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boot straight up was the plan. 

Awesome -- the light on the hills from 1:30-2:00 in the video is gorgeous, thanks for putting it together.  And the more I hear of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, the better I like them.

author=DG link=topic=27069.msg114053#msg114053 date=1358526504]
Looks pretty sweet down there!  Do you just skin directly from the highway during the Winter?

Yup, right from the highway. It's not a bad approach through the forest. Maybe two miles.

I was wondering if we would actually get turns in at one point because Mike's jaw was dragging in the ground after we saw how many tracks were out of table.  The backcountry at baker might be busier then the ski area on sunny days.

author=RyanPete81 link=topic=27054.msg113993#msg113993 date=1358458980]I was in this area over the weekend and would estimate ~2+ feet of snow at the 542 DOT shed just west of Hannegan Rd. FS roads are blocked with large snow banks.

Thank you! The slow rise in freezing levels through the weekend has put the kibosh on my plan, but I think darn near everything else had lined up.... Thanks!

hey that looks just like the Fleur de Lis...  ;)

nice to have a couple of days to explore all the aspects. looks fun!

Sweet.

Wow, John! I first met you in 2010 via photos taken of you on those lines. So extremely relieved you two came away from there relatively unscathed! Take care of those finger tips, and look forward to seeing you again, sooner than later.

author=dberdinka link=topic=27014.msg113818#msg113818 date=1358219526]
Congratulations on finding an untracked line within a 5 mile radius of the Upper Parking Lot by Sunday.  That place has become a zoo!

I have to agree.

Last Saturday several of us broke trail to Mt Anne. Looking off the summit we counted 19 people (I think 5 different groups) that followed our track. Not complaining - I follow tracks too, but I’ve be...

And finally, the denouement of our descent.  Frostbite of middle finger, and frostnip for the pointer finger, resultant from the torn glove.  Thankfully, neither deep tissue nor bone were affected by it, and full recovery is expected.  Unfortunately, the fingers will be cold sensitive for a few more years.  Sorry if it repulses some of you, but for others this stuff is fascinating.  I've never ever had frostbite nor even nip before now.

The snow looks like it's amazing still!  Plewman is sweet! 

The locals there are really friendly and it's a great location.  The new lift on Grey next year is going to push the side country out towards Plewman (not that far tho).

Really stoked for your sweet trip!

author=dberdinka link=topic=27054.msg113984#msg113984 date=1358452015]
Continuous snow started somewhere just slightly east of Glacier  ;).   ...  Sefrit and Nooksack Tower are represented in other photos as well.

Sefrit?  Cloudcap!

Ahhhhh...  good report.  Was hoping to go tomorrow but have nobody to travel with, so dunno.  Plus, loose-wet risk is going up up up.  Did you see any activity?

I was in this area over the weekend and would estimate ~2+ feet of snow at the 542 DOT shed just west of Hannegan Rd. FS roads are blocked with large snow banks.

author=Charlie Hagedorn link=topic=27054.msg113988#msg113988 date=1358454747]
Thanks ;). Just hunting for information regarding shady valleys up north. It sounds ridiculous, but because valleys are so flat, the difference between a 1700' snowline and 2000' snowline can make a big...

Thanks ;). Just hunting for information regarding shady valleys up north. It sounds ridiculous, but because valleys are so flat, the difference between a 1700' snowline and 2000' snowline can make a big difference.  ~1' of consolidated snow just outside of Glacier (~1400') would be game-on for long-sought stupidity.

Did it look like sunny aspects had given up >50% of their upper loose-snow crankiness yet? Your photos might say yes?

Thanks! :)!! At what elevation did continuous snow start?

Great video Ed -- loved the "5-O" rolling through at the end. 

Great video, Ed!  Watching the drifters cut through the glades made me feel like I was doing the skiing (I always watch my tips, just like your camera ;>))  That was a lot of fun.  Thanks!

Very cool. Looks like goat tracks.

Mini champagne! awesome.

How dare you post a report with no turns ? ;.)
I really liked it though!

We rode down to the pacific crest trail and caught up with the most geometrically perfect skin track I have ever seen that climbed up the northwest bowl of the the unknown peak. Whoever set that track, thank you and wow.

Your welcome for the track Rowan.  Splitboarders sure make a smooth double wide.  That last 2 ft to gain the ridge was the crux.

Btw, the peak is referred on topos as pt 6,479 or Bullion Peak.

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Glad you caught it in safe avi conditions.  That canyon is a notorious terrain trap when it is not.  I can recall a day or two of terror in there.  This year with a right side up snowpack is a good time to slay those slopes.

Yeah... That must have been your Subaru parked at the bottom. I did a sled access trip at the back of Burke from the substation. Snow was better than expected. Even got face shots on the sled.. There was a nice pillow line where I skinned up.

author=khyak link=topic=27027.msg113902#msg113902 date=1358313434">
If you get the maps is there any reason to get the guide book, West Kootenay touring guide?

I have both the touring guide and the Chic Scott book Google book link $9.99

The...