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Our whole problem today was the snow is too deep.
Avalanche hazard was Considerable. @Avajane and I were new partners. Staying on <=30° slopes today was prudent but we paid the price.
From the trailhead to 3000' we encountered, as expected, rain crust over a few inches of rotten snow, weeds, rocks, stumps and dirt. Just above 3000' the crust quickly vanished a...
I like the photo. I think taking "out the trees" will take it in even "better".😉
Nice TR and photos, especially the "Taking the position" plus the "Kosher Dills".😃
Thanks for the report. You have been very busy. About time you got over here. Things should be just about right. Message me.
With lower freezing levels and a bunch more snow in the forecast, much of the east side may be coming into its own. My spots have enough base up high, and the lower elevations are almost there. Top to bottom turns next week. I’ll be up at Kings Ridge and the pass, and if the snow really comes down, looking to explore new ridgelines Ive been looking at. Message me if you have some time next week.
Nice thorough report, right down to the required beer for the kicker! I would need more...😄
"...digging yourself out of the typical PNW Cascade concrete cost you more calories than the skinning all day"
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Ha, thanks for the tip, @avajane, will ping you for deets if you're willing to share : )
Love that backcountry powder turn! Thanks for the report. You can also sometimes come east when the avy danger is high. This is one of those times...
Very often. Its a short season there. But those good turns were less than 3500’ today. I still haven't skied the lower steep part this year, however.
I’ll second that below 3500’ is kinda fucked.
It was. All you have to do is put in 10-20 bad days and you get one like this🤪. Or if you see my reports and are flexible you can do a little better - but its tough. Freezing Fog is real!😡😳
Finally you got your pow! Looks like a beautiful day!
Wild exposure on that second pic. Wearing a surgical mask in the gnar is the look of 2020.
Even down low it was quite good sparkly fast pow!
Will demand more shrubs, Jake. Have to get lower than the parking lot at Baker I guess. I will also demand more tea.
We always called it "Thunder" mountain rather than "Avalanche". A couple people have been avalanched on that thing, though.
Really cool photos. Those layered rock strata really distinguish the "rocky" mountains from the rest. Quite the line you scored!
Holy moly great shots! Haven't seen photos of the area from this time of year.
I skied in the central cascades, as I said, and I post pertinent information if there is any that should be posted (avy danger, crazy overrun trailhead, closed signs, etc.). I also make abundant Nwac observations and the occasional cascade climbers post.
I get quite a bit of joy just seeing pictures of others skiing without knowing exactly where it is. Now, if that’s not how others feel about my posts, I’m happy to not post them. I don’t post where exactly I was skii...
Lovely photos. I so want to travel! Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the pictures Anthony. I know you haven't been on TAY for long, so you may not realize that the intent of the Trip Report - is to give a quick, current Trip Report - about where you went, and the conditions you found. Its to share with, and to help others. Pretty much the same as the reports on the skinarea conditions people find.
TAY Trip Reports are also archived by location and date as well...Also to help people research, and be able to go back and see historical conditio...
Nice pow below treeline and icy windblasted above. Fortunately no "coral reef rime" this time.
Rad! the view south towards Bend looks amazing. How was the snow? Super wind affected and icy in the Broken Top bowl this week, but looks pretty good in your photos.
Your last photo is quite compelling, showing the red light caught in the face.
Thanks for the TR. The wind seems to have scoured that part of the Crystal BC in a few places, leaving a cruel crust.
Lower elevations, ridgelines, and things facing south will be sneaky dangerous with hard things to hit. I was up again today and will post soon
How do you think it'll be o'er yonder by the end of the week? :D
Any of these objectives off Twisp Road feasible as a day trip in winter? I’ll be in the area next week. Thanks!
Hey there, have a GPX track or any route guidance for the Goat Peak ski? Thanks!