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sounds like a fun mission whether you skied or not! nice work.
Mtbakerguides’ and Freebird’s reports (both excellent) probably had something to do with the at least 6 different groups skiing Ruth last Sunday (many making the long drive from Seattle). I don’t know if that qualifies as the “TAY horde phenomenon” I’ve read about in other trip reports but since so many folks seem to be heading up there this fall I thought I should post two aerial photos passed on to me of the large new crevasse near the summit.
On Sunday, most groups were stopping at...
On Sunday, most groups were stopping at...
I like that you guys went for it even though the coverage was low. You got a great night out of it, and some turns the next day. I saw similar coverage on Overcoat and I just ran out of stoke. Your report makes me question turning around. - a little.
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Another option for Overcoat is to go up the PCT from Pete Lake, then follow the N fork of Lemah Creek up the valley and cross a col to the northeast of Chimney Rock. I did that late Spring a few years ago and it worked pretty well. Probably not so much in the fall, however, due to wandering below avalanche paths that would be unsavory if the brush weren't covered.
Another option for Overcoat is to go up the PCT from Pete Lake, then follow the N fork of Lemah Creek up the valley and cross a col to the northeast of Chimney Rock. I did that late Spring a few years ago and it worked pretty well. Probably not so much in the fall, however, due to wandering below avalanche paths that would be unsavory if the brush weren't covered.
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I was up there this weekend. The Table snowfield is smalllllllllllllll....but we got in a few turns. Easy bootpack laps.
No idea on going out on Ptarmigan. Lots of walking and little skinning from what I could see.
Thanks for the beta - this is really helpful for planning!
I was up there this weekend. The Table snowfield is smalllllllllllllll....but we got in a few turns. Easy bootpack laps.
No idea on going out on Ptarmigan. Lots of walking and little skinning from what I could see.
No idea on going out on Ptarmigan. Lots of walking and little skinning from what I could see.
Nice pictures! Great sunset. Always wanted to spend a thunder storm on a lookout, I have heard so many great stories.
Last picture in the Flickr set with the fall color foreground and snow beyond particularly nice.
Any mouse problems w the lookout? Have always wondered whether the mice make extra efforts to get in to the lookouts when the weather outside is so cold.
Any mouse problems w the lookout? Have always wondered whether the mice make extra efforts to get in to the lookouts when the weather outside is so cold.
... and I was just thinking it would be awesome to have you as a next door neighbor so we could plan, plot, and scheme every day after work for crazy adventures like this one. ;D
Nice Beta. And I'd have to say any day in the fall with early snows is a good day in the mountains. Wish I could have been there rather than in Vegas.
Very cool area. I enjoyed the pics on flickr. Thanks for posting!
Well at least the B/C skiing firm of Tack and Rolfs is always an inspiration.
Anyone happen to have any recent eyes on how much snow is in the Artist Point/Table Mountain/Lake Ann/Ptarmigan Ridge environs? Less concerned about the quality of the snow for actual turns as for where the coverage is to facilitate a longer tour. Thanks for any info you might have!
Don't be bummed, it was not pow, but you would have loved it. Keep working on those sore finger tips till you need to put your gloves on! We were just chasing a wacky snow fetish.
Good effort Mike! Sorry I couldn't join you.
Nice try,glad you got the scouting out of the way! It will be easy the next time.
Despite the results, this is yet another inspirational TR from MR :) Thanks for posting, Mike.
Dammit it Mike and Jamie! You're harshing on my Fall rock climbing mellow. I never understood why everyone has to post videos and photos of pow shots in October. It's very distracting...
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On the larger rock/ rime, - I took a similar photo on Mammoth mtn (where we typically get good wind pack.
That's funny. My buddy Scott, who was touring with us lived in Mammoth, and I had as pass there for over 10 years. We were both commenting how it reminded us of the top of Mammoth
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add my name to the TAY-celebrators, for 16 years!
Greg-nice job staying true
through month one ninety-two
at Stevens? Who knew?
so kudos to you 8)
This was a fine October tour and quite accessible. There were several firm layers in the snowpack from the recent storm.
One dump above 4500' or so could give fresh on top of a pretty firm base.
The ever-modest Don Heath got 84 months of TAY yesterday and never even mentioned it until I asked in the car on the way home---Congrats!
We hiked the Divide known as Skyline;
Six TAYers left tracks next to my line.
Now I'm sitting at home
Typing ou...
One dump above 4500' or so could give fresh on top of a pretty firm base.
The ever-modest Don Heath got 84 months of TAY yesterday and never even mentioned it until I asked in the car on the way home---Congrats!
We hiked the Divide known as Skyline;
Six TAYers left tracks next to my line.
Now I'm sitting at home
Typing ou...
Filbo; Doesn't a little White Zombie just want to make you get off the couch, hike 4 miles to snow, and shred some early Oct. Pow? :D ( I'll take credit for the obnoxious music. Per my request. Now " Back in my Cell")!!
Nice vid, Bird!
Everybody go get it, before this warm weather melts it off.
Nice vid, Bird!
Everybody go get it, before this warm weather melts it off.
Congrats on 6 TAY's. Snow, good company and food - what a way to celebrate it!
A stoke of a video for powtober, but I think the music was too much for the actual skiing involved as it was too fuzz toned and lent a manic tone to the artistic endeavor as a whole. I would prefer a bit of baroque chamber music with uplifting strings in a melody, but then I am an old guy not a young ripper. Thanks for sharing that on this Sunday morning, great trip report and now back to football and the Seahawks.
Nice outing guys (and gals)!! Haven't quite hit snow myself yet, looking toward the next dump.
They need to stop messing with my Saturday plans and re-open RNP, dang nabbit!
Cool Mike!
I hiked up to Heather Pass with my kids last week and found about 18 inches of snow. Your TR reminds of our short tour last season! Hopefully I'll make it out that way again.
I hiked up to Heather Pass with my kids last week and found about 18 inches of snow. Your TR reminds of our short tour last season! Hopefully I'll make it out that way again.
On the larger rock/ rime, - I took a similar photo on Mammoth mtn (where we typically get good wind pack.
Wow. Coupla gamers. Way to roll the dice and go for it. Jealous slacker giving props.
nice trip - great pictures - thanks for sharing
Amazing what 80-100 inches will do. We are pretty fortunate around here. I spent a number of years all across Colorado, and 150 cm base is considered a deep, late season snowpack there. We already have that up here.
It looks like the cracks are mostly still showing in the October photo. There may be a few bridges out there, but the general crevasse zones are still broken up. The big crack up top is still definitely a problem. Fall is one of the scariest times to be in the mountains th...
It looks like the cracks are mostly still showing in the October photo. There may be a few bridges out there, but the general crevasse zones are still broken up. The big crack up top is still definitely a problem. Fall is one of the scariest times to be in the mountains th...
WOW!
Very impressive...not a route many have got so early....good job thinking outside the box as they say/
Very impressive...not a route many have got so early....good job thinking outside the box as they say/
Wow how things change in a month! There are a lot of bridges out there already, some areas had melted out to full on glacial ice when I went up early last month. There are actually two large crevasses up there, the upper one was narrower so it may have been covered for you already.
Great trip, I would not have thought of it, but it's one of the best this fall nice work!
Adams is hard to time early season but is oh so good when you do. Your pics certainly make me jealous.
Well done you two, that is an impressive start to the season. way to get after it!
Wow. A well-imagined descent well-timed. And beautiful pix.
Great report Ben.
Unfortunately I have nothing to add, the gopro was fogged for the descent.
Unfortunately I have nothing to add, the gopro was fogged for the descent.
yeah! let's hear it for october volcano pow runs! we were looking down at hood from adams and remarking that we need to get down there one of these days.
Hey Terry, glad you got your October fix... in contrast to the last September weekend on Rainier - I met you and crew on the way up as you braved the elements. Thanks for reporting on what things look like in the Crystal area.
Thanks for posting - I've been wondering what things look like in this area. The 3rd photo is magazine material with the dramatic lighting and pristine snow cover.