, but lots of room. Cold temperatures with deep, stable powder on S to E aspects up to 6000'. Wednesday snow showers and poor visibility put us into short (400-600vf) E aspect tree runs near Artist Point. As nice as it gets in Washington.

12/31/03 9:13pm

markharf

Hi Brent: Nice skiing, wasn't it? Sorry we missed you, although with your appetite for vertical you probably soundly thrashed the Swift Creek trees.

I'm wondering what you mean by "Herman Arm." The ridge which connects Mt. Herman to Mazama Dome? If so, was the surface snow getting crusty in Monday's sun?

Thanks.

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