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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?
author=RonL link=topic=26048.msg110180#msg110180 date=1352941377]
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.
author=Andy Hill link=topic=26048.msg110163#msg110163 date=1352919656]
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
author=Andy Hill link=topic=26048.msg110163#msg110163 date=1352919656]
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...
author=Plinko link=topic=26048.msg110140#msg110140 date=1352849856]
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
author=Chuck C link=topic=26048.msg110144#msg110144 date=1352856893]
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".
author=airpoppoff link=topic=26048.msg110138#msg110138 date=1352846625]
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.
author=airpoppoff link=topic=26048.msg110098#msg110098 date=1352818933]
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....
Guess I was off on my assessment. There was a truck in the lot that was piled with snow as well which I thought was the boarders but it seems there is a car out there still loaded with snow. I know they called the search off last night, but's hope something good happens today.
Just for easy access to the paradise east lot webcam on this thread:
http://www.nps.gov/webcams-mora/east.jpg
[repaired cam url]
Just for easy access to the paradise east lot webcam on this thread:
http://www.nps.gov/webcams-mora/east.jpg
[repaired cam url]
author=K-Train link=topic=26048.msg110089#msg110089 date=1352782409]
Does anyone have an inside line on whether the road might open tomorrow?
Nothing definite, but I expect it will be closed much the same as today. Hopefully they can find these guys and open to the public. White pass or Stevens look like good alternatives.
UPDATE3: The search was called off at 7 p.m. due to nightfall and the poor weather. E...
The most accurate thing I've found for road updates is the mrnp twitter feed.
So apparently a rescue crew saw them and they walked away? What in the hell?
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2012/11/rescuers-search-through-blizzard-for-trapped-snowboarders-on-rainier
So apparently a rescue crew saw them and they walked away? What in the hell?
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2012/11/rescuers-search-through-blizzard-for-trapped-snowboarders-on-rainier
Does anyone have an inside line on whether the road might open tomorrow?
I took my xc's with just that thought in mind. Shoulda brought my rock touring set-up and skins. Woulda been much more turn-y. However, an excelent day, nevertheless...
It's a small world when the only skiable snow is in the same place....
Here's the morning shot just before the clouds came around and filled all it: https://vimeo.com/53380540 Yep, all to myself...
Sobering moment though is the two snowboarders stuck up on Rainier tonight. If you're going up this time of year, be prepared for the worse.
Here's the morning shot just before the clouds came around and filled all it: https://vimeo.com/53380540 Yep, all to myself...
Sobering moment though is the two snowboarders stuck up on Rainier tonight. If you're going up this time of year, be prepared for the worse.
ND, this report is a hit! Thanks for the great report and also I have checked in a few times to your TR for update on the overnight guys. I'd love to hear a trip report from those benighted.
NICE! I'm impressed that the Pass has enough to slide on. I figured you would still be skiing on the base. Good to be wrong.
Update sar found them from What i read. Good to hear
Yes it looks like the truck is running and has been moved forward. The car that was two spots over is still covered in snow though. Both of these vehicles were in the lot last night when we got down.
Thanks for the other number Amar and also for the webcam/telemetry links on your sight, they're a great resource.
Thanks for the other number Amar and also for the webcam/telemetry links on your sight, they're a great resource.
Good news. people are in the truck in the parking lot. So hoping for best
author=ND link=topic=26048.msg110049#msg110049 date=1352748617]
I tried calling MRNP office for a total of 15 minutes now to tell them where we saw foot traffic, no one picks up.
The best number to call to report anything (including an emergency in the park) is usually MRNP dispatch at (360) 569-6600.
author=David_Britton link=topic=26048.msg110061#msg110061 date=1352758305]
Interesti...
I hope they do also, it must have been a mighty cold night. If they didn't have so much as a compass I doubt they had a down layer and/or emergency blankets either.
I have never had service on the paradise side anywhere with AT&T. I did have full coverage with data on interglacier at Camp Curtis though. I woke up a few people with sunrise shots at 4:30am this summer :)
I have never had service on the paradise side anywhere with AT&T. I did have full coverage with data on interglacier at Camp Curtis though. I woke up a few people with sunrise shots at 4:30am this summer :)