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author=Scottk link=topic=24878.msg105210#msg105210 date=1337973627]
Huge effort in 3 days given the extra road miles.
Hoping to press my kids bike trailer into service if I get to this trip this year to make those extra miles less brutal :)
Nice work E$ and Dan - I recall Skier 505 (Sjue) saying some time ago, a trip never seems to fail when Eric is along: Impressive in all regards.
Huge effort in 3 days given the extra road miles. That last day must have been brutal. Congratulations!
Good one! Thanks for sharing.... Great to sneak the weather window. I think that is why I went in August a while back, to make sure after all that walking I had a better chance.
Holy smoke! That is badass steep. Congratulations!
author=zwinters link=topic=24835.msg105112#msg105112 date=1337828804]
Did you see any climbers up on Liberty Bell and the Early Winter Spires? I wonder if the rock is still pretty wet/snowy up there...
I saw climbers up there last weekend. Most were approaching on skis or splits, and were carrying ice tools for the steep snow chutes and ramps below the rock, which actually looked surprisingly clean and dry from below. Snow only co...
Nice Tim -- sounds like a great day.
You two get the knarbar award of the year for sure! What's next? The N. Face of Big Four?!?!
Amazing and beautiful. You guys are not normal.
Just looking down that side of Black Peak last Friday literally made my head spin.
Just looking down that side of Black Peak last Friday literally made my head spin.
Somebody should give out trophies for this stuff. This would be another one. But then, your friggin' closet would be full. Thanks for the pics and story.
Thank you all! I appreciate your comments.
I just wanted to know "Does the snow still go to the bridge?" And (as usual) Amar delivers what those inquiring minds want to know.
Again....awesome guys. This one is a jewel. I remember Ross and I not having the guts to commit to this one in '04. I've wondered about it ever since. You guys proved to me that it's as steep as it looks. Epic! And awesome pics. Love 'em.
nice work! almost did the same trip! thanks for the TR.
Wow...steep...don't show those pictures to your Mother please. That's getting after it right there!
I might not need that second cup of coffee. But I might need a diaper change! That looks poop-your-pants steep from the photos alone.
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Looks invigorating! I don't think I'll need my second cup of coffee today after seeing those pics.
Looks invigorating! I don't think I'll need my second cup of coffee today after seeing those pics.
This:
...is a damn good photo.
author=hedonaut link=topic=24889.msg105149#msg105149 date=1337876383]
...is a damn good photo.
author=samthaman link=topic=24861.msg105042#msg105042 date=1337703863]
nice work guys, i was the exhausted solo guy you passed on the way in.
Funny thing is that Mike and I bantered for about an hour after we passed you thinking you had said "We" and seeing no partner, we couldn't figure out where the "we" was. Good to know you were in fact solo.
The boots are the TLT 700 - I've had...
author=Cdav link=topic=24819.msg105128#msg105128 date=1337838854]
Jeff I'll throw it out there right now- I'd be happy to go skiing with you any time. I love the sport and it's my life and my families.
Class... I mean, WORLD Class.
On a completely,it would seem unrelated topic to this post, thanks for the link about Tony, (the helicopter). I have worked with Tony for years, and did not know about these exploits. He is such a modest man of course, he would never toot his own horn. Over the years I have worked/ridden with hundreds of pilots, and he stands head and shoulders above the rest. His longline work is particularly impressive, things that even a very skilled pilot would find difficult, Tony makes look routine, all...
Hey Chris,
I posted some comments that were in bad taste when you were on your "Ski the 14ers" project. They were based on misguided egotism and jealousy; I'm sorry. It seems like you have great taste when it comes to doing nothing but a bunch of awesome skiing all over the world (while somehow making ends meet). I hope to run into you again out there some day.
Cheers,
Sky
*****
Way to get another run to the bridge...
I posted some comments that were in bad taste when you were on your "Ski the 14ers" project. They were based on misguided egotism and jealousy; I'm sorry. It seems like you have great taste when it comes to doing nothing but a bunch of awesome skiing all over the world (while somehow making ends meet). I hope to run into you again out there some day.
Cheers,
Sky
*****
Way to get another run to the bridge...
Just do everyone a favor and lock this thread. The TR isn't relevant to current conditions anyway and it's just going to turn into a Dav love/hate festival. There's a thread in Random Tracks if you want to be a fan boy or a hater. Take the same approach you did for the Baker snomo issue (recommending a thread in Random Tracks rather than derailing yet another Baker thread was an excellent idea).
Mr. Davenport,
First and formost, welcome to this great site! I must apologize for the behavior of this Jeff H. guy. Every crop seems to have a few bad apples...
It has been a great pleasure to watch your mountain exploits, from the early days of stomping huge drops, flashing AK lines, and now your ski mountainerring. (Your Denali trip, gave inspiration to a few good mutual friends of ours Miss. Walker and J. Florence, who are flying in, as we speak).
So keep up the great work an...
First and formost, welcome to this great site! I must apologize for the behavior of this Jeff H. guy. Every crop seems to have a few bad apples...
It has been a great pleasure to watch your mountain exploits, from the early days of stomping huge drops, flashing AK lines, and now your ski mountainerring. (Your Denali trip, gave inspiration to a few good mutual friends of ours Miss. Walker and J. Florence, who are flying in, as we speak).
So keep up the great work an...
Chris, I'm sorry that my trip report thread was used as a venue for criticism and comments which were hurtful. I appreciate you coming online here to openly address that criticism, but I wish that had not been necessary. It looks like Jeff has now deleted 4 of his posts in the thread above, which contained most of the negative comments.
I still think your trip was impressive, as do most of the people I've spoken with about it, and I was really glad to have crossed paths and...
I still think your trip was impressive, as do most of the people I've spoken with about it, and I was really glad to have crossed paths and...
Hello Everyone,.
This is the first time I have posted on any forum in many years. The comments of Jeff Huber, the man who publicly called me a "Gaper" at the beginning of my volcano road trip, have left a very bad taste in my mouth and are a sad example of a side of the ski community that unfortunately seems to exist online. Jeff I'll throw it out there right now- I'd be happy to go skiing with you any time. I love the sport and it's my life and my...
This is the first time I have posted on any forum in many years. The comments of Jeff Huber, the man who publicly called me a "Gaper" at the beginning of my volcano road trip, have left a very bad taste in my mouth and are a sad example of a side of the ski community that unfortunately seems to exist online. Jeff I'll throw it out there right now- I'd be happy to go skiing with you any time. I love the sport and it's my life and my...
Nice one, quite the slog in but well worth the effort.
Remote feel so close to home.
Remote feel so close to home.
A few more photos here:
https://plus.google.com/photos/108020093464137779979/albums/5745953443065185569
https://plus.google.com/photos/108020093464137779979/albums/5745953443065185569
On the 20th, the road was snow covered just past the treatment plant.
Congratulations on an epic effort--from marching the extra 14 miles with full load to beating the whiteout at the summit. N
Did you see any climbers up on Liberty Bell and the Early Winter Spires? I wonder if the rock is still pretty wet/snowy up there...
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I've seen the well-covered at Windy Pass while cars are parking a few hundred yards to the south. So I think it's a bit hard to tell unless you go over and take a peek, but then there are also a few places where the snow tends to pile up en route as well (e.g. that one switchback that is always eroded and rocky).
Road looked well covered at Windy Pass area. But I met a XC skier who had come from Hyak. He said he first attempted clockwise circuit but there were large bare patches, so he headed for Grand Junction instead. So a liittle bit of a wait yet I suppose.
Nice report. Any status of the road coming up to Windy pass from the Hyak side?
Most detailed mystery trip report ever!
'twas looking good from across the way...
was wondering where that sno mo whining was coming from... now I know
I imagine the snow won't be holding for the summer solstice again this year :(
was wondering where that sno mo whining was coming from... now I know
I imagine the snow won't be holding for the summer solstice again this year :(
author=niko link=topic=24867.msg105060#msg105060 date=1337721506]
Aptly named line, Ziegenbock. N
purely geographical, my dear Watson...
Nice!
Curious what is going on with your boots? I have the same tlt 700's given to me by Marcus. The toe grommets(?) Look a little skewed.
Any after pics?
Curious what is going on with your boots? I have the same tlt 700's given to me by Marcus. The toe grommets(?) Look a little skewed.
Any after pics?
What did Skyline Ridge look like? I am looking for a quick day outing this weekend and may be heading up that way. I haven't been up there in years.
I made it up that direction as well that day.
Thanks for posting. I have been wondering about that area and now need to add it to the list.
If we can avoid having another Baker TR turn into a snowmobile discussion that'd be great -- maybe someone can start a thread in Random Tracks (or revive one of the ones from years past).
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My crew parked at 2900 feet. Around 4 feet of snow (up to the top of the black&yellow caution signs) was covering the bridge about 1/8 mile from the trailhead, so I bet that will still be a few weeks with the winds that tend to insulate those drainages.
With the low-ish freezing level ~8-9k, we took our time and dropped off the summit around 3:45pm. The first few hundred feet never corned, but the rest of the descent was absolute perfection to un...
My crew parked at 2900 feet. Around 4 feet of snow (up to the top of the black&yellow caution signs) was covering the bridge about 1/8 mile from the trailhead, so I bet that will still be a few weeks with the winds that tend to insulate those drainages.
With the low-ish freezing level ~8-9k, we took our time and dropped off the summit around 3:45pm. The first few hundred feet never corned, but the rest of the descent was absolute perfection to un...
Fun and creative way to finish up your 6 year academic quest. Congrats -
Glad you guys had a good day too!
Looked a little thin at pine creek when we dropped the car off...
Nice work skiing to the car.
Looked a little thin at pine creek when we dropped the car off...
Nice work skiing to the car.
author=T. Eastman link=topic=24851.msg105031#msg105031 date=1337660779]
Not if continual violations of federal law occur...
I know this discussion belongs in the random tracks area to which Amar has directed us above, but I can't resist. Does that mean that we should shut down all interstate highways since everyone constantly drives above the speed limits? Enforcement of the law is what you are looking for.