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The gate opening depends on overnight snowfall and staffing, see http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/winter-travel.htm for more info and a useful table of how the closing time changes throughout the winter. Whether the road opens at all is determined by this matrix: http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/upload/winter-road-opening-matrix.pdf
Estimated road opening times based on snowfall, copied from the Rainier climbing rangers' blog http://mountrainierclimbing.blogspot.com/:
Estimated road opening times based on snowfall, copied from the Rainier climbing rangers' blog http://mountrainierclimbing.blogspot.com/:
Thanks for the TR. New to the area and looking to make my first ski outing in the area and this looks like a great one to start with. One question, what time does the gate open in the morning? I swear I read somewhere that it closes at 5pm but haven't been able to find when it opens. I imagine that a parks pass is also needed to get in, right? Thanks again.
Jesus! in Adidas - the song was better than the skiing ;D
Looks like you had a couple of nice runs! We crossed paths near the lower end of the meadow. It was a great day to be out!
DH
DH
author=k-root link=topic=22534.msg96251#msg96251 date=1322611119]
and for the piccy
Nice tour, and nice piccy Ken! Nice to see that you are down-under the influence, still. Ski ya soon.
Great TR and images. Watching this video and the recent one at Whistler reminds me of the power of avalanches.
Awesome TR! Great photos and video. It must have been an experience to watch that massive avalanche. Thanks!
Kenny - That is one really nice photograph.
and the learning curve for me is pretty vertical;
photograph of Amar Andalkar a few hundred feet above pebble creek.
photograph of Amar Andalkar a few hundred feet above pebble creek.
another piccy
Amar, thanks for the ski crampon technique suggestion, it made a huge difference.
Kenny
Amar, thanks for the ski crampon technique suggestion, it made a huge difference.
Kenny
Great pics Amar!
It was an awesome sunset!
We experienced similar conditions on the Paradise.
Wind buff with icy patches up high improving to 3" to 4" inches of powder in the flats all the way to 4th crossing. Some of the sunnier slopes down low had a crust on them too.
When I saw your car in the parking lot close to sunset, and looked up at the snowfield in spectacular lighting, I wished I could be back up top for one more run.
Here are a few photo�...
It was an awesome sunset!
We experienced similar conditions on the Paradise.
Wind buff with icy patches up high improving to 3" to 4" inches of powder in the flats all the way to 4th crossing. Some of the sunnier slopes down low had a crust on them too.
When I saw your car in the parking lot close to sunset, and looked up at the snowfield in spectacular lighting, I wished I could be back up top for one more run.
Here are a few photo�...
author=ShailCaesar! link=topic=22534.msg96237#msg96237 date=1322597376]
How do you like your Stokes? I've got last years and they rock, but apparantly this years model has a superior forward binding position?
My Stokes are even older than yours, I got them in April 2010 (just after they were introduced in mid-season that winter, if I recall correctly).
I love them so far, I've mainly used them as a powde...
Here is a link to a few more photos of the avalanche off of Nisqually Ice Fall. We turned around at 9000' because of the increasing boilerplate and then had fine skiing down to Pan point turning skiers left down to Mazama Ridge and on down to the road.
https://picasaweb.google.com/102519030898366604944/NisquallyCleaverAvy11282011?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMPvw-DIpurq1gE&feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/102519030898366604944/NisquallyCleaverAvy11282011?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMPvw-DIpurq1gE&feat=directlink
Great TR again Amar! Your the reason I've started to do this cockamamie sport ;D How do you like your Stokes? I've got last years and they rock, but apparantly this years model has a superior forward binding position?
Back in the saddle 8) or should we say dynafits ;)
Did my first ski since my knee rehab, beautiful day, nice snow, no problems; just went to above Alta Vista and back to check how well my knee would do.
Nice you got out. Thanks for the update on conditions sounds OK even after all the rain.
thanks!
and thanks for the heads up on the link.
i'll likely be going back there this winter - i'll try to remember to let you know when.
and thanks for the heads up on the link.
i'll likely be going back there this winter - i'll try to remember to let you know when.
Great pictures! Man I miss that place. I was a ski instructor there in the late 80's long before I knew anything about touring. The north and south backcrountry areas is where we played. Skinny skis and backcountry snow were a tough combo some days! BTW your Picasa link doesn't work unless you take off the # symbol. https://picasaweb.google.com/116063516989875244676/CementBasin20111127
I really need to get back up there.
I really need to get back up there.
There was a party on the summit today. Blue sky and all kinds of smoked salmon. Dog's where fighting over it.
Great footage and video!!Sweeeet!
author=silaswild link=topic=22516.msg96174#msg96174 date=1322518140]thin crust over a foot of unconsolidated sugar.
"unconsolidated sugar?" I call it "polenta" ie. corn mush . . .
My stoke ratio is way too low... great video Allen! Nice stills too.
I think Allen is running in pole position for highest stoke/post count ratio of any TAYer.
and a bump for this sweet vid
and a bump for this sweet vid
author=Edgesport link=topic=22491.msg96140#msg96140 date=1322457045]forgot to answer that, but yes
So your 09 trip you booted the face, and 2011 you skinned up from the east?
that photo of that ridge... taken from lower on Gnarl where the cliffs start forming looking for other chutes to ski. (notice the foreground in the picture... or lack of) Have not found any entrance yet, and don't know if I will keep investigating hav...
author=Edgesport link=topic=22491.msg96140#msg96140 date=1322457045]
I have looked at maps and wondered if one could go from Tilly Jane, up to the Spur, over and down to Lamberson, into Newton and exit Heather. Might make a nice one-nite trip in the spring.... perhaps it could even be done in the January/February dry spell's we get.
you can certainly do that but there is not much in the way of turns save a few short pitches and a...
more pictures here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/116063516989875244676/CementBasin20111127
https://picasaweb.google.com/116063516989875244676/CementBasin20111127
author=Koda link=topic=22491.msg96134#msg96134 date=1322453885">...
here is another TR of mine to ski the main chute in Gnarl Ridge it looks like I could have named it more appropriately since Gnarl ridge or Lamberson Butte actually was more the objective...
Feb 20, 2011, Mt Hood, Newton
The main chute in Gnarl is a fun ski
Hyak pillows http://www.flickr.com/photos/koelle/
here is another TR of mine to ski the main chute in Gnarl Ridge it looks like I could have named it more appropriately since Gnarl ridge or Lamberson Butte actually was more the objective...
Feb 20, 2011, Mt Hood, Newton
The main chute in Gnarl is a fun ski
Feb 20, 2011, Mt Hood, Newton
The main chute in Gnarl is a fun ski
author=blackdog102395 link=topic=22491.msg96127#msg96127 date=1322446386]
Yes, the ride back down the ridge was a bit gripping due to tired legs and tight trees, but nice turns were had once the trees opened up. The cat track solves the tight tree problem, as well as finding a route across the Clark. Gnarl would be a solid tour with a whole lot of up and down, but in the right conditions I bet it would be well worth the effort. I'd love to hear from s...
Outstanding video. Keep this stuff coming, and thanks!
Man, big ups to the three 'a ya. Craig and I turned around at dawn when we left the rain on the windshield to find a hard crust and 20-30 mph blow in the parking lot. Never put the skis on - just sulked back to Bellingham. So much for "snow until 10."
author=Edgesport link=topic=22491.msg96121#msg96121 date=1322442689]
As the first one out finding a bridge across the Clark required some scouting. The bridge I did find was better than the scary log crossing from last year at this time. I had limited time for a tour and I ended up bailing about halfway up and skiing the trees back into Clark. It saves so much time having a cat track for the run out. But we shouldn’t have long to wait before they get it p...
author=Seth link=topic=22472.msg96103#msg96103 date=1322423698]Crispin skiing with fixed heals?
He might not pick them up all day, but he COULD.
The 1 more run was worth it. Nice to meet you and your partners. Let me know if you ever have room for 1 more splitter.
As the first one out finding a bridge across the Clark required some scouting. The bridge I did find was better than the scary log crossing from last year at this time. I had limited time for a tour and I ended up bailing about halfway up and skiing the trees back into Clark. It saves so much time having a cat track for the run out. But we shouldn’t have long to wait before they get it put in though. It is a great zone with a lot of terrain options for any type of...
author=spionin link=topic=22479.msg96111#msg96111 date=1322435780]
looks ROUGH! it's amazing you made it despite the lack of smoked salmon!
:)
Tell me about it V. And no caipirinahs when we hit our high point either. Yeah, it was rough.
looks ROUGH! it's amazing you made it despite the lack of smoked salmon!
:)
:)
author=stoudema link=topic=22491.msg96101#msg96101 date=1322423218]
Looks really nice! I'd love to get up that way sometime this winter. Let me know if you're ever looking for a partner....
Certainly will be heading back this winter, especially once the cat track gets laid down. I definitely want to make it over to Gnarl once the chutes fill in. I'll shoot you a PM next time I head that way. Feel free to do the...
Is it true? Did I see a video of Crispin skiing with fixed heals?
Looks really nice! I'd love to get up that way sometime this winter. Let me know if you're ever looking for a partner....
author=Zap link=topic=22488.msg96082#msg96082 date=1322373862]Yes, Whisper the white wonder dog is not only our photographer, she is also our driver, guide, nutritionist, and therapist. She usually wears a cape. :)
Great TR and photos. Looks like you've got 2 dedicated skiing buddies, plus a competent photographer. ;)
Should work now. I didn't have the link enabled as "public." Sorry 'bout that.
linky no worky
(or is it just me?)
(or is it just me?)