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Nice edit. I'm not sure I'd know what to do with actual visibility like that :)
Maybe anti PNW in terms of clouds vs. sunshine, but anti PNW in terms of beautiful? Don't think so! Beautiful if you like a narrow canyon, a busy and very noisy interstate.
Come to Crested Butte if you want beautiful! And the highest percentage of DB's in the US (Alpental may be right there with Mt Cb).
Ps. Was in the i70 ski corridor the past two days on biz and like here in CB, the only runs that are open are on man made snow. The rest are sparse and ot...
Come to Crested Butte if you want beautiful! And the highest percentage of DB's in the US (Alpental may be right there with Mt Cb).
Ps. Was in the i70 ski corridor the past two days on biz and like here in CB, the only runs that are open are on man made snow. The rest are sparse and ot...
- I really like the first action shot, nice work. Is hair different than air ? (just kiddin'
Nope 49 North is only low angle with nothing worth mentioning, photos must come from Loup-Loup.
Awesome! Congrats on TAY! I got mine there on October 26, hardly any visibility and sharkies lurking under the fresh snow. Good on ya!
Nice change from September -- pic below.
Did that fracture run out?
I did some national forest wood cutting round Badger Lake on Tuesday, saw a few slides on open steeps. It was definitely heavy and slick underneath.
Did that fracture run out?
I did some national forest wood cutting round Badger Lake on Tuesday, saw a few slides on open steeps. It was definitely heavy and slick underneath.
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A little more Hood stoke. Fun Mountain on the right day.
Wow... those photos do look like perfection. Gorgeous.
That is one fantastic photograph.
Looks like hood was the call. Snow looks awesome
A little more Hood stoke. Fun Mountain on the right day.
It was nice to meet you Josh. Did you guys camp in that little moat/snowcave at 7k near the base of the snow field?
I would post some pics, but they look similiar to the picture below...
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Andy sticking a Sick 30' backside cowboy 900 with a revo variation
I would post some pics, but they look similiar to the picture below...
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Andy sticking a Sick 30' backside cowboy 900 with a revo variation
Snow was creamy perfection from 10k down to 7k' on the upper Zig Zag. Not a trace of wind. Climbed back up to Lower Zig Zag, which was still good, but some sun/wind effect. No rocks were scathed on this tour.
A few pics for the eyes. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4910836087770.197644.1204161047&type=1
A few pics for the eyes. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4910836087770.197644.1204161047&type=1
If I didn't know better, I would say this is a trip report.... ;)
beautiful pictures. Thanks for the beta. so many decisions to be made for where to go after Thanksgiving day. :)
well all the baker guys say it only rains up there, so where do all the pow shots that show up in the magazines come from? 49 north?
And it always sucks at Alpental, especially outside the area. Nothing to see here. Just move along.
Nope. Crystal is all rocks and ice. I think Summit West is where all the blower pow lands.
For future reference: Stevens always has "Fog and Crust" but... I hear that Crystal has amazing Powder! :)
Thanks for the recon scout, Dave.
Thanks for the recon scout, Dave.
Artillery work is scheduled on Snoqualmie today.
http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=25855.0
Edit: Snow looks gooood!
http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=25855.0
Edit: Snow looks gooood!
Looks like a nice day...
Did you recognize any stability issues up to the point where you kicked off the Avy?
Did you recognize any stability issues up to the point where you kicked off the Avy?
It was fun, woulda been nice if the gate opened a little earlier...
https://vimeo.com/53653420
https://vimeo.com/53653420
"Finally towards spring there was the great glacier run, smooth and straight, forever straight if our legs could hold it, our ankles locked, we were running so low, leaning into the speed, dropping forever and forever in the silent hiss of the deep powder. It was better than flying or anything else, and we built the ability to do it and to have it with the long climbs carrying the heavy rucksacks. We could not buy the trip up nor take a ticket to the top. It was the end we...
Best coverage of the year so far.
I would say fairly well filled in ::)
Gate opened at 11:40 >:(
I would say fairly well filled in ::)
Gate opened at 11:40 >:(
*fixed the video*
Wow... I may have to try Mt. Hood over Thanksgiving break as I will be down in the area. Thanks for showing the great conditions!
The youtube video is "private" so I wasn't able to see it. :(
The youtube video is "private" so I wasn't able to see it. :(
What time did you start? I got to the park entrance and the ranger told me that the road would not open till at least noon. Turned around and went home.
How was the coverage bellow pan point? A lot of pepper or is it fairly well filled in?
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That bomber layer under the powder couldn't have been easy to dig a cave in.
At least for the first night they got into a "crevasse" (maybe a bergschrund) and covered the top with their snowboards to break the east wind; not sure what they did the second night, but it appears they spent it in a different location.
That bomber layer under the powder couldn't have been easy to dig a cave in.
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Anybody who's tried to navigate in a whiteout knows it could happen to them. It's a pretty disorienting thing that only patience, practice, and sometimes luck resolves. I was coming down from Muir and saw 18 people walking up into the clouds on this Sunday and these 2 ended up staying there for a couple nights. It's as humbling as an opportunity for learning. If you think...
Good call Silas, was told @ park entrance gate to Paradise would not open until @ least noon
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I'm totally impressed these guys stayed warm/healthy in pretty wicked conditions.
Me too. One night I can imagine, but having to stay out a second night would be very disheartening.
Anybody who's tried to navigate in a whiteout knows it could happen to them. It's a pretty disorienting thing that only patience, practice, and sometimes luck resolves. I was coming down from Muir and saw 18 people walking up into the clouds on this Sunday and these 2 ended up staying there for a couple nights. It's as humbling as an opportunity for learning. If you think you'll find yourself above treeline with weather: practice, practice, practice.&n...
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Looks like they had to eat them. Or use them for firewood? :)
If they left them on the mountain, I hope the rangers gave them a ticket for littering. ;D
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Maybe they were confiscated to keep them from getting into trouble. Like pulling a seasons pass or something. "We'll give your boards back when the snow is all gone".
That would be entirely appropriate. :-)
Maybe they were confiscated to keep them from getting into trouble. Like pulling a seasons pass or something. "We'll give your boards back when the snow is all gone".
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they appear to be missing their snowboards....
Looks like they had to eat them. Or use them for firewood? :)
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/2012/11/13/rescuers-lead-snowboarders-off-mount-rainier/iim3JXLqvFCrxs7MvxUvkI/story.html
Seems they're off and out! Kick ass
Seems they're off and out! Kick ass
they appear to be missing their snowboards....
Hi Andy,
I was one of the skiers you passed on your way up that had spent the night out. Good running in to you guys! Sounds like the conditions were pretty similar, maybe a little bit better than the day before. Glad you guys got some turns in; it sounds like you topped out where we had the day before. Certainly not the best skiing, but still better than nothing and always fun to get out in the hills!
I was one of the skiers you passed on your way up that had spent the night out. Good running in to you guys! Sounds like the conditions were pretty similar, maybe a little bit better than the day before. Glad you guys got some turns in; it sounds like you topped out where we had the day before. Certainly not the best skiing, but still better than nothing and always fun to get out in the hills!
It looks like SAR has dug out their car in the parking lot. Very Nice Service.
I like the following quote from the komo news story, "...powder that is chest deep in some places"
--Yeehaw
I like the following quote from the komo news story, "...powder that is chest deep in some places"
--Yeehaw
Latest update is that they were found alive and well.
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Rangers-will-try-again-to-reach-snowboarders-stranded-on-Rainier-179114361.html
I'd like to know where they were found. Presumably on the Paradise glacier somewhere SE of the snowfield...
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Rangers-will-try-again-to-reach-snowboarders-stranded-on-Rainier-179114361.html
I'd like to know where they were found. Presumably on the Paradise glacier somewhere SE of the snowfield...
Nice!
Way to go out there!
Good to see Ally ...
I love the terrain there, the trees are so awesome in that area.
Way to go out there!
Good to see Ally ...
I love the terrain there, the trees are so awesome in that area.
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Im so confused how these guys were within visual and audible contact with the S&R but managed to keep going down... or away from them????
The truck was in the parking lot when we got there Sunday morning, I'm assuming an overnighter from Muir because the truck had snow on it even Sunday morning. I think their car is a volks golf, which still appears to be in the lot......
It appears we have activity....
http://content.screencast.com/users/Airpoppoff/folders/Jing/media/432b7b80-8981-4c07-8710-f867f84cd7e0/2012-11-13_0820.png
http://content.screencast.com/users/Airpoppoff/folders/Jing/media/432b7b80-8981-4c07-8710-f867f84cd7e0/2012-11-13_0820.png
Im so confused how these guys were within visual and audible contact with the S&R but managed to keep going down... or away from them????
The truck was in the parking lot when we got there Sunday morning, I'm assuming an overnighter from Muir because the truck had snow on it even Sunday morning. I think their car is a volks golf, which still appears to be in the lot....
The truck was in the parking lot when we got there Sunday morning, I'm assuming an overnighter from Muir because the truck had snow on it even Sunday morning. I think their car is a volks golf, which still appears to be in the lot....