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Thanks for the detailed report...was just thinking about this area.
Nice trip report ryan. Seems like you guys got redemption!
Sorry, guess my "light is right" imagination got away from me . . .
Nice work Scott and Andrew. Glad you finally got Glacier Scott - and glad the route worked out.
Looks like you were right on about the coverage. I need to stop the rest of my life for a couple day so I can enjoy a slice of that....
Looks like you were right on about the coverage. I need to stop the rest of my life for a couple day so I can enjoy a slice of that....
author=gregL link=topic=21410.msg91651#msg91651 date=1310151743]
Now that's style. Leather boots and three-pins with Trabs!
What three-pins ??? Silas never mentioned any....Maybe he had NO bindings to go super light.
author=ryanl link=topic=21418.msg91686#msg91686 date=1310191365]
I may be misunderstanding, but I'm pretty sure Monika and I skied what you're describing as the Cool Glacier Headwall. Here's our line:
Opps, you're correct. So that's the line we should call Monika's Couloir. It's much more impressive that the line we skied (see below) and more fitting for her. The difference in snow cover...
Great trip you guys! What a great place to spend a nice weather window.
I may be misunderstanding, but I'm pretty sure Monika and I skied what you're describing as the Cool Glacier Headwall. Here's our line:
I may be misunderstanding, but I'm pretty sure Monika and I skied what you're describing as the Cool Glacier Headwall. Here's our line:
W side Fremont looked well melted out 4 July already, just one possible finger just below L/O and that one didn't look to touch bottom. Pic is from 4 July.
Wow. My wife and I did Clark Saturday - Monday and saw your tracks on Sunday. We speculated who was this crazy. Now we know. Excellect work!
Very cool trip, I enjoyed the read.
BTW, nice to meet you at Silver on Wednesday....thanks again for grabbing my hat.
Randy
BTW, nice to meet you at Silver on Wednesday....thanks again for grabbing my hat.
Randy
The west side of the ridge trail from the Lookout all the way back south to Frozen Lake had maybe four short patches of snow on it a week ago. Only one of them looked big enough to still be there this weekend. I presume you are planning a hike and not a ski? As you can see from Altasnob's picture, the best way in there to ski from Sunrise would be into one of the north facing basins and over the east ridge seen in his photo on the left and up to the lookout or the 7291...
can't say what the West side of Fremont looks like but here's a pic of the East side from last weekend
Beautiful trip, trip report, and attitudes. Great stamina. I've never been as tired in my life as after a Shuksan climb via Fisher Chimneys and that was without Baker. Fred Becky calls that "an interesting and tortuous route". Thanks for sharing some true BC touring.
We are pondering a trip to Fremont from Sunrise this weekend. Did you happen to notice what the coverage was like on the route to Fremont from Sunrise?
In particular I was wondering what the west side of the south ridge (where the summer trail goes up) looks like?
Any advice you can offer based on your previous experience with Fremont is most welcome ;)
In particular I was wondering what the west side of the south ridge (where the summer trail goes up) looks like?
Any advice you can offer based on your previous experience with Fremont is most welcome ;)
DAMN, Jessie! Way to get after it, girl. :-)
Nicely written report Jessie and way to nail it at the last minute. Bet you are glad you skied that instead of the Bend camping/party. I guess we kind of had a little party to celebrate none the less albeit late. I would so love to add a photo from that but best not. ;)
I am curios at what month the photo from Amar was taken and how similar to your current said conditions it is? It looks like August type conditions.
Nice work to you both! 8)
I am curios at what month the photo from Amar was taken and how similar to your current said conditions it is? It looks like August type conditions.
Nice work to you both! 8)
author=tomd link=topic=21401.msg91577#msg91577 date=1310074954]
Dear Sirs ,
Any Green Trails Map will show that it is illegal to operate snowmobiles on Silver Peak .
Any questions call U.S.F.S. North Bend District L.E.O. Mac Intosh and am certain that he can help clarify this , ( 425) 888-1421
I checked in at the NB ranger station last week and the ranger said there was no closure orders in effect in the pass area.
author=airpoppoff link=topic=21401.msg91581#msg91581 date=1310077355]
I just got off the phone with him, he said if you need a better map he can help clarify this, his number is ( 425) 888-1421
;D
Superb and magnificent! All heart.
Perfect Ryan! :)
Perfect Ryan! :)
Is the road open all the way through the park now?
Thanks, Kyle, Scott & Donn. That line definitely deserves some more skiing in its future!
What a beautiful way to honor Monika, and what a herculean effort!
well done and downright honorific, Gregg and Ryan. and as always, well-written Ryan. stoked for the new traverse, and for you guys.
That run never fails to be four stars!!
That is a good idea going in with the gps to make the "get-out" route!
That is a good idea going in with the gps to make the "get-out" route!
author=niko link=topic=21053.msg90004#msg90004 date=1307341559]
When I confronted his sidekick a little higher, the first thing she said was "We have seven clients" (as though that made any difference) and then started giving me a lecture on the benefits of wearing a helmet even though I had told her I got hit in the chest and narrowly missed being hit in the face. Mountain Madness does not own this--or any other mountain.
Niko
Wow you guys are monsters.
Are we sure Greg Hill didn't clone himself twice and have two really good costumes?
Are we sure Greg Hill didn't clone himself twice and have two really good costumes?
yeah, plenty of snow still and it doesn't seem to be melting too fast.
smilesinor, the mt loop is fully open so you can drive in circles until you get sick!
smilesinor, the mt loop is fully open so you can drive in circles until you get sick!
Now that's style. Leather boots and three-pins with Trabs!
Beautiful trip, and well told, Ryan! Thanks for the report.
wish i had gone with you. love it.
author=alecapone link=topic=21400.msg91633#msg91633 date=1310143267]
I agree with Ryan. You've had an awesome, well earned year Eric. Done yet?
Thanks all was a fun ski and great season so far! Would like to get on the west routes of Rainier if the weather allows within the next couple of weeks. Anyone interested??
You guys ROCK! So psyched you pulled it off! I like the implication in the title - isn’t Baker the standard approach for Shuksan?
I'd have to say this is one of the more praise worthy trip reports I've seen! Awe-inspiring!! I don't think my old crepid body during its prime could have pulled off such a feat!
Well done fellas, an awesome if somewhat grueling trip!
author=Donski link=topic=21401.msg91618#msg91618 date=1310126457]
I'm also struck with the fact it's July, and people are debating over the use of snowmobiles.
Honestly, its really the only reason we did it, we knew with the snow depth with what it was in June, it would be no problem to make it to July, granted the snow had melted more than 10-15 feet in 30 days, it still happened!
author=jesski link=topic=21399.msg91540#msg91540 date=1309999725]
Katuz Cleaver Ascent/ East Success Glacier Coulior Ski Descent
It quickly became apparent that Casey's fitness surpassed my own, and as we had chosen to climb unroped, I suggested he continue at a pace he saw fit, and that we would rejoin one another upon the descent. I was concerned, too, that with my slower pace, the sun might warm our snow beyond perfection as well as the r...
Wow.
Falling asleep at a stoplight - better than on the highway! Sort of reminds me of my own experience of being honked at while waiting for a four way stop sign to turn green the morning after a much more mundane tour (Snowking) some years back.
Falling asleep at a stoplight - better than on the highway! Sort of reminds me of my own experience of being honked at while waiting for a four way stop sign to turn green the morning after a much more mundane tour (Snowking) some years back.
It wasn't the cliff/waterfall in the photo bellow was it? I imagine the marks from 2 weeks ago are probably gone, but if it was here I apologize for leading you astray.......but at least you didn't get on TOP of the waterfall. That was an interesting evening.
author=Jim Oker link=topic=21408.msg91586#msg91586 date=1310085306]
we only had to walk a little past the car-blocking berm to reach a snow strip that was between one and...
Bravo!!!
Your a classy guy Ryan. Thanks for the great write up!
Your a classy guy Ryan. Thanks for the great write up!
I agree with Ryan. You've had an awesome, well earned year Eric. Done yet?
gettin' Vertical Woman.. Way to go Jessie!
Great write up.
Great write up.
I don't think that anyone will make the argument that they really ENJOY the sound of a snowmobile. They are annoying as holy hell.
Turbo four strokes are making headway though, so hopefully soon I can listen to a nice whoooossshhhhh sound, instead of the angry bees.
To me sleds are a great tool to get somewhere far away quickly. Without a sled places like Gallagher are just simply not a viable option mid winter. Another great example here is New Year...
Turbo four strokes are making headway though, so hopefully soon I can listen to a nice whoooossshhhhh sound, instead of the angry bees.
To me sleds are a great tool to get somewhere far away quickly. Without a sled places like Gallagher are just simply not a viable option mid winter. Another great example here is New Year...
Is the mountain loop highway open yet coming from Granite Falls?
Wow.
Awesome trip, guys.
Think I'll go take a nap now ::)
Awesome trip, guys.
Think I'll go take a nap now ::)
Great TR and images. My old body is tired reading the long adventure. The before and after photos are wonderful. Your comment about falling asleep at a traffic light brings back memories of past adventures. ;)
wow! fantastic! Congratulations to you both. Very inspiring.
great write up too. love that line -
great write up too. love that line -
author=ryanl link=topic=21413.msg91613#msg91613 date=1310113862]
my sense of what was immediate continued to grow.
author=Donski link=topic=21401.msg91618#msg91618 date=1310126457]
Wow, I never knew such hospitality still existed! People offering burgers and brews to perhaps unknown strangers, assuming I'm understanding this post correctly.
This is typical sledder behavior. The more I ride and encounter sledders, the more I realize they are some of the best people around...
Here is one of our winter BBQ's! http://www....