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Laps on Heliotrope would have been good for sure.....Somehow the Summit always calls....
Thanks again for the great skin track to the summit....
Cheers!
Thanks again for the great skin track to the summit....
Cheers!
Yes I have wanted to time two good weather days (and stabilty) to get these done in two days....The North Face of Cheakamus was a good Bonus, especially to ski it in powder in stable conditions....
Can Am Challenge....
Can Am Challenge....
We crossed paths with you on your way down (we turned-around well below treeline as planned, partly due to time constraints, but also to avoid open slopes higher up). Stability in the open areas seemed sketchy as expected so avoided that terrain (though still ski-cut a few small rollers with no results). Also, Shot 10 at Alpental looked like it slid naturally overnight (fresh avy debris-covered snow apron visible from the parking lot).
Nice morning for unseasonably good pow!
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Nice morning for unseasonably good pow!
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sweet line .. pure awesomeness .. congrats on the 1st descent
Confusion dispelled and rumors disconfirmed- congrats on an aesthetic first descent!
not silly at all... been looking for more recent local feedback, so thanks aj !
Condition reports, while lacking the sparkle of glory are still the meat - or at least the tofu - or let's just say the protein, of trip reports...
Condition reports, while lacking the sparkle of glory are still the meat - or at least the tofu - or let's just say the protein, of trip reports...
Thanks, Oyvind, Bigeo. It's comforting to know we weren't the first to suffer as a result of trying to be smart...
Think of what a difference another chair, to the bottom of the valley, would make, improving the vertical on C8 for day skiers and making the return from Shuksan so much more pleasant. Come on, Mt Baker owners, it's a small investment.
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Think of what a difference another chair, to the bottom of the valley, would make, improving the vertical on C8 for day skiers and making the return from Shuksan so much more pleasant. Come on, Mt Baker owners, it's a small investment.
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author=Kenji link=topic=20620.msg88046#msg88046 date=1303840207">
Surely, here it is: Chair North
Thank you! - Much appreciated!
It was very similar on the Alpental side as of Tuesday (very early) morning. Soooo maybe just shy of a foot now on the north faces in that area?
Thanks for the conditions report, T. Must've been good to get a morning burn. Shoulda coulda woulda joined...sounds like it might still be worth a 1/2 day tomorrow or Sat.
I guess we'll just leave it in the realm of rumor for now- I was thinking somebody else might have more info. Seems like it's not my place to start name dropping non TAY members regarding rumors on the internet.
Mr Wild. Any chance of some photos??
My experience echos Oyvinds. I skied the WS twice last winter. The first time, I followed a distinct track that traversed from the clearcut into the trees on skiers right and quicky petered out. The downward traverse towards the bottom of the drainage got ugly, so I hiked back uphill, coming out near the base of C8. Back at the clearcut, I found wands and flagging that lead, more or less, straight downslope to the valley bottom. There was a group of Koreans working on a new route on Shuksan last...
Hi Niko - we parked underneath the Eagles at the gate / turnoff road to the white salmon lodge. I have done the diagonal traverse downwards and it sucks. I have done the higher traverse and that is doable ok. I do prefer to go up the road towards C8, take the spur road on left just before the short uphill to the chair, at the end of this road drop the clearcut to valley bottom. This is really fast with the snowpack we have now. You do loose elevation, but i think it...
not exactly news to me now .. having already read your's and jace's great reports and drooled over all of j's awesome photos .. but this trip still blows me away dude ... you know how i feel about your loss .. and not exactly stellar weather either .. way to get out there guys and get er done in spite of all the hardships! can't wait for the next edition .. be safe as always
Thank you for the kind responses they are truly appreciated.
Lowell that photo is amazing.
Lowell that photo is amazing.
"I was surprised
to see so much new snow there was.Luckily Louie and Gregg we're ahead of us
and they broke trail right to the summit."
Very surprised! Could not believe the depth and quality of the snow. the smart thing would have been to lap heliotrope but we were on a mission to get to the ski area.:)
to see so much new snow there was.Luckily Louie and Gregg we're ahead of us
and they broke trail right to the summit."
Very surprised! Could not believe the depth and quality of the snow. the smart thing would have been to lap heliotrope but we were on a mission to get to the ski area.:)
Thanks for your report. As usual, I am envious(green). Great pics and thanks for all the labels on the NWHikers TR. Hook Creek, eh?
Hi Oyvind:
Excellent ski & report. I'm writing to ask you about the quote below. A friend and I attempted Shuksan one day after you but had to abort the trip because of an equipment glitch. We parked at the lodge, got up at 3AM, left around 3:30 (mistake), followed the boundary road leading to C-8 lift, cut across (mistake?) the clear cut, then descended diagonally through the trees and a bunch of gullies in complete darkness, trying to stay high (mistake). We did save a coup...
Excellent ski & report. I'm writing to ask you about the quote below. A friend and I attempted Shuksan one day after you but had to abort the trip because of an equipment glitch. We parked at the lodge, got up at 3AM, left around 3:30 (mistake), followed the boundary road leading to C-8 lift, cut across (mistake?) the clear cut, then descended diagonally through the trees and a bunch of gullies in complete darkness, trying to stay high (mistake). We did save a coup...
I'm guessing it's the one at the top of this picture:
http://www.pbase.com/nolock/image/35673114
that connects the apron with the summit ridge?
http://www.pbase.com/nolock/image/35673114
that connects the apron with the summit ridge?
Wow, that's an incredible trip! The report and pics are amazing.
Kyle, I wish you all the best vibes in dealing with your loss.
So any more pics or details about the top of Fernow? I'm trying to figure out which couloir is Inferno on the map... That's sooo far to get into. Way to go!
Kyle, I wish you all the best vibes in dealing with your loss.
So any more pics or details about the top of Fernow? I'm trying to figure out which couloir is Inferno on the map... That's sooo far to get into. Way to go!
author=Atraslin link=topic=20671.msg88127#msg88127 date=1303931852]
. I settled for some 90's style turns trying not to get taken out by my sluff.
They look great. ;)
author=Atraslin link=topic=20670.msg88126#msg88126 date=1303929280]
.We skinned an extra 2000 grand to get 10000 for
the day.
;)
Wonderful trip! Thanks for the inspiration, I now have to put it in my calendar.
Great trip and photos Franklin!! That must have been you camped out at the pullout by Hook Creek Friday morning.
Sorry for you loss, Kyle, but thanks for the great write up.
2nd on that, Jason!
author=Marcus link=topic=20657.msg88114#msg88114 date=1303922205]Wow Jason -- that last shot... Gorgeous.
2nd on that, Jason!
Your TR and images are great. While I'm recovering from a spine surgery, I'm enjoying your TR. Keep posting at TAY. ;)
Fantastic images and TR. The full report at NW Hikers is great. I've only been in the Enchantments in the late summer and fall and your detailed routes/images provided a great perspective. Thanks.
Great trip Kyle and Jason.
Kyle, I hope you find peace with your loss. I feel for you...
Kyle, I hope you find peace with your loss. I feel for you...
Top shelf stuff gentlemen.
Great write up Kyle and fantastic photos as always Jason.
Here's to many more big adventures and safe returns.
Great write up Kyle and fantastic photos as always Jason.
Here's to many more big adventures and safe returns.
Wow Jason -- that last shot... Gorgeous. Was that a pretty wide angle lens, or is that ridge really that narrow?
author=Lowell_Skoog link=topic=20657.msg88110#msg88110 date=1303917110]
For the record it should be noted that Phil Fortier (accompanied by Dave Coleman) skied the North Face of Mt Fernow in July 2007. Phil's descent started at the top of the apron (below the final couloir) and he didn't tag the summit, so it wasn't as complete as your descent. It was reported in NWMJ #5 here:
http://mountaineers.org/NWMJ/08/081_Shorts3.html#r3
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author=Ken M link=topic=20622.msg88092#msg88092 date=1303877279]
I heard about a couple of IMG guides who ticked off the line in 2008....
Hi Ken,
Got a name or is that just a rumor? I've been working at RMI for 7 years and hadn't heard that any one had skied the line. Also my roommate has worked at IMG for 6 years and hasn't heard of it either.
For the record it should be noted that Phil Fortier (accompanied by Dave Coleman) skied the North Face of Mt Fernow in July 2007. Phil's descent started at the top of the apron (below the final couloir) and he didn't tag the summit, so it wasn't as complete as your descent. It was reported in NWMJ #5 here:
http://mountaineers.org/NWMJ/08/081_Shorts3.html#r3
Did you tag the summit on Bonanza? How far from the summit did you start your descent? I did a winter a...
http://mountaineers.org/NWMJ/08/081_Shorts3.html#r3
Did you tag the summit on Bonanza? How far from the summit did you start your descent? I did a winter a...
author=silaswild link=topic=20665.msg88103#msg88103 date=1303898927]
we might need a special trip to Gries in Sellrain for my favorite apfel struedel mit vanilla sauce.
Silas, if you like that, ask around for a dampf knoedel mit vanilla sosse. Kind of like a sweet hum-bow stuffed with cherries and covered with the sauce. My favorite teutonic dessert!
Kyle, sorry for your loss.
All my ski trips to Holden have been a mixture of weather. The village is a perfect location for ski touring adventures. I remember touring into lower Copper Creek basin and crossing numerous avy debris paths. I still remember looking at the upper terrain where you and Jason ventured. WOW.
Jason's images are beautiful. Lowell's photo provides a nice perspective of the objective.
All my ski trips to Holden have been a mixture of weather. The village is a perfect location for ski touring adventures. I remember touring into lower Copper Creek basin and crossing numerous avy debris paths. I still remember looking at the upper terrain where you and Jason ventured. WOW.
Jason's images are beautiful. Lowell's photo provides a nice perspective of the objective.
Condolences on the loss of your father, Kyle. I still miss my dad, and it's been 34 years.
I thought you and Jason might appreciate this picture of your route. I took it during a ski trip in 2000.
For a while after I took this picture, I thought I wanted to ski the summit pyramid of Bonanza. But I lost interest in that kind of skiing after my brother Carl died. I've been holding onto...
I thought you and Jason might appreciate this picture of your route. I took it during a ski trip in 2000.
For a while after I took this picture, I thought I wanted to ski the summit pyramid of Bonanza. But I lost interest in that kind of skiing after my brother Carl died. I've been holding onto...
author=Ken M link=topic=20622.msg88092#msg88092 date=1303877279]
I heard about a couple of IMG guides who ticked off the line in 2008....
Really? Any details?
I'm so sorry for your loss, Kyle. Condolences to all.
Three 9k peaks in a week, are you guys on some sort of mission? Having scrambled the route on Bonanza dry, it's amazing to see how it is now. Congratulations! Y'all be carefull out there. Nice pics, Jason!
Three 9k peaks in a week, are you guys on some sort of mission? Having scrambled the route on Bonanza dry, it's amazing to see how it is now. Congratulations! Y'all be carefull out there. Nice pics, Jason!
author=Amar Andalkar link=topic=20622.msg87887#msg87887 date=1303634001]
Great work you all, skiing one of the few remaining unskied routes on the Mountain. (If someone has skied the Ice Cliff before, I'd like to find out about it!)
I heard about a couple of IMG guides who ticked off the line in 2008....
author=cumulus link=topic=20627.msg88044#msg88044 date=1303839651]
sweet!
I like how in the third photo you can look back to see where you were in the first one, a sweeping revolution of a view. But where's the descent tracks?! I wanna see...
Thanks! We had a great time out there. Here are a couple of photos, one you can make out our tracks from the bottom of the run. Scott may have some better photos he ca...
So sorry for your loss Kyle -- I hope Bonanza was good for your head and I'm impressed you rallied to do it after news like that. Thanks for sharing the story.
Well done gents! Jealous you got to that line before me! :D
Very nice work guys! Sorry to hear of your loss Kyle...the mountains are a good place to heal.
The backpack gives him a better aerodynamic profile.
Great TR guys, nice job. I love the Whistler bear population.
Great TR guys, nice job. I love the Whistler bear population.