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Nice job snagging a steep line in the Enchantments during this strange bony winter
It actually worked! I'm completely frozen on firefox. Can't post, log out or anything so I tried safari and it worked...
So a little extra data for the snow nerds.
There was a rain crust all the way till around 7000', then it disappeared and found varying pockets of windslab about 4-6" max, and blower pow to waist deep. Down in the valley in the meadows or mashes there was a ton of new surface hoar when we left, and we felt some sudden collapsing on a b...
So a little extra data for the snow nerds.
There was a rain crust all the way till around 7000', then it disappeared and found varying pockets of windslab about 4-6" max, and blower pow to waist deep. Down in the valley in the meadows or mashes there was a ton of new surface hoar when we left, and we felt some sudden collapsing on a b...
Scott, Leyland and I decided to head up mountaineers creek on 1-20-15. Leyland had to be back that night, while Scott and I were going to stay overnight and bag a few lines. I picked up Scott and his sled to avoid an extra 4 miles of approach (and exit) and we reached the trailhead around 7:30am. Leyland thought he would be back to his car by dark....Moutaineers creek had other plans....
We made good time up the summer trail until it came time to cross the creek. Then it b...
Awesome writeup as always Johnny. I cannot believe some of those amazing shots you got. Let me know when you start making prints ;-)
Fascinating look at history as always Lowell. Thanks for sharing. And I'm with Jonn-E, here's hoping we get some snow in time for the race.
That picture of Brandon walking the PCT in ski boots with no white in sight is the stuff of nightmares.
Maybe the Patrol Race will be best done with fatbikes.
Maybe the Patrol Race will be best done with fatbikes.
Kenji
Great to see you up there.
Weather notes:
http://cliffmass.blogspot.com/
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
http://graphical.weather.gov/#
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/lead01/off01_temp.gif
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/lead01/off01_prcp.gif
Great to see you up there.
Weather notes:
http://cliffmass.blogspot.com/
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
http://graphical.weather.gov/#
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/lead01/off01_temp.gif
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/lead01/off01_prcp.gif
I can count about 40 in one shot:
Where is Silas, must be one of tiny specs:
Spring is here! (was anyway)
Where is Silas, must be one of tiny specs:
Spring is here! (was anyway)
We made it up to Muir. It was pretty windy, although not much more so than at lower elevation. The snow was good below Muir, fairly smooth and carvable. The Nisqually chute was tracked but still in good condition. T-shirts in the parking lot, it was like June! The way things are going this winter i would call it a great day!
author=Jonn-E link=topic=33429.msg138630#msg138630 date=1421978485]
the lack of bureaucratic hurdles to access is quickly becoming my favorite things about Mt. Baker.
Not if you are approaching from Canada, then it is like driving to MRNP ;)
Amar,
the lack of bureaucratic hurdles to access is quickly becoming my favorite things about Mt. Baker.
JimD,
Did you approach via Easton? Also,
Your runnel photos > my runnel photos.
I'm unwilling to carry a DSLR, and feel like I have been taking better photos with my mirrorless Sony NEX-3N, but that totally scientific equation shows that my skills and equipment still have much room for improvement!
the lack of bureaucratic hurdles to access is quickly becoming my favorite things about Mt. Baker.
JimD,
Did you approach via Easton? Also,
Your runnel photos > my runnel photos.
I'm unwilling to carry a DSLR, and feel like I have been taking better photos with my mirrorless Sony NEX-3N, but that totally scientific equation shows that my skills and equipment still have much room for improvement!
Took a peek this afternoon to see if I could use the roller skis ;) Not quite yet but maybe in a few days!
Actually Aki looked a bit concerned.Well, yeah, you don't have to land your face in the snow at 20 mph to taste a sample. Aki says you need to practice more ;D
author=radka link=topic=33469.msg138623#msg138623 date=1421958209]
That's what I mean - get yer face in da snow! Here my master demonstrates proper technique:
Actually Aki looked a bit concerned. One needs to be careful going downhill on fish-scale skis in the tour-mode!
Great TR Aki. You can post a TR with good photos of your trail breakers. It took me 68yo to do what you accomplish in a couple of years. Good job.
The HH bowl looks almost normal, but I can feel the rocks lurking under your tracks.
Not a good year for powder at the Ridge :'(
Not a good year for powder at the Ridge :'(
That first photo looks much better than the goods in the neighborhood of The Rainshadow!
Thanks for the photos and reminder of Idaho's blue sky. I've been thinkin' of going back there this season.
author=dmarzilli link=topic=33440.msg138590#msg138590 date=1421779180]
Nice work! How was the stability when you were there?
Stability was good now it isn't so good. Lots of buried surface hoar and slabs.
Nice work! How was the stability when you were there?
Goodonya reaching the summit! We were pretty tuckered on Tuesday just getting to 8000 ft.
Common Kam Rock and turf only come into play with operator judgement error! Good light snow in a low elevation low snow area. First time all season it was skiable! I'll take you there if February if we get some more!
Thanks for the great report and pictures,truly a short sleeve commentary on the winter thus far.
Rocks and turf sounds like a firm base to me!
Cool TR. Great picture of Shuksan. Really makes me miss the PNW right now.
I'm sorry I couldn't make it to ski with you two. Kid duty keeps me close to the Ridge on weekends. Skiing here was good, but you probably had better.
Wow, those rain runnels add a lot to the images! So I guess they're good for something besides a good indicator of a solid snowpack :-)
Wow, surprising! By "below Blewett" do you mean Tronson Diamond head area?
Really great TR and truly enjoyed the photos. Thanks!!
Nice T-shirt! Thanks for the TR, the spring season might be a crying game.
Nice work, great photos, long day, looks like a good substitute for Rainier-in-a-day. No LE rangers near Baker this time of year to foil your plans, eh?
Thanks for the detailed list of route and approach conditions, always nice to see that info in a TR.
Thanks for the detailed list of route and approach conditions, always nice to see that info in a TR.
author=Jonn-E link=topic=33429.msg138521#msg138521 date=1421517090]
2. Scott Paul trail has bare patches and open creeks. Old road alternative is full snow coverage but schwacky. Other fol...
I'm with sno, thanks for the reports, even if I can't go, it keeps me thinking about going. Thanks
Thanks for the updates. Keep em coming. Very helpful.
It was nice to meet you all yesterday and big thanks to Amar for letting me tag along!
Here are a few pictures:
Here are a few pictures:
Your photos are seriously useful info for a trip I'm planning. Thank you so much.
author=BrianT link=topic=33344.msg138226#msg138226 date=1420583288]
The cruise down was fairly rough for me due to an accident 4 months ago that has left me without all of my flex in my ankle. I did make it down w/o to many issues, and had a fun ski regardless of my 33 year old body falling apart.
Month 35 tagged in the bag.
Way to set your brain to it! At 33 you can have decades more of bouncing back. Keep playing the rehab/fit...
Thanks for posting your report. I enjoyed the photos.
author=Alex L link=topic=33388.msg138403#msg138403 date=1421046665]
On a related note, does anyone have a gpx track for a good way to access the Squak? We just followed the Scott Paul Trail, is there a more direct route?
There is a Google Earth screenshot of our tracks from June 2013 at the end of this album:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/runningclouds/sets/72157634089255303/
If you want the actual GPS track let m...
So that was at Quartz Creek (your slab pics)? ... We were up there for 6 days and just got back... The inversion worked well for us - rode a lot of trees and pillow lines...
I rode Quartz 11 months ago via a rented sled... We never made it over that way because of reports that it wasn't as good as the Revy side. I'm a big fan of Kicking Horse and this was the only time out of 5 trips that I didn't ride on the Golden side
Yesterday was one of the best runs I&...
I rode Quartz 11 months ago via a rented sled... We never made it over that way because of reports that it wasn't as good as the Revy side. I'm a big fan of Kicking Horse and this was the only time out of 5 trips that I didn't ride on the Golden side
Yesterday was one of the best runs I&...
Guessing that is all from the last rain event?
Thanks for posting those, Andy. A reminder that NWAC has a resource to submit avalanche obs and photos via their website: http://www.nwac.us/observations/submit/ A new mobile app is in the process of launching and it will have the ability to submit observations as well...a much improved interface developed in conjunction with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and Black Diamond. All snowpack and avalanche obs are appreciated!
thanks Andy,thats what I thought .
Not at all. In fact, we think the new might form crust tonight.