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Excellent report! That bike pic is priceless. How far were you guys able to get on the bike? Did you go up the road or up beverly turnpike?
Great trip report and photos. ;)
Dammit Scott! At this pace you're going to ride the Eve Dearborn Mem. route soon. Jesus. Nice pace this season dude!
Nope. Guess it would still be awhile, possibly 3 to 4 weeks for end of the road access. Mtn bike if you REALLY want it!
Any idea how close to the Esmeralda TH you could get?
Rad. I've always known it would go. Good to know someone finally got her.
for powder y'all shoulda sat tight for Sunday... it's not exactly what we wanted, but it's what we got. Way more than forecasted. It just kept snowing and snowing and with the increasing load and wind effects on the exposed slopes we were crossing, not to mention the general white out conditions, we beat a retreat back to Easy Pass and totally enjoyed the conditions. Even got a little clearing late afternoon. Just wish I could've been there this morning too... before it all w...
Amazing trip, dude. Great TR and pics!
Wow. I need a couple of days to recover just after reading this. Kyle, Thanks for taking the time to chronicle an amazing adventure. Glacier Peak Wilderness is pretty isolated and it took incredible fortitude for you to continue. I kept groaning every time another part broke. Is it harder or easier when there is no one else around to whom one can gripe?
Nice work Andy and Robert!
author=burns-all-year link=topic=28315.msg119168#msg119168 date=1366409009]
This was not a first descent.
More info please BYR, would like to know the dets..thx,
Matt
Sorry I missed you Gerry. Location... The main Bean Basin has lots of coverage, just the lower woods will soon require multiple de skis. Judy and Mary will be good if get some clear nights.
author=Boot link=topic=28321.msg119222#msg119222 date=1366597693]
Joe, we were just glad the sleds didn't catch on fire!! ;D
Don't know what your talking about ;)
Nice pics Boot..
One of my favorite areas and fortunately close to home.
I like the one of Kyle going across the hidden lake at Tamanos. On a solo trip several years ago, I had a little episode with a bear family in there.
...........and there is always an entry and exit fee!
Great riding with a great friend and touring partner made for best day of the season for me.
Joe, we were just glad the sleds didn't catch on fire!! ;D
Joe, we were just glad the sleds didn't catch on fire!! ;D
Hello Nick!
We almost crossed paths. I joined a trip led by Hans S. Our plan was to head up Beverly Ck, ascend up the ridge on the northeast, then up ridge to top out at ~6700 (Bean Pk), then drop down Bean-Earl cirque & Bean Ck for the trip out. But lee side breakable crust & firnspiegel, + very strong ridge top winds, ended our tour atop Bean(?) Pk. So we dropped back down the ridge we came up, & down into the Beverly drainage again. Great corn and good cruising down to w...
We almost crossed paths. I joined a trip led by Hans S. Our plan was to head up Beverly Ck, ascend up the ridge on the northeast, then up ridge to top out at ~6700 (Bean Pk), then drop down Bean-Earl cirque & Bean Ck for the trip out. But lee side breakable crust & firnspiegel, + very strong ridge top winds, ended our tour atop Bean(?) Pk. So we dropped back down the ridge we came up, & down into the Beverly drainage again. Great corn and good cruising down to w...
mmmmm delicious.
Great photos too
Great photos too
Awesome work!
It truly is a treat to get great snow on the upper slopes of a volcano.
It truly is a treat to get great snow on the upper slopes of a volcano.
Great TR and photos--
Getting laid off soon so might get up that side and area...thanks again!
Getting laid off soon so might get up that side and area...thanks again!
The good ones are mine :). Post a few of my favs if I ever get a chance.
beautiful up there ... nice work!
WOW! most impressive! you are the man scott .. a little sick but still the man!
TOTALLY AWESOME TRIP .. who's taking these pix Kyle? .. so rad .. nice to finally put a face to Boot ... you guys rock ..
man, droolin' at some of those sweet lines
WOW, a beautiful day, fresh powder and good photos. :)
Thanks a lot Kyle for giving up all the secret spots ;)
Well I've followed your trip reports this winter and been impressed withstanding the long tough approaches, solitude and exposures. I put myself temporarily in your boots and it's been (more than) exciting!
author=alecapone link=topic=28321.msg119185#msg119185 date=1366472130]
Would that put you right back into the box?
Suppose that is a double boxitive.
Wow. Sorry to hear about the ski! Will definitely keep a lookout as that's one of my favorite areas to go. Way to keep it fun despite the adversity!
author=Joedabaker link=topic=28321.msg119175#msg119175 date=1366422682]
Man I gotta get out of my box on my outta the box style.
Would that put you right back into the box?
La chaine de Stuart c'est un très beau coin des Cascades, je suis content que vous y êtes allés avec un metéo/conditions si partfait. Bien fait les gars! Belles photos également, Dahu. Ca doit être difficile avec deux jambes racourcies...
You are awesome TKM!! ;) Keep it going and safe.
Great trip Kyle and Boot! Keep the stoke going Kyle! 8)
I am starting to feel like TAY is becoming more like Go Big and Turn All Year. ;)
I am starting to feel like TAY is becoming more like Go Big and Turn All Year. ;)
"Victor has carbon skis & they go up better than they go down in the heavy snow.. "
Having seen Victor last year on his Movement Random-X skis on the Muir snowfield in some deep mank, I'd say he excels on both the up and the down!
Having seen Victor last year on his Movement Random-X skis on the Muir snowfield in some deep mank, I'd say he excels on both the up and the down!
author=alecapone link=topic=28321.msg119153#msg119153 date=1366398458] Ive long been a fan of your out of the box style.
Man I gotta get out of my box on my outta the box style.
Lots of people have had their eye on that one. Nicely planned and executed!
I agree with the major style points taking that extra powder lap! ;D
I agree with the major style points taking that extra powder lap! ;D
Was curious what the history of the line was. Has Sloan been skied off the summit ridge out the W gully, or by the south ledges route before? I had a hard time imagining it had gone untouched, but couldn't find anything.
author=patrick link=topic=28315.msg119134#msg119134 date=1366388052]
Major style points for a gratuitous lap on a first descent.
This was not a first descent.
It definitely works well strapped to the skis in more open terrain, though on that brushy ass road it is most effectively applied as a shield. :)
That photo is amazing. tay needs a yearly photo contest/vote, this pic is top ten.
author=JimD link=topic=28315.msg119125#msg119125 date=1366381996]
Phenomenal shot. Looks like something Gregg Collins and Brendan O’Neill might enjoy.
Way to open the door on Sloan. Great trip Andy!
Heh.. well hopefully elliot is working on his technique. His umbrella looks highly inaffective.
Why not just strap it to the skis?
Why not just strap it to the skis?
Cool trip boot and kyle!
Keep up the enthusiasm and exploring boot, and stay positive. Ive long been a fan of your out of the box style.
Keep up the enthusiasm and exploring boot, and stay positive. Ive long been a fan of your out of the box style.
Ha! No Joe, but I must admit, them park laps where borderline insane!
Honestly, other then the rap shennanigans, it's fairly reasonable. Maybe slight confusion, but I did not ride the north side, but the side you see from the town of baring. Cant find a photo of it.
I don't think it's nearly in the same category as the big four, or three fingers decents. Maybe if you skied the north east side.
Sorry, I have no photos from across the way. Fo...
Honestly, other then the rap shennanigans, it's fairly reasonable. Maybe slight confusion, but I did not ride the north side, but the side you see from the town of baring. Cant find a photo of it.
I don't think it's nearly in the same category as the big four, or three fingers decents. Maybe if you skied the north east side.
Sorry, I have no photos from across the way. Fo...
That area is so awesome. Nicely done.
Nice one Kyle! This trip is on my bucket list.