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Thanks for the update. Hopefully we will see some new snow soon.
Everything about the Dyatlov Pass incident reeks of avalanche. Dismantled tent partially buried in snow which was ripped open from the inside, 4 of the 9 members of the party found buried in a gully (read: terrain trap), extreme trauma caused by a high amount of pressure (as if the victims were "squeezed" like a ketchup bottle).
Mind you it's just speculation, but it seems like a slide could've hit the tent spurring a hurried evacuation of its occupants who scurrie...
Mind you it's just speculation, but it seems like a slide could've hit the tent spurring a hurried evacuation of its occupants who scurrie...
Is that THE Louis Dawson? Gracing the pages of TAY? I always knew this was a classy place. Now confirmed.
Thank Alpental; sorry abt that, will respect the rules in the future.
Sorry for thread drift, but Pipedream, that is one hell of a story! I think I'm scarred for life!
peteboy - bingo.
Pipe...(nice name)...wow, no, I'd not heard of it...but thanks for the fodder on my next night out. Yeah, gee, thanks!!!
Pipe...(nice name)...wow, no, I'd not heard of it...but thanks for the fodder on my next night out. Yeah, gee, thanks!!!
Ever heard of the Dyatlov Plass incident? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident
Spooks the hell out of me.
Spooks the hell out of me.
author=LearnToTurn link=topic=22767.msg97080#msg97080 date=1323841055]
someone with quite a bit of nerve had booted up and skied a side chute above that.
If I'm following you correctly, the zone you're describing is Cookie Monster. A few friends of mine bagged it about a week ago when the snow was still soft.
Had that same experience, 15 years ago - snowed well during the day, headed up after work alone figuring I could top out and start down before dark, in broken post-storm clouds; as I reached the top, full darkness fell. No headlamp. I'm cooked. Just then the full moon rose from behind the ridge and lit up everything - at least enough for me to think I could see. But you can't really see the surface features, you just think you can. And that's what mat...
http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=22455.0
Great pics! On a side note, if your ice axe doesn't get returned, someone is selling one on the yard sale page for $60.
Beautiful photos. Way to get out there and tag an iconic summit. Louie jinxed his jeep with his previous comment. Hope it wasn't to difficult to fix.
Silas
where are you parking to stay out of the way ?
thanks
where are you parking to stay out of the way ?
thanks
Way to enjoy the sun.
The invincible Jeep got moody? What SPOT message did you use? A pre-programmed car trouble message?
The invincible Jeep got moody? What SPOT message did you use? A pre-programmed car trouble message?
author=zwinters link=topic=22761.msg97063#msg97063 date=1323822102]
The snow made for an impressively terrible ski descent, but we focused on the views instead of the snow and managed to enjoy ourselves.
Love it. Way to go boys....
author=samthaman link=topic=22746.msg97042#msg97042 date=1323796508]
^^ got weekend plans? ;D
Haha, yes actually. I'm taking the train home to Oregon for early Christmas with my parents. I'll be skiing on Hood on Friday and maybe Saturday.
Looks like bad ideas gone bad is going to have at least one more weekend ;)
^^ got weekend plans? ;D
author=chmnyboy link=topic=22746.msg97032#msg97032 date=1323756064]
Man, even in the dark you can tell Brian is tailgunning.
Yeah, the long exposure shots didn't really do it justice though ;)
Sam - looking forward to getting out on one of your "bad ideas" that is actually bad one of these days!
JH - I brought a tripod up that night, there was no way I could hand hold a camera for that long
Chimneyboy - HAHAHA
As for full-rez, I probably won't post them, both because they take up a ton of server space and slow down load times wherever they're poster, BUT, if anyone wants a full-rez version for a desktop background or whatever, I'd be happy to email one. PM me if interested.
Chimneyboy - HAHAHA
As for full-rez, I probably won't post them, both because they take up a ton of server space and slow down load times wherever they're poster, BUT, if anyone wants a full-rez version for a desktop background or whatever, I'd be happy to email one. PM me if interested.
Man, even in the dark you can tell Brian is tailgunning.
Thanks! Ryan.... These words were written by my brother (Andy).... I am not sure why it was posted with my name.... It is all good! Cheers!
Like Andy said he underestimated the trip....I think he thought the trip started where most people sled or drive (summer) to the main parking lot....
For me it was interesting (mentally taxing) because I knew it was going to be an almost 40km return day(40km pace?)... Andy under the assumption it would be about 20km(faster pace)... Inte...
Like Andy said he underestimated the trip....I think he thought the trip started where most people sled or drive (summer) to the main parking lot....
For me it was interesting (mentally taxing) because I knew it was going to be an almost 40km return day(40km pace?)... Andy under the assumption it would be about 20km(faster pace)... Inte...
Great trip Mike! That picture looking down on you is fantastic.
Way cool. Glad you found cornish snow - under the moon! I still remember my first moon ski on St. Helens mabey 20yrs ago. I try every winter full moon, and get clear skies maybe once every other winter. I've given up finding powder pockets.
Pics were taken w/ a tripod? Monopod? The headlamp traces realy make the shots!
Pics were taken w/ a tripod? Monopod? The headlamp traces realy make the shots!
The photos are amazing!
The depth and stylisation reminds me of the ViewMaster I had as a child.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/View-Master
Any chance you'll post high res versions? Those would be a treat.
The depth and stylisation reminds me of the ViewMaster I had as a child.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/View-Master
Any chance you'll post high res versions? Those would be a treat.
author=trees4me link=topic=22746.msg97006#msg97006 date=1323723484]
Diggin the night photos. What kind of exposure time did you use?
Most of the exposures were around 30s to allow time for the skiers to move through the frame and leave light trails. Often that much time wasn't required to properly expose the photo though... plenty of light on a full moon night.
Glad you guys like the photos!
Wonderful pictures, they take moon light skiing to the next level, thanks for the post.
Great report! I never thought of doing this, but it is definitely in my to do list now.
Diggin the night photos. What kind of exposure time did you use?
Great job finding great conditions so early in the season!
Regarding the snowpark plowing: They won't do anything until the snowmobilers start complaining. Contract broken between WA and snowpark permit holders. Kinda justifies scoffing that the requirement doesn't it?
Regarding the snowpark plowing: They won't do anything until the snowmobilers start complaining. Contract broken between WA and snowpark permit holders. Kinda justifies scoffing that the requirement doesn't it?
Susan and I skated Cabin Creek on Sunday. A few trivially avoidable brown patches in the snow. I'd never skated before - what a fabulous and humbling workout. To a neophyte, the grooming seemed quite nice, even late in the day. Headed back tomorrow morning before our ski rental expires.
It was fun to try something new to do before the pow returns. REI's $28 "one day" rental actually spans three days, and I imagine other vendors may do the same. So much more fun th...
It was fun to try something new to do before the pow returns. REI's $28 "one day" rental actually spans three days, and I imagine other vendors may do the same. So much more fun th...
Dorothea doesn't spend much time on TAY, but I'll pass on your greeting, Garth. She still mentions that 100th anniversary trip and your authentic gear and costume: http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=12785.0
Greeto runcle. I think your allusion to the illusion that I'm elusive is outdated, but I'm still mostly zigging when others zag.
Greeto runcle. I think your allusion to the illusion that I'm elusive is outdated, but I'm still mostly zigging when others zag.
Fantastic tag guys! Way to take advantage of the high pressure and score a nice line!
impressive work in that minivan
That's about what I encountered today on the NW side of the Hill and the remnants of some pretty big rollies resulting from the rain. The roads were treacherous today on the way down with once vehicle seen on it's side and another in the ditch. See pics in rd. conditions area.
It's been almost completely clear above 3000 feet up there every day since the beginning of the inversion. Fortunately, that's coming to a close. The only powder I found was in sheltered tr...
It's been almost completely clear above 3000 feet up there every day since the beginning of the inversion. Fortunately, that's coming to a close. The only powder I found was in sheltered tr...
Thanks for the report.
Was up scouting last Wednesday and it was gorgeous above the clouds. The pitches looked actually reasonably well covered and quite inviting! Attached a shot of hurricane hill as sunset.
Was up scouting last Wednesday and it was gorgeous above the clouds. The pitches looked actually reasonably well covered and quite inviting! Attached a shot of hurricane hill as sunset.
That's some good news; thanks for the report.
Looks and sounds like an amazing day Amar. Thanks for sharing the report and photos!
Nice job Amar. Looks like a memorable ski!
Good to see the old duffers out enjoying the day! Is that an illusion or is that the phantom G. Vogt? ;)
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Thanks for giving up turns to hang with the geezers today, Robie! XC is even more pleasant if you remember your footbeds next time. ;...
I remember skiing with Robie one day when he had his boots on the wrong feet ;D Actually, he had put the liners in the wrong boots and the correct boots on each foot.
Not sure how accurate this is, but sounds like the Muir cam is fogged internally?
"...don't expect anyone to go up and defog the camera lens until spring..."
http://rainiervolunteers.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-webcam-at-longmire.html
Thanks for the outstanding report, as usual, Amar!
"...don't expect anyone to go up and defog the camera lens until spring..."
http://rainiervolunteers.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-webcam-at-longmire.html
Thanks for the outstanding report, as usual, Amar!
Great TR and route selection. ;)
Fantastic report..way to dial it all in.
Postscript: Looking at the telemetry from Paradise and Muir pasted below, it is clear that the window for skiing nice corn was very short this time. Increasing SW winds hit Muir by 4pm Friday, becoming strong in the evening and overnight, and temperatures fell by several degrees. If these strong winds and falling temps had arrived 4-6 hours earlier, Nisqually Chute might have stayed frozen and crusty all day.
As for Thursday Dec 8, the temps were about 3-5 degrees cooler at Muir and 6...
As for Thursday Dec 8, the temps were about 3-5 degrees cooler at Muir and 6...
Like the instruction manual says: "In case of sudden unexpected loss of jet propulsion power, always initiate take-off in the self-arrest position."
Hi to Dorothea - I think she was in on the Longmire re-enactment of March 2009?