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Hi!
I'm thinking about heading out that direction in a couple of weeks. Do you think it would be safe to skin across the lake right now?
Thanks!!
I'm thinking about heading out that direction in a couple of weeks. Do you think it would be safe to skin across the lake right now?
Thanks!!
Thanks for breaking the trail.
More photos of the beautiful day.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/103727466702143735136/albums/6121135098030584657
More photos of the beautiful day.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/103727466702143735136/albums/6121135098030584657
I skinned up to Edelweiss bowl around 1pm yesterday. Found a few knee deep turns on the north facing wall, reminding me I was skiing in shorts. Made a few laps on the upper font side, then picked my way down the rock garden to about half way down Sessel. I gave up and walked from there. Above 4000' coverage was good, below not so much. One core shot for the day.
I agree with Rusty Knees. I just went to show the footage to my wife and it was gone. I don't see any issue. Thicken your skin up a bit and stick around. It was a wonderful vantage point. Work well done.
Dang, I missed seeing the footage. I agree with norseman, Luke, the back and forth banter here is not worth worrying about. If I say pretty please, could you re post the link to the footage?
Cheers,
Don
Cheers,
Don
snowpack doesn't look a whole lot different than two months ago -
tho it sounds like access has improved...
(not my car)
tho it sounds like access has improved...
(not my car)
we definitely need more snow! but I don't think this thread is any more sideways than a UAV in heavy wind...
I wouldn't take any of the comments too personally Luke. You're in the vanguard; first drone footage TR on TAY ever! Fallout is to be expected...
Given that it's new technology able to access space previously immaculate it will (and I think it's healthy) create some push back. Good for you for sticking within the boundaries. My cautionary not...
I wouldn't take any of the comments too personally Luke. You're in the vanguard; first drone footage TR on TAY ever! Fallout is to be expected...
Given that it's new technology able to access space previously immaculate it will (and I think it's healthy) create some push back. Good for you for sticking within the boundaries. My cautionary not...
We obviously need some snow since this TR has gone this sideways.
Guys...he was flying it over the EASTON. As somebody pointed out, they allow snowmachines there. Those are a million times more annoying than a hobbiest UAV.
Wildnerness areas...that's different, feel free to skeet shoot at UAVs.
Though I'd recommend if you want to worry about UAVs, direct your attention towards preventing abuse of them by law enforcement, which is a far bigger issue than this.
Wildnerness areas...that's different, feel free to skeet shoot at UAVs.
Though I'd recommend if you want to worry about UAVs, direct your attention towards preventing abuse of them by law enforcement, which is a far bigger issue than this.
Aw man, nobody meant to chase you off.
Of course there were differing opinions expressed here, but that's exactly the point of internet forums. I certainly learned a few facts from the discussion and I'm grateful that you started the thread, especially by sharing something you were proud of.
-S
Of course there were differing opinions expressed here, but that's exactly the point of internet forums. I certainly learned a few facts from the discussion and I'm grateful that you started the thread, especially by sharing something you were proud of.
-S
Thanks for the report, the views looked great, nice pictures. It is always nice to have dreamy snow, but not better than not going!
author=runningclouds link=topic=33766.msg139596#msg139596 date=1424999257]
Just curious, did you see other parties skiing the Spearhead?
Between Mount Pattison and Fissile, we only saw two other people -- a pair of Canadians we ended up more or less teaming up with.
Cumulus you can charter a heli out of Darrington for a 3rd the cost of a real (non-toy) UAV and run circles around Baker if you want (while burning a bunch of fuel), but I understand your latter concern.
Sorry guys this is my first post here, not trying to be controversial, was actually hoping to be welcomed vs. someone threatening to use a gun. I figured non-NPS, snowmobile stomping grounds might not be the most controversial place to get some unique perspectives mountain lovers mig...
Sorry guys this is my first post here, not trying to be controversial, was actually hoping to be welcomed vs. someone threatening to use a gun. I figured non-NPS, snowmobile stomping grounds might not be the most controversial place to get some unique perspectives mountain lovers mig...
nice footage! thanks for posting.
were you piloting manually or setting waypoints?
were you piloting manually or setting waypoints?
Cool video..looks like there's some low hanging fruit down to the deming :/ Suprised nobody has brought up snowmobiles in this area as a comparison.
no wind?! it sure was howling through cascade pass on sunday.
there are a few cool chutes around hidden lake.... i've looked at that skinny one and wondered myself.
nice pictures!
there are a few cool chutes around hidden lake.... i've looked at that skinny one and wondered myself.
nice pictures!
author=JimD link=topic=33750.msg139548#msg139548 date=1424891514]
Thanks for the TR. I love the shots in the wind with the flying bullets of ice - that takes photo dedication to grab. Hope your lens wasn't hurt!
That was Jason's dedication... I was amazed when I saw his photos that he was taking pictures while I was cowering in the wind!!!
Super nice work. Looking forward to that tour myself soon! Great pics and video and narrative.
Super good story about the pad. Nice to hear you had your emergency back up foam!
Great pics. The views this season have made it all worth it eh?
Thanks for the post
Great pics. The views this season have made it all worth it eh?
Thanks for the post
Thanks Charlie, Zap and avajane.
I am always surprised at not seeing anybody on the Sphinx Glacier. I am sure others venture there, but compared to Spearhead or Garibaldi Neve the great cirque of Castle Towers, Carr, Sphinx, Deception and Guard is deserted.
I am always surprised at not seeing anybody on the Sphinx Glacier. I am sure others venture there, but compared to Spearhead or Garibaldi Neve the great cirque of Castle Towers, Carr, Sphinx, Deception and Guard is deserted.
author=Bryan_B link=topic=33766.msg139557#msg139557 date=1424912659]
Generally, conditions made for good travelling and poor skiing.
Interesting, we found it exactly the other way around Garibaldi Lake. Perhaps you had a less sidehilling to deal with. For skiing down we had great dust on crust condition.
Just curious, did you see other parties skiing the Spearhead?
I have observed few drone operators around the city, and it seems to me there is quite a penalty to pay in terms of effort and time.
Personally when I compare the time and effort to take photos with a small camera (which I do on my trips) with carrying and flying a drone to document a trip it does not seem to make sense. I hope I am right and we don't see an explosion of drone use. The footage they take can be interesting but the noise issue is always problematic.
Personally when I compare the time and effort to take photos with a small camera (which I do on my trips) with carrying and flying a drone to document a trip it does not seem to make sense. I hope I am right and we don't see an explosion of drone use. The footage they take can be interesting but the noise issue is always problematic.
There is something wrong with the first picture ;)
author=lukehumphrey link=topic=33747.msg139581#msg139581 date=1424937844]
Food for thought - I'm glad his photos of some of my favorite peaks exist from a beautiful perspective.
Comparing drones to small aircraft (Scurlock) is a bit of a stretch to say the least.
Off the top of my head:
- Did you go to flight school? Were you required to have a license to fly your drone?
- Cost: huge differenc...
Sounds like more fun than the lift skiing. I think I enjoyed my "sleep" in my warm blankets a bit more than you, however. When you have to use a climbing rope to keep warm... you've usually made some sort of dumb mistake. Nice pictures. Surprised you didn't need ski crampons. Monday it warmed and softened real nice in the afternoon - but was then back to the hard again. You moved fast!
Way to get out there and work hard for your adventure. Beautiful pictures of a spectacular area.
I enjoyed your photos, maps and TR. It has been awhile since a group of us made a few trips in the area. Your TR brings back good memories
Food for thought - I'm glad his photos of some of my favorite peaks exist from a beautiful perspective.
http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1052652
http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1052652
Right on Bryan! Nice pics. Too bad about your pad but I'm glad it all worked out.
Randy,
I drew my conclusions from a couple of news articles that I casually browsed earlier today (one of which is referenced above).
Upon further investigation, you are right, and I was mistaken about the following point: the Mt Baker National Recreation Area is one of the 24 NRA's that are administered by the Forest Service. The remaining 27 are administered by the National Park Service, and appear to be subject to the laws lined out in Title 36. Apologies for the...
I drew my conclusions from a couple of news articles that I casually browsed earlier today (one of which is referenced above).
Upon further investigation, you are right, and I was mistaken about the following point: the Mt Baker National Recreation Area is one of the 24 NRA's that are administered by the Forest Service. The remaining 27 are administered by the National Park Service, and appear to be subject to the laws lined out in Title 36. Apologies for the...
Trust your Colorado climometer and instincts!
The NPS announcement http://home.nps.gov/news/release.htm?id=1601
Mentions only PARKS -- not national recreation areas -- Norseman -- where are you getting the information about the ban applying to National Recreation Areas?
AFAICT the non-wilderness areas around Schiebers Meadows are administered by the Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest -- part of the Department Of Argiculture -- the NPS is part of the Department of Interior -- so how would a NPS/USDI regulation apply t...
Mentions only PARKS -- not national recreation areas -- Norseman -- where are you getting the information about the ban applying to National Recreation Areas?
AFAICT the non-wilderness areas around Schiebers Meadows are administered by the Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest -- part of the Department Of Argiculture -- the NPS is part of the Department of Interior -- so how would a NPS/USDI regulation apply t...
Great post and discussion, will link to my FB page and my series Come Back for Another Day.
That hard slab would have hurt to be in, running it was your best option especially since so wide open. Glad you are ok.
That hard slab would have hurt to be in, running it was your best option especially since so wide open. Glad you are ok.
Great photos! Sampling Garibaldi without a car shuttle seems wise.
author=Scole link=topic=33747.msg139562#msg139562 date=1424919712">
As to where you can/can't fly, this link might be the easiest to visualize these rules. A big problem for me is that they do NOT show federal wilderness as prohibited. I've submitted it (as have others) as feedback but it has yet to be incorporated.
Drones are prohibited in w...
No- not really. The closest thing might be the Hexo which was a Kickstarter project.
As to where you can/can't fly, this link might be the easiest to visualize these rules. A big problem for me is that they do NOT show federal wilderness as prohibited. I've submitted it (as have others) as feedback but it has yet to be...
As to where you can/can't fly, this link might be the easiest to visualize these rules. A big problem for me is that they do NOT show federal wilderness as prohibited. I've submitted it (as have others) as feedback but it has yet to be...
author=Norseman link=topic=33747.msg139488#msg139488 date=1424787784">
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Heads up: Drones Banned in NPS System
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FWIW: Much of the Easton glacier lies outside the wilderness boundary -- it has been popular with snow-machine riders for decades -- which is probably why there is a wedge of the Easton outside the Mt Ba...
Ok, that was cool... I see a drone in my immediate future! Need to research, but can one follow you automatically/do they have a tether function? As in set at "follow me from 100 feet back, 200 feet high, and don't fly into anything?"
Thanks, Tony
Thanks, Tony
A $15 single ride ticket will whisk you from 8755' to 10400" at 9am. From near the top of Clayton Peak we snooped around for a nice line for this senior eventually settling on an east facing one with perfect corn for about 700". From there we gasped our way up north facing boot top powder for a couple 400-600" runs the sled heads had not high marked. For dessert we each demoed the Kitten Factory Toors Light skis that have been kindly loaned to us.
I did not see your video nor do I have any firsthand experience seeing or using drones. But I applaud the NPS for banning their use by hobbyist. I wonder how this ban on hobbyist will affect the Park Service's own use of drones for research, etc.
Your post reminded me of the umpteeen aircraft I have seen and unfortunately heard over the last couple of days while seeking turns in the Olympic National Park. It is not uncommon to count 20 or more air craft flying overhead within a s...
Your post reminded me of the umpteeen aircraft I have seen and unfortunately heard over the last couple of days while seeking turns in the Olympic National Park. It is not uncommon to count 20 or more air craft flying overhead within a s...
Great footage - since most of it isn't in Wilderness I don't see a problem. Too bad you didn't have better conditions up high - I'd like to see some good drone video up there.
Thanks for the TR. I love the shots in the wind with the flying bullets of ice - that takes photo dedication to grab. Hope your lens wasn't hurt!
Great place indeed! I think I see an Eric M hiding behind the goggles and hoodie in the first photo 8)
LOVE THIS, Mike!!! You guys are an inspiration for all outdoor families! :)
I'm with Rolfs. That photo of Tom skiing above Lake Chelan is outstanding.
author=jwplotz link=topic=33751.msg139537#msg139537 date=1424875034]
Tom Janisch using a sled for the approach?! I'm stunned! This truly is an exceptionally odd winter.
And he was as nervous as he would be skiing the Triple Couleir in solid ice!
Tom Janisch using a sled for the approach?! I'm stunned! This truly is an exceptionally odd winter.
wow - love this photo.
Looks like a great place to be. Thanks for the write up. Would have liked to see an action shot or two of driving off the road!