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12-28-12, Thunder and Mac

Very nice you two!

sounds like a great trip.

12/29/12 2:24am

alecapone

oops.. to avoid confusion, when I said 'rapped', I meant turned.. no ropes or climb gear was used..

12/29/12 2:18am

jwplotz

author=Jason_H. link=topic=26703.msg112602#msg112602 date=1356799233]
Way to go John. Very cool. I remember watching Josh fall down that face. Still surprised to this day that he pulled it together. One of my all time fav routes. It has a little bit of everything.

Thanks. I agree, it is one of the best descents in the area, at least in my limited experience. If you hike around and drop in from the top like I di...

12/29/12 12:57am

jwplotz

author=andybrnr link=topic=26703.msg112593#msg112593 date=1356781435">
Nice solo effort; way to make it in a single push, too. TR makes me want to go ski this line again... last time I lost a pole at the top of the face, which made the remainder of the trip a little more interesting...

Ah, so this must be you. I read this earlier in the week for inspiration: trip report...

12/29/12 12:43am

Jason_H.

Way to go John. Very cool. I remember watching Josh fall down that face. Still surprised to this day that he pulled it together. One of my all time fav routes. It has a little bit of everything.

12/29/12 12:40am

jwplotz

Thanks!

As an aside, the coverage is so good right now, the run from the lake back down to the trail junction was a legitimate powder run. I can't tell you how many times I've had to down skin that portion because the trail was an iced out pile of crap.

12/29/12 12:33am

dennyt

December 27, 2012, Source Lake Valley

An inspiring trip report! Thanks for the tip, we took your advice on our 3rd lap of the day and enjoyed it greatly. I still have the gift you left on my car at the TH - we might consume it tomorrow night in a tent!

12/29/12 12:15am

Alex Ford

Definitely a great day in the hills, it was a treat to land first tracks in the Bryant with you guys.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/asford/sets/72157632387070544/

(Edit, defeated by upload, posting a flickr link.)

12/29/12 12:15am

FreeBird

December 24, 2012, Snoqualmie Pass

Thanks for the invite Silas ;D

http://youtu.be/Zya5wmEyKB0

12/29/12 12:15am

powhound

Thanks guys, good times, for sure

author=alecapone link=topic=26687.msg112584#msg112584 date=1356760400]
That is a cool edit. Thanks Saign.

I agree with leyland. Love the clips of kololo gettin rad

If this keeps up, Kololo may have a full video part by the end of the season

12/28/12 11:57pm

cumulus

nice one John!

ps: I'm keeping an eye out for a crystal ball. Let me know if you run across any good deals. doesn't have to be union

also: bridge pic: A+; sexy

12/28/12 11:25pm

alecapone

A+ trip John!

Awesomse effort, and even better rewards.

That upper face looks exhilerating!

12/28/12 10:36pm

andybrnr

Nice solo effort; way to make it in a single push, too. TR makes me want to go ski this line again... last time I lost a pole at the top of the face, which made the remainder of the trip a little more interesting...

12/28/12 7:43pm

cmosetick

Wow. Congrats on achieving this solo. Impressive photos and great TR! And I must say, excellent timing too! This is one to be remembered for sure...

12/28/12 4:17pm

PowderHounder

How in the hell did you make it back to your car with your balls dragging in the snow behind you! Nice work man!

12/28/12 3:03pm

Susan Ashlock

I was a little surprised that we didn't see a single human track (snowshoe or ski) north of Roosevelt. We had sweet waterfront property all to ourselves!

Sorry I didn't get a picture of the moon over Alpental -- that was one of my favorite parts of the trip!

12/28/12 2:51pm

alecapone

That is a cool edit. Thanks Saign.

I agree with leyland. Love the clips of kololo gettin rad

12/28/12 1:53pm

Vince Lamphier

Awesome report! Great pics! I especially enjoyed the sunrise shot. 4 stars

12/28/12 11:02am

lrudholm

Highlight was kololo dropping!

12/28/12 9:56am

RyanPete81

I love this area, great trip report!
We covered some of this terrain in a day trip variation of the Chair-Roosevelt figure 8 last April. Good to hear it's already in good shape, can't wait to get back there.

12/28/12 8:17am

trees4me

Beautiful terrain and trip. That's a lot of ground to cover in 2 very short winter days! I've long wanted to get back there to camp and explore for a few days, so many cool lines in there

Thanks for the TR and pics

12/28/12 6:52am

AlpineRose

December 26, 2012, Bear Gap, Crystal Mt

Great trip report. Thanks.

12/28/12 6:46am

Edgesport

Repeat edited out

12/28/12 6:28am

Edgesport

December 26, 2012, Bear Gap, Crystal Mt

Man I miss the North and South backcountry of that place. I taught skiing there in the 80's when maybe only 20% of skiers had the ability to properly shred that terrain on 200+cm skinny skis.

12/28/12 6:22am

Charlie Hagedorn

author=Pete A link=topic=26698.msg112551#msg112551 date=1356732997]cool trip. the terrain around Mt.Caroline and Preacher Mtn is a lot fun...been six years or so since a whole gaggle of us TAY'ers spent a couple weekends exploring back there...definitely some interesting skiing to be had.

I remembered the TR, that helped pull us toward Preacher. Nifty (and stout!) lines you guys skied.

12/28/12 6:21am

Pete A

cool trip. the terrain around Mt.Caroline and Preacher Mtn is a lot fun...been six years or so since a whole gaggle of us TAY'ers spent a couple weekends exploring back there...definitely some interesting skiing to be had.

12/28/12 6:16am

Eckels

Awesome!

12/28/12 5:34am

bs.

another good one! it's always fun to see oneself on a video.

i like the mix of resort steeps with backcountry pow.

but (though i love that song) i can't help but wonder if it's bad luck to use a tune by "the avalanches" in a ski video!

12/28/12 3:16am

jtack

December 22, 2012, - ONP - Sunrise Ridge

What a great day of turns! thanks

12/28/12 1:44am

Gary_H

author=danpeck link=topic=26645.msg112497#msg112497 date=1356665440]
Okay, here's the video:

http://vimeo.com/56359013

This was my first time on the camera and so the video is kind of spotty... and I missed Jan's beautiful turns because the battery got cold :(

Nice pictures and video Dan, reminded me how blustery it was on that ridge line............

12/27/12 11:49pm

jtack

Wonderful, looks like you had it all, thanks for the report.

12/27/12 11:31pm

Kneel Turner

December 19, 2012, LCC Utah

Although they do appreciate gratuities. ;)

12/27/12 4:32pm

skier8484

author=Jonn-E link=topic=26585.msg112483#msg112483 date=1356653927">
Agreed. And to that end:
Dear Skier8484,
The internet (aka, me) would like to formally request that you upload somewhere and link a highest-possible rez version of the first Holy Toledo shot (the white room pic) so that the internet (aka, me) can make it a gorgeous seasonal wallpaper with which to distract ourselves at work.

Sincerely,
The Internet

...

12/27/12 3:34pm

r1de

December 26, 2012, Bear Gap, Crystal Mt

Good pics, looks like a good trip.

12/27/12 2:09pm

Jim Oker

Dec 27rd, 2012, Snoqualmie Pass / Kendall area

Good clean fun. You missed a series of impressive tree bombs falling on the second uptrack. Giant-crater-making bombs. Fortunately none of us were hit. Yes, 3-4 feet more will make a real difference to the lower forest.

video clip

12/27/12 1:00pm

danpeck

December 22, 2012, - ONP - Sunrise Ridge

Okay, here's the video:

http://vimeo.com/56359013

This was my first time on the camera and so the video is kind of spotty... and I missed Jan's beautiful turns because the battery got cold :(

12/27/12 11:30am

jacoblmandell

nice edit man, looks like you guys got some good days

12/27/12 10:27am

JibberD

December 19, 2012, LCC Utah

Beautiful

12/27/12 10:08am

Jonn-E

author=Charlie Hagedorn link=topic=26585.msg112083#msg112083 date=1355969802]
That Holy Toledo photo is a keeper. Wow.

Agreed. And to that end:
Dear Skier8484,
The internet (aka, me) would like to formally request that you upload somewhere and link a highest-possible rez version of the first Holy Toledo shot (the white room pic) so that the internet (aka, me) can make it a gorgeous seasonal wallpaper with which to distra...

12/27/12 8:18am

JibberD

author=cchapin link=topic=26667.msg112481#msg112481 date=1356648896]
You pay for overnight lodging and self transportation (which is optional) from the snowmobile point. I believe gear transportation is included in booking. The prices are all online their website.

Eric is a host, not a guide, and the only time we skied with him was before 9am, because then he had to go work. I don't think they offer an type of paid guide service. He's...

12/27/12 7:13am

cchapin

You pay for overnight lodging and self transportation (which is optional) from the snowmobile point. I believe gear transportation is included in booking. The prices are all online their website.

Eric is a host, not a guide, and the only time we skied with him was before 9am, because then he had to go work. I don't think they offer an type of paid guide service. He's an enthusiastic guy and will be there another week or 2 for his winter break. I...

12/27/12 6:54am

JibberD

Dec 16-21, 2012, Rogers Pass Redux

Thanks for this excellent report.

What is the process and cost for getting set up with a guide to the goods? Is this all included in overnight package, or is the guide an add-on?

A first trip to this place is first on my short-list...

12/27/12 6:04am

ryanl

Great trip and great writing father.

12/27/12 3:21am

Dave_R

Agreed - just don't tell too many folks ;)

12/27/12 2:46am

savegondor

i wonder if people truly realize the kind of access to wild BC that Scottish Lakes opens up for you. this place is sick.

12/27/12 2:39am

Dave_R

Good report Chris! Glad you had Eric to show you the goods - there's a lot more up there... Yeah, Heidi always laughs about even thinking about keeping up with Eric. She's up there now working with him through New Year's.

And a nice shot of you stoking up that beast of a stove in Paintbrush(!). That's been our usual cabin for years, but with the kids off at school it's time for a smaller "couple's" cabin now. I can&...

12/27/12 2:32am

cchapin

December 22, 2012, - ONP - Sunrise Ridge

Thanks!

Eric was telling about his trips us Baker and North Twin via biking from BHam. My jaw damn near hit the floor... lol

We finished processing the rest of the photos last night, including maps with our GPS tracks, available here:

http://radkaandchris.smugmug.com/Skiing/Scottish-Lakes-December-21-25/27259489_mggmfP

12/27/12 1:17am

danpeck

Here's a link for more pictures

http://www.flickr.com/photos/danpeck/sets/72157632354293334/

Video is coming... slow internet connection where I am ::)

12/27/12 1:16am

Marcus

Awesome TR Chris -- I still haven't made it up to Scottish Lakes. Looks amazing.

12/27/12 12:25am

ron j