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We put in an excellent XC skiing training session on that patch several weeks ago. Surprisingly good skating and schussing.
There was an inch or two of snow on the trail, but no ice. Still a little slippery in spots on the way back though. If you have yak traks, bring them just in case.
The music and mixing up the speeds gave it a PBS feel! Nice! It really felt like I was there, especially when you took a header - that's where I live, baby!
author=Dustin_B link=topic=25806.msg109148#msg109148 date=1350608596]
Good effort getting out there in the middle of the night. That is more motivation than I think I have ever had!
I agree - that takes Tay to the level Cray-Zay. With that attitude, you'll never want for first tracks.
Thanks for the report.
Is there ice on the hiking trail?
Is there ice on the hiking trail?
I left Paradise at 11:15 AM on Wednesday and started the descent from Muir around 3:15 (guess). I thought I was going to be too late to get the goods but it ending up being perfect conditions/timing (not to rub it in Brian). The ice was very edgeable and you could transition off the firm, new, wind blown snow and back to the ice without hesitation. I could see tracks from earlier in the day that did not penetrate the ice but I was able to break through the first half inch and that made all the d...
May I ask the question everyone is wondering.......Why so early?
In skiing I find the early worm gets frozen or has to break skin tracks all day ;)
In skiing I find the early worm gets frozen or has to break skin tracks all day ;)
Ah, you bought the carbons (TLT Performance), big mistake ;-), the Mountains are more durable :-)
author=FreeBird link=topic=25804.msg109116#msg109116 date=1350528532]
Conditions were better than expected today :)
Trumpets blare and church-bells ring! Better than expected... I gotta get down there!
I was too, I could have made it up the icefield on my crampons, but didn't want to chance buddy getting hurt. Bro's before snow? :) Anyways, gonna head out on my scrapa's on Saturday in some fresh snow (snow level 3k) and get those remaining turns in for oct.
We were waiting for you to ski by us on our way up...
author=andybrnr link=topic=25804.msg109124#msg109124 date=1350537598];D
The WX pattern for the coming days is looking promising...
Way to go get it, guys. The WX pattern for the coming days is looking promising...
I have to do Ruth. It is calling.
If I get turns in this Oct. it will be my first complete year in about 15 years. I hope the window in my life opens up :)
Congratulations on your first 12 months.
If I get turns in this Oct. it will be my first complete year in about 15 years. I hope the window in my life opens up :)
Congratulations on your first 12 months.
Wohoo! That snow looks beautiful. Thanks for the post.
It was better than I was expecting. Capped month 12 with a bluebird pow day...definately didn't expect that
It was cool meeting and riding with you guys. I got some video as well. I'll post it after an edit in a couple days
It was cool meeting and riding with you guys. I got some video as well. I'll post it after an edit in a couple days
Your downhill-walking shot up the Nisqually is mighty cool. Thanks!
Way to go on the first year, thanks for the pictures of Ruth. It makes me want to ski it again
Don
Don
Love the video! Nicely done.
"Ever'body wanna dance with
Sweet Little Sixteen"
Congratulations,
Chuck Berry
Sweet Little Sixteen"
Congratulations,
Chuck Berry
Another view: https://vimeo.com/51334742?action=share
Awesome day! Congrats we are both at #24 in a row.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr21V035I9A&feature=plcp
thanks for lunch1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr21V035I9A&feature=plcp
thanks for lunch1
author=samthaman link=topic=25757.msg108958#msg108958 date=1350057449]
Hows the dyna-tele setup working for you? are those the rottafella (SP?) heel throws?
I love the set-up and highly recommend it. The spring and bail parts are G3 I think, but they have a modified heel throw to fit over the heel welt on your boot instead of in the groove. This is necessary since the groove on tech compatible boots is taken up by the tech fitt...
Hows the dyna-tele setup working for you? are those the rottafella (SP?) heel throws?
Nice Mike, love the last picture.
author=jtack link=topic=25757.msg108933#msg108933 date=1349969506]
what could be more fun...
Not much! Might have added to our day if you'd been there to share it though. Next time, eh?
author=n16ht5 link=topic=25757.msg108941#msg108941 date=1349987243]
thanks for taking me along with the pics.. very nice. wish the weather would have held out for my vacation day.
author=andydc link=topic=25746.msg108897#msg108897 date=1349818538]
some fun slushy October turns.
October slush. Sounds dreamy. Soft snow is soft snow. : )
author=jtack link=topic=25740.msg108866#msg108866 date=1349733127]
...because I have had all summer to come up with some O.C.D. cooked plot to ski something un tested...
HA! I get this completely. Nice trip, and nice report. I'm just disappointed we couldn't share each other's crazy October cook-ups. Maybe if Winter is delayed beyond November, we'll put together something creative for next month :)
Very nice! Looks like you and I had the same weather and ski experiences from different parts of the state.
On a view day, the top of Ruth is one of the best places in the world to be. Great trip and glad it worked out.
Just a little walk back out, eh?
Just a little walk back out, eh?
author=telemack link=topic=25756.msg108944#msg108944 date=1349997978]
Was your E slope the sunlit face on the left of the first pic? We've looked at that in past years.
Hopefully we won't HAVE to go there in November.
The east facing slope I skied is not quite visible. I started from just below the summit scramble and dropped on the other side of the ridge behind the sun-covered slope you see lower down on the left....
Good solo effort to hit for the TAY cycle! 8) Travel rate sounded fast.
Was your E slope the sunlit face on the left of the first pic? We've looked at that in past years.
Hopefully we won't HAVE to go there in November.
Was your E slope the sunlit face on the left of the first pic? We've looked at that in past years.
Hopefully we won't HAVE to go there in November.
thanks for taking me along with the pics.. very nice. wish the weather would have held out for my vacation day.
I have been wondering about Ruth, thanks for the report.
You just keep raising the bar, what could be more fun than a long dusty hike, fall you go rock skipping accent/decent, a nasty frozen traverse,bullet proof sun cups, and a parting shot. PERFECT!
I might have ogled your skis up on the trail Sunday afternoon... can't ski due to an arm injury but we were jogging up there and it was lovely.
looks like a fun time & a beautiful autumn day. thanks for the invite, but i had one last rock climbing objective to go after before the dry weather ends. seems like i picked the last possible weekend to tick it off!
author=andydc link=topic=25746.msg108897#msg108897 date=1349818538]
All in all, a beautiful day featuring some fun slushy October turns.
"Slushy"? We be jealous! Did you ski on the S side of Pt. Ridge? Or did the N side soften up too?
sorry i couldn't make it guys. looks like a great day...
Chris...Holly looks like she is going to be an awesome ski partner!
Chris...Holly looks like she is going to be an awesome ski partner!
What a great trip! Amazing photos Yansen! I had a great time with you guys. Congratulations to James and Mack on their 5 year streaks. All I can say is that I wish my (~ 4 yr) streak that ended last year was still going strong... >:( Perhaps this will be the start of a new TAY streak for me! This was Holly's first glacier trip and I think the general consensus was that she did great, so glad I had her with me!
Here is a link to my photos from the trip
Here is a link to my photos from the trip
Your dedication to late season turns on the South is admirable! Nice photos and report!
A maritime dump for ending the SA season. You are bring the season. ;)
Great farewell gift from the southern snow goddess, hope she sends you home with pow for us, too.
Now I remember, some of that would be very nice about now, thanks for the report.
Gary, Is this the snow patch just up from PJ lake and off of Eagle Point?
I'm scheming.
I'm scheming.
Sick. Hopefully you bring all that snow up here.
Yea! Nice work for sure. I wish I could have come. Next year perhaps! I love fall weather--even if it means icy skiing. My wife and I were in the Leavenworth area and were inhaling smoke. So... those clear blue skies looked rather nice.
Ah man, great photos.. I really wish I could have come. Thanks for posting these
author=James Wells link=topic=25731.msg108847#msg108847 date=1349706320]
Perhaps we need to make sure to mention again just how long the FS road is. And bumpy! Definitely not worth going here.
Looks from Alex's photos that it probably IS worth the trip :)