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Better a not-shy marmot at Victor Pass than a goat! ::)
Were you hiking most of the way up the Switchback Trail?
Were you hiking most of the way up the Switchback Trail?
Way to go kid! I've been thinking about a leisurely version of that from Seattle to ski in the cascades. My idea was just to do a totally "green" trip, not an endurance and adrenalin trip like you did. Very inspiring!
Proof you can have an adventure in your own back yard. All it takes is an adventurous spirit and a little creativity.
author=davidG link=topic=28803.msg121188#msg121188 date=1371158108]
Dude, for better speeds, stop turning..
:) But I like turning, turns are fun!
Thanks knitvt!
Very nice brother!! An inspiration, certainly from the physical perspective, but more so from the human perspective. Rebuffat is writing a poem right now about your harmonius communion with nature and human spirit for those < 24 hours.
sweet trip dude
way to get after the adventure!
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way to get after the adventure!
b
Way cool. I have been contemplating a similar adventure (maybe not going quite so huge). Inspiring, thanks for posting it.
Sweet! Have been contemplating a version of this that could be called "Sandy to Summit". Glad to hear you blew our cycling mileage out of the water :)
Let me know how it goes. I plan to ski it Saturday.
Great, thanks for the ideas. We are headed up tomorrow and plan to ski. I will let you know how it goes.
author=runningclouds link=topic=28803.msg121150#msg121150 date=1371077165]
Uncertainty turns beautiful.
Which, in turn, is a beautiful way to describe it. Always so nice.
author=runningclouds link=topic=28803.msg121150#msg121150 date=1371077165]
.. GPS showed max speed at 56.8 km/h. ...
Dude, for better speeds, stop turning.. You could even start your own website, Straight-Lining-All-Year.
Looks like you nearly SLAY-ed it.. ;D
author=skier8484 link=topic=28790.msg121074#msg121074 date=1370917639]
Given that Allen and I were both long overdue for a Rainier summit ski we pretended we didn't see the high wind forecast, packed up light overnight gear and sped our way to the White River Ranger Station Saturday afternoon, hoping we'd make it before the 5 PM closing. We arrived at 5:05, but luckily Ranger Jonathan was cool (comment card filled out :) ) and issued us a climbing p...
Went up there this morning in the wind, rain and fog. It was 42 degrees when I left the car. Took the scenic route(the road) as I did not feel like getting soaking wet from brush tromping. Had the place all to myself and I swear it started snowing for about 30 seconds. Good turns up high but coming out the bottom it was very sticky, picked up a lot of gunk on the bases. Still worth it though! Here are some pictures:
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Was up last night. There's a lot of pollen right now top to bottom.
Used the PCT to approach. Crossed the wood bridge, then two more stream crossings, then headed up through easy forest. Connected back with the clearcut about 3/4 of the way up.
With the forest hiking and pollen it's getting a bit desperate. Still fun for a Wednesday evening.
Used the PCT to approach. Crossed the wood bridge, then two more stream crossings, then headed up through easy forest. Connected back with the clearcut about 3/4 of the way up.
With the forest hiking and pollen it's getting a bit desperate. Still fun for a Wednesday evening.
Some more pics. Hopefully the link works.
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Forgot to say the yellow line in the above google map pic is the Scott Paul trail.
Just wanted to add my congratulations to the Dorais brothers. Very impressive effort and I enjoyed your stories. You guys have great attitudes!
Regarding speed touring, there's huge potential for it in the Cascades, but it will probably never be "popular." I expect that Mt Rainier will remain the primary focus.
I haven't tried for speed records, but I find "flow days" inspiring.
Somebody should ski the Isolation Traverse in a day. T...
Regarding speed touring, there's huge potential for it in the Cascades, but it will probably never be "popular." I expect that Mt Rainier will remain the primary focus.
I haven't tried for speed records, but I find "flow days" inspiring.
Somebody should ski the Isolation Traverse in a day. T...
I like the pictures and am Jealous of the speedy corn.
Very cool. This one is an essential trip on my bucket list. Thanks for the report!
I saw the results of your slide, as I was headed for home on Sunday, and took this picture. I also took another shot of an entire basin that went east of the chutes.
author=elliotts link=topic=28781.msg121129#msg121129 date=1371021055]
I second that!!!! :D The little chute off of Headlee is super fun to ski. Best turns of the day by far. Def would like to get back that way again soon. Several other cools lines up there too.
I was also up there this past Sunday with a large group of 10 others + 4 dogs.
I like the Ice Ax in one hand pole in the other. When I have both poles on steep snow I'm alway...
get a haircut hippy!
nah just joking, looks like a great time!!!
nah just joking, looks like a great time!!!
Nice work! Downey Creek was pleasant last year. Sucks to hear it is full of blowdowns now - there's already plenty of that to be had along Bachelor Creek.
Thanks for sharing that pic.
Dang that chute looks pretty full compared to the times we hit that in June. Nice job. Last time we hit that in June the choke was ski width wide and no way to side slip or our boots would boot out. Add lightning and thunder storm and it was an epic. Glad I had a baseball hat and sunglasses for protection. 8)
Dang that chute looks pretty full compared to the times we hit that in June. Nice job. Last time we hit that in June the choke was ski width wide and no way to side slip or our boots would boot out. Add lightning and thunder storm and it was an epic. Glad I had a baseball hat and sunglasses for protection. 8)
I rented a sea kayak in Australia for 10 days, and a full body, chartreuse lycra 'stinger' suit came with it, ostensibly to protect against the box jellyfish. My initial reaction was WTF?
After a few days, I found myself lounging in my Green Man Suit, perhaps a bit too often.
Damn, I kinda miss that thing.
After a few days, I found myself lounging in my Green Man Suit, perhaps a bit too often.
Damn, I kinda miss that thing.
I've gotta find my old Lycra from early 80's climbing days. If I put it on and go anywhere - there will be speed records set by everyone running away!
Nice work and great telling of the trip! Scary to read about the wind gusts up there on top.
author=T. Eastman link=topic=28750.msg121132#msg121132 date=1371048243]
Lots of grousing by the locals...
... these guys showed up and stomped.
Classic Old Man on the Back Porch quote from a thread that's been all compliments so far re: this incredible feat. Throw that sour milk out, slip into a little lycra, and rub your hands all over your streamlined body. No poopy diapers with full lycra!
author=JoshK link=topic=28750.msg120980#msg120980 date=1370688431]
Probably because most Washingtonians have no interest in wearing a lycra suit.
Now you've gone and spoiled your birthday present.
author=elliotts link=topic=28781.msg121129#msg121129 date=1371021055]
I second that!!!! :D The little chute off of Headlee is super fun to ski. Best turns of the day by far. Def would like to get back that way again soon. Several other cools lines up there too.
I was also up there this past Sunday with a large group of 10 others + 4 dogs.
You had a better looking group than me!
Lots of grousing by the locals...
... these guys showed up and stomped.
... these guys showed up and stomped.
Ridiculousness! Couldn't let the Canadian
Keep the record eh! I think I would be puking
at 12,000 feet. Congrats.
Keep the record eh! I think I would be puking
at 12,000 feet. Congrats.
I second that!!!! :D The little chute off of Headlee is super fun to ski. Best turns of the day by far. Def would like to get back that way again soon. Several other cools lines up there too.
I was also up there this past Sunday with a large group of 10 others + 4 dogs.
I was also up there this past Sunday with a large group of 10 others + 4 dogs.
author=skier8484 link=topic=28790.msg121084#msg121084 date=1370930160">the 16-50 retractable is pretty sweet as well, and SMALL.
Thanks! I shoot with a Sony Nex5, with the stock 18-55mm lens, lightroom post-processing. More photos/full resolution photos here.
The bumper sticker "You're Going Anyway-Take Your Skis" seems to apply here 8)
feels right showing the next generation the joy of the mountains.
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Fantastic adventure, and beautifully written! Thanks for sharing. :)
I hiked Green Lakes trail on Sunday. Continuous snow started around 6,200 ft. Met two guys coming down from SW ridge of Broken Top. They booted up and didn't skin. Not sure why. I hope to get to S Sister for turns weekend of 6/15.
author=skier8484 link=topic=28790.msg121095#msg121095 date=1370965807]
I really have no idea why the route detoured over to the Winthrop. Given it was our first time on the route, we opted to follow the established bootpack (hoping to save some energy) in lieu of taking the direct route up the Emmons. The Emmons was in great shape, with minimal crevasse hazard, and route finding on the descent was pretty straight forward. I didn't see evidence of a big...
Word to the wise: don't go back! 8)
Thanks for the great pictures, and report, it gives me inspiration to get going, and do that trip. thanks
Must have missed you yesterday, Silas! I was near Chinook Pass yesterday :)
Was that your Corolla with the orange tape hanging from the driver's side?
trevor
Was that your Corolla with the orange tape hanging from the driver's side?
trevor
author=JimD link=topic=28790.msg121091#msg121091 date=1370954328]
Thanks for the report, we're looking at doing this in the next couple weeks. Why does the boot-pack go over to the Winthrop? Many years there is a huge crevasse across the top of the Emmons. Did you guys find a good route to ski over/around it?
Great pics!
I really have no idea why the route detoured over to the Winthrop. Given it was our first tim...