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We stopped at the second radio tower which, I think, is about 1000 ft. east of the lake. We were going to ski down into the gully north of that radio tower but it was somewhat windswept in there too so we bailed on that idea.
We didn't top the ridge to the north of the lake so I can't tell you much about what might be over there.
We were planning to go to Cascade Powder Cats on Wednesday but I just got an email from Ryan that things are still too thin on the...
We didn't top the ridge to the north of the lake so I can't tell you much about what might be over there.
We were planning to go to Cascade Powder Cats on Wednesday but I just got an email from Ryan that things are still too thin on the...
We were up there watching you ski Bundy's from Mazama. We entered Mazama from very top above the trees. Some side loading in open spots above trees .finally we found a safe spot to drop in and MAzama middle skied wonderfully. No more then 10 tracks on it all day. Such a short day but good. One note still no creek crossing on Paradise river .
We found out the hard way.
We found out the hard way.
Did you get over the ridge north of the lake? We may tour up there in the next couple of days.
And snowball free, too -- I've had Pam recommended to me several times, looks like it's time to finally try it.
Sweet. Thanks for the TR, was wondering how paradise faired with the winds.
Great trip report! That tele skier will probably never know how close he came... One of these days after I finish purchasing all of my AT gear ($$!!) and have stuff suitable for wintering bc skiing in pow (as opposed to hauling my alpine gear up mtns to ski stable corn in the summer!) I'd love to go out with you a few times to help me get more avy savvy.
author=Larry_R link=topic=18482.msg78298#msg78298 date=1292630257]
I’d also like to add that in spite of ‘user group’ disagreements between snowmobilers and skiers, there are some really nice caring snowmobile riders out there. Jane and I met one such fellow, Ron W. from Ronald (just north of Roslyn). He had seen our car early in the morning with all the snow on top, and was worried that there were some skiers up the hill in trouble. He was just starting...
Decker is fun and there are many ski line options....Steeps, tight chutes, finger chutes, this day we chose powder less incline and a longer run...You need good stability for the steeps...
Cheers!
Cheers!
The skiing was fine, but a dozen people crowded into the little trees at the top was a little cramped!
author=altasnob link=topic=18479.msg78318#msg78318 date=1292650794]
Who wants to hold a mogul contest in the slot this weekend? I will build some booters half-way down so we can through some daffies and twister spreads.
My thoughts exactly
Thanks Chris. Gotta walk the walk and practice what you preach..lol!
Who wants to hold a mogul contest in the slot this weekend? I will build some booters half-way down so we can through some daffies and twister spreads.
Very nice video. I luv the Bad Brains I have seen them live 5x. Decker looks epic.
author=Pete A link=topic=18479.msg78300#msg78300 date=1292632219]
five more sets of tracks in the slot this afternoon.... still plenty of soft stuff in there, though getting a wee bit tracked out in the couloir proper.
watch out for occasional hard avy debris hiding under the powder on the lower slot fan...
Make that 8 more sets this afternoon. I agree, the couloir proper is a bit tracked out now but still a blast. The...
Yes a fun place with clear weather and stable avalanche conditions...
I knew there was a slight chance someone would recognize and like "Bad Brains"
Later!
I knew there was a slight chance someone would recognize and like "Bad Brains"
Later!
five more sets of tracks in the slot this afternoon.... still plenty of soft stuff in there, though getting a wee bit tracked out in the couloir proper.
watch out for occasional hard avy debris hiding under the powder on the lower slot fan...
watch out for occasional hard avy debris hiding under the powder on the lower slot fan...
Awesome Larry -- I've been waiting for your first report of the season. Sounds great.
there is no good beer anywhere, women are not pretty,
Now I know this is a decoy: I have personally drank many a fine beer at "The Shrine"; I have a secret crush on one of the waitresses; and the more beer I drink, the prettier she gets. Now if that doesn't spell out good skiing nearby, I don't know how else to convince you...
author=ajjenkin link=topic=18479.msg78292#msg78292 date=1292622018]
Those who were in it today care to share how it skied?
we skied the slot yesterday and it was phenomenal. it was ski cut thoroughly by the pair ahead of us which was nice for us. only minor and manageable soft slab at the entrance where it rolls over, as expected, with a rough shear. the run down the slot apron was in the top five all-time for me and the phan...
Hm, we were out this morning too and decided to stay away from that particular slope and it's shady forest due to an abundance of "hummocks", "mounds", and various other "ground" features coming to the surface. At least this was what was found last Friday while skiing the Slot followed by a descent back down the Phantom from the Slot entrance (we booted all the way back up the Slot cause it had slid near-to-ground, thus making booting easy and safe, and the bo...
Hi Silas! We must have just missed you this morning.
Great skiing on recycled pow below ridgeline on Mont Snoqualmie, overlooking the mighty Valle du Alpental. Now, if those pesky cliff bands would hurry up and fill in, it would make the lower skin much less taxing!
Let's hear it for bluebird + powder.
Great skiing on recycled pow below ridgeline on Mont Snoqualmie, overlooking the mighty Valle du Alpental. Now, if those pesky cliff bands would hurry up and fill in, it would make the lower skin much less taxing!
Let's hear it for bluebird + powder.
Nice Silas... hoping to break in the "new knee" next week. With any luck we can get out sometime in January.
I well recall that death on Stoneman a couple years back in large part because conditions that day seemed prett damn normal as in "some new, not to much, a bit of time for it to settle, possibility of avi's very slim". It was really, really surprising.
So much terrain gets skied around the Baker front country in all conditions with very, very few accidents it's easy to get in the mindset that it's just not going to happen.
So much terrain gets skied around the Baker front country in all conditions with very, very few accidents it's easy to get in the mindset that it's just not going to happen.
It's amazing how a few excellent images can tell the story. Very nice turns. ;)
That looks like great fun.....I'm jealous.
I knew it was going to bee good ! Glad you got it . :)
Blackcomb backcountry is pretty epic when it's clear. Looks like a great day. I dig the bad brains song.
author=Mofro link=topic=18458.msg78231#msg78231 date=1292540412]
Given the amount of water I saw pouring off on Sunday, how did the exit drainage treat you?
We actually managed to skin all the way up - first time I've ever done that, then exited via a gully I've never skied before. I'm sure that folks that head there often will have no trouble doing either one.
Great video, and even better conditions.........LUCKY!!!!
Oooh, I saw your skin track through a break in the clouds this morning.
Given the amount of water I saw pouring off on Sunday, how did the exit drainage treat you?
Given the amount of water I saw pouring off on Sunday, how did the exit drainage treat you?
Boney.. nice lines though!
Breakfast pizza right? ;)
Breakfast pizza right? ;)
One of the things to keep in mind in this area is that you are skirting Yakima tribal lands. At the Satus pass entry, there is a sign that makes it look like you are trespassing, but the forest road runs right directly on the boundary so you are ok. A few steps to the right of road = tribal. I've never seen any tribal authorities up there in the winter, but they are pretty serious about enforcing access rules in the summer. Also, there is a new resident (on th...
Great to see you, too bad we never actually got to tour together this time, but maybe next time ;) Oh, and nice report! Ashlie
A day in the snow is better than a good day at work. Nice...we gotta rally soon.
Thanks for the update. Saw your tag line... So Rico's is worth checking out huh? Meatball sub??? Sounds good.
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Cool, I've read the Vielbig description and often wondered about that when I've gone over Satus Pass. I'll have to look for Lone Pine Butte on the topos and think about heading up there sometime. That's one of those areas that's been on my list but I never get to. I'm only an hour or so away, but Vielbig's route never sounded very realistic and I'm thi...
Cool, I've read the Vielbig description and often wondered about that when I've gone over Satus Pass. I'll have to look for Lone Pine Butte on the topos and think about heading up there sometime. That's one of those areas that's been on my list but I never get to. I'm only an hour or so away, but Vielbig's route never sounded very realistic and I'm thinking it would be hard to navigate a big rounded dome like the Simcoes appear to be from the views I'...
Friday was great. Good to meet and ski with you. We'll do it again sometime soon. Andres..
Who is this Randobro and why do you Port Angeles Locals (PALs) keep letting him muck-up your lines? Cheers for the beers!
Can't beat that weather, AND you beat the crowds and traffic! Nicely done!
Same story in the Crystal BC...dendrites to demolition. Got it while we could. Looks like you guys got some goods out in the Olympics too - Gary, hope to get the opportunity to tour with you guys again this season!