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author=acarey link=topic=19542.msg83067#msg83067 date=1297478624]
Enough of this drivel, who's the chick? ;D
Ummm . . . I'm not sure I should tell you, Andy! Even though you're probably just asking what most men are thinking anyway, whenever they see a photo of a woman. (shaking my head) Why don't you want to know who the other three people are??
Anyway, that's Laura Rodgers, retail manager at t...
author=swaterfall link=topic=19542.msg83072#msg83072 date=1297484252]
Hey Amar,
It was good to see you on your 100th. I think you got the last of the good snow (for now anyway). This morning the wind was averaging 60 with gusts in the high 80's at Muir. Thus the conditions on the snowfield were "windblown ridges of sastrugi and icy fins of water ice".
Wow, you're not kidding! I hadn't looked at...
Hey Amar,
It was good to see you on your 100th. I think you got the last of the good snow (for now anyway). This morning the wind was averaging 60 with gusts in the high 80's at Muir. Thus the conditions on the snowfield were "windblown ridges of sastrugi and icy fins of water ice".
It was good to see you on your 100th. I think you got the last of the good snow (for now anyway). This morning the wind was averaging 60 with gusts in the high 80's at Muir. Thus the conditions on the snowfield were "windblown ridges of sastrugi and icy fins of water ice".
Amar , A most appreciated post ! You better than most know the permutations of routes both up and down that wonderful place. 100 tours up there most likely isn't enough to sample it in all it's variety.
Enough of this drivel, who's the chick? ;D
We stayed below 8,000 and actually got in some really nice powder skiing.
Cool, congrats on the 100! Nice write up. I too like to return to old haunts and see them in different conditions/seasons/light. Looking forward to the guide.
Glad you're hanging in there Amar. Nothing trivial about becoming intimate with a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing what it means to you.
And thanks a TON for the jump the other night.....
And thanks a TON for the jump the other night.....
Nice to meet you both up top. Conditions could have been better, but overall was a great ski! Shane has a sweet ski down the White Salmon.
I have a saying, That the pleasure of skiing exponentially increases by 1000 percent, when the skiing becomes microscopically better than my lowest expectation. ;)
nice! i saw your guys tracks when i skiied it yesterday, nice turns! what a bueatiful line.
Thanks for giving it a read. The day exceeded expectations -- probably because we had low expectations. There's a truism in there ... always have low expectations and you'll rarely be disappointed??
Nice one Ian! Let's hit that in better conditions this spring!
That's an impressive looking chute.
From the looks of the debris in the 2nd pic a climber has gotta hit that on the most stable of conditions if the only route is up the gut.
I like the looks of the decent on the lookers left ridge to add some spice.
From the looks of the debris in the 2nd pic a climber has gotta hit that on the most stable of conditions if the only route is up the gut.
I like the looks of the decent on the lookers left ridge to add some spice.
Good job getting that one done Chuck.
Stoneman must have moguls this year with all its trip reports.
Stoneman must have moguls this year with all its trip reports.
Sweet! That's a very tempting line, way to check it off your list!
I was out in the field near B'ham all day and the only clouds in the sky were sitting on Baker and it's flanks. The Sisters and Olympics were looking good tho!
I was out in the field near B'ham all day and the only clouds in the sky were sitting on Baker and it's flanks. The Sisters and Olympics were looking good tho!
author=md2020 link=topic=19505.msg82865#msg82865 date=1297270033]
Brenda and I were out celebrating our 28th anniversary
You guys are my relationship heroes! Congratulations. Do you skin together on Valentines Day, too? ::) But really - way to go on 28 years. And did you retire Mike or are you merely temporarily slacking? You're much too young, methinks...
author=Marcus link=topic=19509.msg82921#msg82921 date=1297319572]
Nice John! Did you fatten up those skis of yours?
Hey Marcus, no I dragged my feet on spending the money, and of course now I waited too long! Next year...All I really want is a free pivot binding, but my skins are going down the tubes so I thought I might as well upgrade everything. Got to find a way get through the season not slipping back in the stee...
Always a fun read Andy! Thanks for pulling this off so we can semi-commiserate it with you!
Good skiing to be had in this area for sure. I skied the line in your second picture earlier in the year. Highly recommended if you are willing to work for it. Endless potential if you're willing to go even further.....
author=acarey link=topic=19505.msg82867#msg82867 date=1297270990]
Congrats! I skied down 9-1-1 to say hello (Gary said you were there) and all I saw was 2 tracks leading down to Stevens Canyon--and I was slightly disappointed to find no uptrack! midweek retiree and slacker
We were there, climbing the tree line watching you, and waving our sticks to get your attention. You never looked up. The uptrack started bit further d...
For those of you that may have been wondering...
Flintofts’ online Obit for Monika shows her memorial service to be scheduled for 7:00 pm on 2/17.
More details on the service and location are posted HERE.
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Flintofts’ online Obit for Monika shows her memorial service to be scheduled for 7:00 pm on 2/17.
More details on the service and location are posted HERE.
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Good information; thinking of that area for Sunday.
I like the second photo---classic NW "pretty good".
I like the second photo---classic NW "pretty good".
Nice John! Did you fatten up those skis of yours?
Nice! Looks like fun. It seems like booting up just to the left of the phantom slide path is the most direct way to gain access to the upper slopes of Snoqualmie Mtn. Booting up the last pitch just before the west ridge saved us some time as well.
I only knew Monika through the glacier travel class but her loss has made me very sad. It's hard to lose someone who shares our love of wild places.
Thanks guys for your efforts! Well done.
Thanks guys for your efforts! Well done.
Why I remember way back in the winter of 2010 when the snow covered most of that alder! Glad you were the guinea pig for this tour, but sucks you had to find out the hard way. Thanks for posting, John!
author=Joedabaker link=topic=19507.msg82877#msg82877 date=1297279091]
Nice shot of Allen in the gate bashing stance. Looks like the camera takes some good (face) shots.
New on firm?
Yeah, was pretty stoked on how the pictures turned out given I currently know next to nothing about camera settings.
There definitely was a firm base underneath, but it wasn't really noticeable as you were skiing. The...
Sitting in my office viewing this thread, I realize I maybe liked it better when you posted reports void of pics.
But I still think Allen's arcs are bigger than your poodle turns...
Zing!
But I still think Allen's arcs are bigger than your poodle turns...
Zing!
Friends of Monika,
In an effort to make a slide show/video in memory of Monika, Khahn and a few others are collecting photos of her for a memorial servie/celebration of her (date TBA). If you have a photo or two that you would like to share, please email it to Khahn atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If possible include an approximate date for the photo and location. If there are any others in the picture, include their names too.
We love you yukigirl,
St...
In an effort to make a slide show/video in memory of Monika, Khahn and a few others are collecting photos of her for a memorial servie/celebration of her (date TBA). If you have a photo or two that you would like to share, please email it to Khahn at
If possible include an approximate date for the photo and location. If there are any others in the picture, include their names too.
We love you yukigirl,
St...
Pictures look even better on the computer screen. SICK!
Nice shot of Allen in the gate bashing stance. Looks like the camera takes some good (face) shots.
New on firm?
New on firm?
author=md2020 link=topic=19505.msg82865#msg82865 date=1297270033]
Brenda and I were out celebrating our 28th anniversary over on the Paradise side. Found similar conditions but I think it might have been a little better. Deeper on most lower angle stuff, and maybe a bit softer. I always try to ski the Paradise side in conditions like that, thinking the south facing may not have frozen so hard before the dust comes in. Anyway, everything was very skiable. We we...
Brenda and I were out celebrating our 28th anniversary over on the Paradise side. Found similar conditions but I think it might have been a little better. Deeper on most lower angle stuff, and maybe a bit softer. I always try to ski the Paradise side in conditions like that, thinking the south facing may not have frozen so hard before the dust comes in. Anyway, everything was very skiable. We were messing around much of the day on the edge of Stevens Canyon over in the back bowl. Kind of flirtii...
Dug a pit at about 6300 ft facing NE at a 45 degree compass reading and found pretty much the same snow layers a little south of you down here in the hogback out of wp. The snow was about 4 full inches of pow and really fun to ski; very protected in the trees.
Nice... Allen's got some sweet form. Great to see powder again.
author=Rusty Knees link=topic=19505.msg82852#msg82852 date=1297229318]
The skin up was TUFF. The rain crust was nearly bullet proof in some places. ... So the strategy became... ssscccrape...Skis off - boot pack for awhile, then skis back on to skin till the next ssscccraping backwards slide.
Thanks for the report -- sounds like a job for ski crampons. I think they're essential in conditions like th...
It's very moving to read the trip report and I commend you all for your efforts! Beautiful picture of the shine. Thanks to all!
Going down on both knees and Diving into the snow with both hands and finding her pack was one of the sadder experiences of my time in the mountains. I wasn't expecting that. The ski up was somber and the group was subdued. We created an honoring on the summit in the wind and snow that was as profound as it was spontaneous. Pure emotion does that I guess. We all loved her and we left the summit uplifted by the shared grief. She would have been proud, as I was, to watch the talented an...
The picture of her helmet and kitty brings tears.
Peace to you all.
Peace to you all.
I'm not sure what was more difficult: being and seeing her during the recovery mission on Saturday or seeing her stuff on the summit of Red yesterday. I just know that I went full circle on this (for support & respect) with some amazing folks on this absolutely mind blowing & numbing tragedy. As Dave Brown said, she brought out the best in people (even each time in the multiple conversations/interactions I'd had with her since I met her a few years back), and this was never...
One cold night, after quite too much drink, old man Nansen came to me in a vision, and shared this with a smile and wink. He accent was think, and strange to my ear, but later that day the meaning was clear.
"Hvis du vil ha fyldige kurver, rengjøre tennene."
"Hvis du vil ha fyldige kurver, rengjøre tennene."
Thanks guys for bringing some about closure.
To the teams who have done so much and given so much to bring honor to our sleeping beauty. Thank you for your efforts and your love for Monika. This site and all of the beautiful posting has been a wonderful tribute. Monika is an angel now. Love, LuLu
Yep. He brought implements of dental hygiene along on a sub-2 hour tour.
It has been an amazing experiance to see the number of people Monika affected and to meet many of them. She brought out the best in people and it is not suprising to find out her many friends are also great people. She was so special to us all. Thank you Monika for your friendship and your friends.
Dave and Steph
The first photo is the group nearing the summit and second photo is Ryan carrying Monika's skis.
Dave and Steph
The first photo is the group nearing the summit and second photo is Ryan carrying Monika's skis.
Ahh yes, Wing Ridge is one of my favorite places. Thanks for the report Koda.
As a word of caution to all. The snowpack out there is more continental than maritime and buried weak layers can be very persistent (much like CO).
The photo is looking North across the Big Sheep Basin with Aneroid Mt on the middle left.
As a word of caution to all. The snowpack out there is more continental than maritime and buried weak layers can be very persistent (much like CO).
The photo is looking North across the Big Sheep Basin with Aneroid Mt on the middle left.