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Did you drop into any north-facing slopes? I'd be surprised if it was so crusty and bad on those aspects.
Love this trip report - definitely a hardy group here trying to sniff it out! Thanks for the stoke.
We found similar conditions Sunday, with more great weather. Such a cool area up there. Enjoyed your skintrack on the way up to the ridge, thanks Erik!
No worries about the car this time, we were the only tracks in/out of the parking lot. On our way in we did have to clear a 60' alder that had come down blocking the road. Someone had already cut it (??), so it was an easy lift and drag op to get the blood flowing in the predawn.
IMO, the real problem with touring the mountain loop is the lack of data. It's about 75 miles between Stevens pass and the elbow lake (s.side of mt baker) snotel site. ...
IMO, the real problem with touring the mountain loop is the lack of data. It's about 75 miles between Stevens pass and the elbow lake (s.side of mt baker) snotel site. ...
Can't get video to play--sounds like a good adventure...
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I have no idea why no one goes there (other than the cliffs and almost 4000' boot through the frozen forest right now).
That area is truly remote and beautiful. Not to mention it has a reputation for your car getting shot or stolen while you are gone. I was surprised that mine stuck around for a week when I went off to Glacier Peak.
Thanks for the report and observations--pray for snow!!!
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thanks for opening my eyes to a new line! (i had to check out your old TR to get the details).
what's that steep gully-strewn face shown in the still at 1:11? is that the ridge between red and black mt?
the down-shwacking video made me laugh. i was wishing i had a helmet cam to capture the magic when i was doing the same thing on sunday.
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nice!
I woulda much rather been doing that, than cleaning and unpacking...
I woulda much rather been doing that, than cleaning and unpacking...
thanks for opening my eyes to a new line! (i had to check out your old TR to get the details).
what's that steep gully-strewn face shown in the still at 1:11? is that the ridge between red and black mt?
the down-shwacking video made me laugh. i was wishing i had a helmet cam to capture the magic when i was doing the same thing on sunday.
what's that steep gully-strewn face shown in the still at 1:11? is that the ridge between red and black mt?
the down-shwacking video made me laugh. i was wishing i had a helmet cam to capture the magic when i was doing the same thing on sunday.
That looks sooooo fun! What an amazing place. Perfect clear and cold weather. Best in the north cascades! Nice pictures and great write up ;D
Woohoo! Looks very nice
Sorry I couldn't join you. This weekend maybe?
Sorry I couldn't join you. This weekend maybe?
Randy thanks for bringing this to our attention. i 'm anxious for tours up there especially on tuesdays and wed. and any day the park decides to not open .
Meant to include 'First time poster, long time lurker'. The lower powder was to die for, like being on a trampoline it was so soft and bouncy. Totally excited for the wet weather moving in!
thanks for helping, Drew,
and thanks for the conditions report.
Welcome to TAY.
and thanks for the conditions report.
Welcome to TAY.
great action shots!
makes me wish i'd been up there instead of working on friday morning...
makes me wish i'd been up there instead of working on friday morning...
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Cool you guys got out there! How was base up high on castle?
Glacierbrains: There was a decent amount of snow up on the saddle. None of the usual cornices, and definitely still early season, but not a problem. In the trees, the snow was great, but not enough of it to cover all the brush. Let's connect soon about me, Miles, and Andy heading up to Bham t...
Beautiful pictures - the Elkhorns are pretty sweet.
Met a couple who had camped out. They woke up to -10F in their vestibule
That is extreme!
Cool you guys got out there! How was base up high on castle?
nice report from further south than usual.
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nice pics but don't spread rumors. ;D
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Nice report. Did that much traveling leave any time to save a life?
Cold. But a bit warmer and more pleasant above the inversion. Minimal wind.
Nice pictures! What were temperatures like?
Damm...that looks like heaven. Maybe I'm going to have to spend some $ on gas? Send some of that cold smoke my way!
I was wishing for facial hair today, so cold. Hope you can ski tomorrow, Aaron.
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I wonder if they were training a new snow plow operator. I heard they shot an operator again this year.
I fixed it for you Andy.
Dude, what happened to the porn stache? I skipped today, got a little frost nip on the cheeks and nose yesterday.
I wonder if they were training a new snow plow operator. I heard they were short [lol Rusty] on operators again this year. And that the guy they hired after last winter couldn't/wouldn't operate the rotary plow.
Have to agree on the photos… Nice lighting. Looks like the snow was fun.
Potential Tatooshers take heed, the road from Stevens Canyon Jct to the E end of Reflection lake was plowed sometime in the past 2-3 days.
Can't see how plowing the reflection lake road would have helped the budget ???
But it sure would take away from winter recreation by XC skiers and snowshoers and backcountry skiers accessing the Tatoosh ??
nice photos pete! Looks like a good time
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Did you essentially follow the summer trail before you gained the southern ridge?
Yes. We were able to skin but at this point, especially after we down-hiked it, its probably easier to boot up.
Did you essentially follow the summer trail before you gained the southern ridge?
I'm not sure what you mean by TH? That's probably a stupid question.