TR Replies
It's great to see your papa is raising you as a tele-tot. 8)
I hope you didn't get a boo-boo on your sockless heel.
I hope you didn't get a boo-boo on your sockless heel.
author=Col link=topic=20070.msg85488#msg85488 date=1299917223]
I've been eyeing the potential for a Crystal -> Paradise Traverse, and I'm really interested to see you putting pieces of that together. I assume so, but don't know if anyone has done this before. It looks reasonable: about 20 mi. and 10k vert, all above about 5ooo', and could include Little T. It gets easier by starting from Cayuse pass after the road opens, and could likely...
author=Col link=topic=20070.msg85488#msg85488 date=1299917223">
I've been eyeing the potential for a Crystal -> Paradise Traverse, and I'm really interested to see you putting pieces of that together. I assume so, but don't know if anyone has done this before. It looks reasonable: about 20 mi. and 10k vert, all above about 5ooo', and could include Little T. It gets easier by starting from Cayuse pass after the road opens, and could likel...
author=alpentalcorey link=topic=20104.msg85491#msg85491 date=1299938972]
Looks like I'm quite in the minority on this one but I much prefer TRs that do include the location. The issue has been debated many times since the early days here, no need to fight old battles, just didn't want it to seem like a unanimous opinion.
It is kind of fun to guess, I guess.
I liked Amar's suggestion in the long thread of splitting Random T...
I'm with alpentalcorey on this, but also agree with everyone else - any info is better than none, so thanks Haggis. It would be cool to have a way to aggregate all the snow info on an area into one easy to read spot. TRs like this could be posted there, more extensive TRs (with some story, more pics, perhaps even location, etc.) would still be posted in the TR section.
actually, he took the photo on the way to cumquat coolie..
Dash is rad!
even with his dad's retro sticks.
Dash is rad!
even with his dad's retro sticks.
Nice work guys!!!
20 miles 10 k is right up kyles alley....
20 miles 10 k is right up kyles alley....
Looks like I'm quite in the minority on this one but I much prefer TRs that do include the location. The issue has been debated many times since the early days here, no need to fight old battles, just didn't want it to seem like a unanimous opinion.
It is kind of fun to guess, I guess.
I liked Amar's suggestion in the long thread of splitting Random Tracks with a Snow/Weather/Avy section. I could imagine an ongoing thread with snowpack and conditions update...
It is kind of fun to guess, I guess.
I liked Amar's suggestion in the long thread of splitting Random Tracks with a Snow/Weather/Avy section. I could imagine an ongoing thread with snowpack and conditions update...
author=ski_photomatt link=topic=20104.msg85484#msg85484 date=1299912220]
+1 .. I appreciate the conditions update and don't care or want to know the exact location (to minimize the herd mentality)
I agree with that. Pics can be fun, to try to decifer a locale out of them! Otherwise, I appreciate seeing any info to no TR at all.
John, aka. "oh cryptic one"!
Thank you for the report. Exactly the info I needed.
author=Kyle Miller link=topic=20070.msg85260#msg85260 date=1299708398]
I was lucky/fortunate enough to figure out what was going on before it was too late.
Yes. Wow. Thanks.
I was thinking of you while looking into Crystal Lakes Basin today from the Boxcar. Stoked to see all the amazing work you (guys) are doing out there.
I've been eyeing the potential for a Crystal -> Paradise Traverse, and I'm...
I havn't heard of any ski descents from the summit. But my knowledge might be limited. That might be the allure of it.
+1 .. I appreciate the conditions update and don't care or want to know the exact location (to minimize the herd mentality)
Now that's a vacation. Strong work guys!
author=haggis link=topic=20104.msg85473#msg85473 date=1299903623]
The pass is not exactly a secret spot
Well said. There's a million pieces of woods and mountains at the pass for an adventurous soul to check out. Conditions are super helpful, thanks.
Besides, if Haggis is anything like my friends and I, names of "runs" our touring areas could be named but it would be names that nobody else would unders...
Its good information if you read it. The pass is not exactly a secret spot, its a dawn patrol, so figure a 3 hr round trip from the car on a SW aspect and you'll find it pretty quickly. Just a trend taken from Trumpetsailor and Silas wild who never post location at the pass so I followed suit. See thread in random tracks about same by Kyle Miller.
No pics, forgot camera.
No pics, forgot camera.
author=Mattski link=topic=20104.msg85465#msg85465 date=1299900569]
Is this a trend to just mention aspect and elevation?
No. Only elevation info from now on. Any cryptics beyond are superfluous.
Is this a trend to just mention aspect and elevation?
Noticed at least a 4ft crown on NW exposure at aprox 38-40 degree slope, in the trees at 6000ft in the Southback from patrol blasting. Maybe 40 ft wide, big results. It was rumored that it was enough to maybe not open the South today. Thank goodness that was only chatter. Still some pockets of persistent weak layers on N-NW exposures. Uhh...I hate roulette. Lots of sun today, but really limited sun effect considering how bright it was all day. Still it left a minor crust on top of untouched powd...
I've thought about that line, but decided I like being alive. Ever been done? Here's a close-up picture:
PUTlinkTEXThere http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Aeg1fot2YBU/Sx9QZvZZKKI/AAAAAAAADOw/fBKFI2_QlII/s1600-h/IMG_2698.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Aeg1fot2YBU/Sx9QZvZZKKI/AAAAAAAADOw/fBKFI2_QlII/s1600-h/IMG_2698.JPG
PUTlinkTEXThere http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Aeg1fot2YBU/Sx9QZvZZKKI/AAAAAAAADOw/fBKFI2_QlII/s1600-h/IMG_2698.JPG
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Aeg1fot2YBU/Sx9QZvZZKKI/AAAAAAAADOw/fBKFI2_QlII/s1600-h/IMG_2698.JPG
Good stuff. The pillow lines looked really fun.
I need to get back up there!
I need to get back up there!
Wonderful! Hourglass, Ursa Trees and Bruins. Last section at Bostock? We overlapped our trips. Was there Feb.25th through March 1st. Great video!!
I too have been wondering what was up there!! Thanks for the recon information-- another possible gem like Black Butte. That would be a great little break from the drive over to the valley..
Nice - I've been meaning to check out Nash for a couple of years now. It definitely takes a good snowpack and low elevation snowfall. I bet the cinder on the south side wouldn't take too much snow though to yield turns. Nice work!
Great video. I am hoping to see part 2 soon as a group of us are heading up Monday for a week and I would love to see some more photos and hear your snow report. Thanks!
Nice vid gorp, looking forward to the full report.
I covet those Cilogear packs. Your friends should share.
I covet those Cilogear packs. Your friends should share.
I too wondered about the vid ending... I'm glad that that you were
!
but, uh - at the very end of the vid, is that you or just some little tree in the swath?
or did you cut out the side?
and do you ski too? (in that nice chute, also towards the end of the vi...
author=Kyle Miller link=topic=20070.msg85260#msg85260 date=1299708398]
lucky/fortunate enough to figure out what was going on before it was too late.
!
but, uh - at the very end of the vid, is that you or just some little tree in the swath?
or did you cut out the side?
and do you ski too? (in that nice chute, also towards the end of the vi...
Sick line indeed. And you did it with one sock on. I am proud of you!
Those are some awesome trips you've been hitting in the park, Kyle. A snomo really opens up a ton of cool possibilities. Sweet videos.
Glad to hear you were unhurt with the slab you triggered. I think I'd have to change my underwear after that. Do you have any lessons learned from the close call?
Glad to hear you were unhurt with the slab you triggered. I think I'd have to change my underwear after that. Do you have any lessons learned from the close call?
Enjoyable video. Looks like great snow with a fun group.
Kyle and Boot, thanks for sharing your recent adventures and returning the focus of why we visit TAY. The first video had some wonderful segments. As the trees were tightening around the 6:15 mark, I kept wondering where's the slot as you put on the brakes. ;)
You guys are trail breaking machines !
You guys are trail breaking machines !
2 guys in the group brought a total of 5 cilogear packs... ::)
Thanks for sharing a great TR and photos of an area seldom visited by snow sliders.
Great video. Looks like fun up there.
How many CiloGear packs were in the group?
How many CiloGear packs were in the group?
Nice TR Ale! Looks like a fun tour!
nope. it warmed up about 40 degrees to 20F...
did you have to deal with the uber cold you were expecting?
Amar delivering the goods again. Very cool!
Glad to see you access this, especially in the winter! I skiied in that area many summers ago, up the N. Barrier Peak chute. It was very icy then, but my friend and looked around and determined that the entire basin - Barrier, Tamanos and Governors Ridge - is a worthy spring destination. Hope to hit it again soon...
scott! what a day and what a dog! heidi (my berner) and I want to go dog skiing with you. heidi will have to work up to a day THAT big. :)
Image credit goes to www.summitpost.org.
I still need to ski Eldorado.
I still need to ski Eldorado.
Nice work guys and nice write up Amar! A couple summers ago I found myself riding the Fryingpan Glacier and looking at the Sarvant's, wanting to ride but not having enough time for an extended trip. It sure looked good though! Way to get it done - in winter to boot!
looks like you rode eldorado though by the view...?
Not too interested in a line like that now that I have a little one. Not going to stop skiing the good stuff though.
Hope you met some Pro skiers and told them you couldn't believe they were pro because your so much better than them!
Looks a committing line if your daddy did indeed do that.
Looks a committing line if your daddy did indeed do that.