Feb 18, 2010, Granite corn
2/18/10
WA Snoqualmie Pass
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Yes, corn season has arrived months early. We climbed most of the way up Granite and found nice soft corn on the descent. We hiked the trail up about 2,000' to the main avy gully then boot packed up a pretty good stairstep track. By noon the snow was nicely softened for the ski down. I imagine the snow softened further maybe to mush later. A lot of rocks are poking through the snow and we broke through to vegetation frequently. The wind was fierce and the views were great. A long walk for a short ski, but the corn was great. The next few days should be good, but I'll bet the snow won't last long.
My estimate is nice dry tennis shoe hike up to about 3600' and then we followed the boot pack up to the SW rib around 4600-4800' where the wind speed drained my enthusiasm and caused me concern about a ski blowing away. Probably < 35mph, but no fun for a geezer.
A fun morning out, and a quick drive back to town to enjoy the balmy afternoon.
A fun morning out, and a quick drive back to town to enjoy the balmy afternoon.
Silas,
were you the guy who showed me his 5 lb skis? (about 12?). I was the solo guy with the red climbing boots. The wind was nasty on the ridge, but I crossed over and there was much less wind on the west side. There was even less wind on the top!
were you the guy who showed me his 5 lb skis? (about 12?). I was the solo guy with the red climbing boots. The wind was nasty on the ridge, but I crossed over and there was much less wind on the west side. There was even less wind on the top!
That sounds like Silas -- his gear always makes me feel fat.
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