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Awesome! Thanks for the beta. I'll be up there on Saturday, so this is just the information I needed.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
Your patience and persistence concerning that route have now payed dividends to you, your partner and even the rest of us who are ogling the photos.
Thanks for the excellent TR Amar.
Thanks for the excellent TR Amar.
Very good work! I like the clear descriptions and lots of photos. Very inspiring report
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Which way did you ski down?
I went straight up to the Whitman Crest and skied down pretty much the same way - on the third picture to the left of the frame, through the gap in the thin band of rocks. From there I dropped down the rollover on the second pictures which leads to the eastern crest of the Goat Cirque (short skin-up required), and then down fr...
Not a problem, get it while it lasts!
Mike Rolfs is the sticker maker, he was kind enough to make me one, and that picture is the back of my pickup.
Very nice adventure, Amar and Hanna. Really inspiring!
Looks like another wonderful trip, Amar! Wish I hadn't been moving, I would have loved to join you two.
I've climbed Ruth several times via the Hannegan pass route. I've always wondered whether one could just head straight up from the valley though, doesn't seem too steep and would make for a much more direct approach. Anyone tried it?
OK,
Not quite barely. In my mind, D suncups are really big (almost mogul-sized). C are large, B are not small but not that large and won't bounce you around too much. But it's just my personal scale so don't take it literally.
Not quite barely. In my mind, D suncups are really big (almost mogul-sized). C are large, B are not small but not that large and won't bounce you around too much. But it's just my personal scale so don't take it literally.
author=ps44 link=topic=25487.msg107686#msg107686 date=1344302132] Snow was suncupped a bit (size B?)
According to the Official Bra Size website you had barely any sun cups.
http://www.epicfunnypictures.com/funny/define-underwear-bra-size-bikini/
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Snow was suncupped a bit (size B?)
??? can you characterize that a bit better for me, please? I'm just not getting it..
;D
Good photos and effort. I loved that area when we first toured there 7/28-29. According to a PM from wolfs, you went up Goat Cirque. He said it's an informal name too.
We skinned your route to the S ridge of the cirque the first day, but couldn't see any way on to the Fryingpan through the clouds. Next day we booted slopes above and R of Summerland to 9000' between Meany and Whitman Crests, which looks like right near where you got. Which...
We skinned your route to the S ridge of the cirque the first day, but couldn't see any way on to the Fryingpan through the clouds. Next day we booted slopes above and R of Summerland to 9000' between Meany and Whitman Crests, which looks like right near where you got. Which...
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Thanks everyone for the kind words.
This was my 26th Rainier summit, and 22nd ski descent, via the 10th different route that I've skied or climbed.
See this thread (Accuracy in reporting) for more discussion of what counts as a summit on Rainier (and othe...
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Awesome! I want that sticker!
Yea, where can we get that sticker?
Up there this weekend, on foot. Lines to the valley floor still go. Upper slopes are cuppy but smooth-enough. Lower lines look possible but possibly consequential. One small crack near Ruth's summit. Traverse to Icy is in good shape, glacier travel straightforward.
I bet that water is cold, with ice bergs still floating around! Polar bear for sure.
I shouldn't have read your report. I'm distracted now and can't keep my mind on work.
I shouldn't have read your report. I'm distracted now and can't keep my mind on work.
Thanks everyone for the kind words.
This was my 26th Rainier summit, and 22nd ski descent, via the 10th different route that I've skied or climbed. My first climb on foot was in August 1998 via the DC, and first ski descent...
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What a great report. Congratulations to you and your partner Amar.
How many times have you climbed Mt. Rainier?
This was my 26th Rainier summit, and 22nd ski descent, via the 10th different route that I've skied or climbed. My first climb on foot was in August 1998 via the DC, and first ski descent...
I can't blame you for not waiting for me. Looks like you had the perfect day with the perfect partner. Think I might follow your lead sometime midweek if I can sneak out of work.
Nice report!
Nice report!
Great report, great photos!
Very impressive work, Amar and Pandora.
Way to work the mountain and stay safe.
Way to work the mountain and stay safe.
Really wish I could have cloned myself this weekend! Damn nice trip you two.
Looks wonderful! Congrats Amar :)
What a great report. Congratulations to you and your partner Amar.
How many times have you climbed Mt. Rainier?
How many times have you climbed Mt. Rainier?
For future reference, here is the Rainier forecast and the telemetry from Camp Muir on the opposite side of the Mountain during the weekend of this trip, which brought record heat to the lowlands of Western Washington. Seattle (SeaTac Airport) reached a high of 93 °F on both Saturday and Sunday, August 4-5, with Sunday's value setting a new record for the date. Very interesting to see the overnight lows at Camp Muir not drop below about 50 °F. Despite the warm temperatures, radiational cool...
Thanks for the general conditions update. Glad to hear things aren't too bad.
Saw a couple F15s fly by, maybe to salute friends climbing the summit?
I took the same pic of the diamonds, except mine were w/ the 'newer' Rossi logo ! (in the zone)
- J D's the man when it comes to photos ! I' ve got one of your Mt Hood north side pics from before. * what's the location of the glacial/ steeps pic
Wow! I haven't been up there in 3 weeks, and I wouldn't have expected any skiing would be left. I might have to return this weekend. Thanks.
Hurray for creative summer skiing.
Bet you had it to yourself.
Bet you had it to yourself.
Hey Silas (AKA Mick), It was great to ski with you last Friday! So, how many pairs of shorts do you stuff in your pack for a day of skiing? Inquiring mind(s) want to know...
We will be up skiing the Paradise Glacier tomorrow - hope to see you!
We will be up skiing the Paradise Glacier tomorrow - hope to see you!
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Hiked up to 7,600' on Wednesday evening with my adult son Casey. It was a beautiful warm and clear evening. Carrying camping gear was tough, but the chance to start from halfway up the next morning was worth it. The evening and morning light was also nice for the pictures. We had good skinning conditions the next day, and partial cloud cover kept it from getting too hot. The ski down was...
Still great skiing. Thanks Silas and team TLT5p, its been a hoot!! Now I think its time to get back on the bike.
Some photos of the past few days.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4379720970224.185214.1204161047&type=1
Some photos of the past few days.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4379720970224.185214.1204161047&type=1
I love that area....such a beautiful place to get summer turns! I've only been there once, but need to plan a return trip for sure!
Glad I could be there representing the poor old non-TLT5ers. More approach walking every day, but well worth it. My TR on NWH.
Nice work, Silas.
And taking care of us at the trailhead. ;)
And taking care of us at the trailhead. ;)
Love the summit shot of you all! Sounds like it was a great trip. Love the bikini ski too. The only one in his bikini was Silas on our trip last month. I wore my sports bra but was not about to ski in my undies.
Amar must have at least been in shorts...no? Great to see you up here visiting Steph! Would have loved to see Lander galloping behind you in a photo. I gather he was relegated to stay home with Dave.
Amar must have at least been in shorts...no? Great to see you up here visiting Steph! Would have loved to see Lander galloping behind you in a photo. I gather he was relegated to stay home with Dave.
Wow, You are really livin' it up! I hope you've left some snow for me up there :)
I'm surprised I haven't seen an updated report for Glacier Peak in a while. I hiked in that area last weekend and saw seven skiers (in different groups). Conditions look pretty good, but a lot of the lower stuff is melted. The section between White Pass and the ridge connected to White Mountain is too broken up to ski. You might be able to ski the other side of Red Pass, but who knows how much has melted. Doing so will probably mean some additional elevation gain, but you would be on s...
My buddies and I put in the first turns on that chute! The turns were fun, a little sun-cupped though. It got a lot better on our second lap. The pond skim was by far the highlight of the day. People were going huge, throwing 3's and backflips on the kicker at the end of the pond skim.
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The road is so smooth we could walk or jog it barefoot back to retrieve the cars.
Day before, I kept my socks on but carried my boots. Much nicer way to end the trip.