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How old and how heavy is your daughter?
I've got a little guy, and I've wondered about doing the same thing.
Did she seem to have a good time?
I've got a little guy, and I've wondered about doing the same thing.
Did she seem to have a good time?
author=cchapin link=topic=18108.msg76608#msg76608 date=1290656484]
nice vid. is it pretty tracked now? was thinking of going there tomorrow before dinner, or even central its not groomed yet (doubt it)
Had some snow today, so I hope you made it up for untracked lines still to be had somewhere around here.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
great morning to get out before the big dinner.
did a lap on Hyak then went over and checked out Central, Alpine Face.
coverage is still low, 2-3 feet, some melt water low spots. have a few new scratches on my bases. nothing major. the powder has consolidated a lot.
saw arcticcat2 going up Hyak with his daugher. fun ride for her down.
did a lap on Hyak then went over and checked out Central, Alpine Face.
coverage is still low, 2-3 feet, some melt water low spots. have a few new scratches on my bases. nothing major. the powder has consolidated a lot.
saw arcticcat2 going up Hyak with his daugher. fun ride for her down.
Silas - Checking the 24 hour water/24 hour snow for Crystal base via the 10 day data on the NWAC web site I see:
ending 4 am 22 Nov .27"/7" = .039 = 3.8%
ending 4 am 23 Nov .61"/7" = .087 = 8.7%
ending 4 am 24 Nov no new snow
But what fell as 7" at the wind sheltered base may measure less up on the mountainside if abused by wind (as Kneel Turner pointed out), or after some consolidation...
ending 4 am 22 Nov .27"/7" = .039 = 3.8%
ending 4 am 23 Nov .61"/7" = .087 = 8.7%
ending 4 am 24 Nov no new snow
But what fell as 7" at the wind sheltered base may measure less up on the mountainside if abused by wind (as Kneel Turner pointed out), or after some consolidation...
bc_skier- Coverage was fantastic, not an issue.
Rusty Knees- We ascended Narada face breaking trail with knee-high ski penetration. We expected to have to take it slow on the way down it due to hidden obstacles but we didn't hit anything. Ironically, it ended up being the deepest mini-run of the day--one continuous face-shot. I wish every tour ended that way.
Here are some shaky-handed, fogged-up iPhone shots to give you an idea. It starts with a shot of Narada...
Rusty Knees- We ascended Narada face breaking trail with knee-high ski penetration. We expected to have to take it slow on the way down it due to hidden obstacles but we didn't hit anything. Ironically, it ended up being the deepest mini-run of the day--one continuous face-shot. I wish every tour ended that way.
Here are some shaky-handed, fogged-up iPhone shots to give you an idea. It starts with a shot of Narada...
5% snow is not uncommon here. If you want, compare recent precip totals to accumulated snowfall totals at any of the usual telemetry sites recently--Baker, Paradise, Washington Pass etc. Often you'll find snow falling at 5% or less moisture content.
Of course, it then rapidly consolidates even during cold temps, particularly when blown around by the wind or piled deeply. It's not the norm to find deep, unconsolidated snow at 5% moisture content here, but it...
Of course, it then rapidly consolidates even during cold temps, particularly when blown around by the wind or piled deeply. It's not the norm to find deep, unconsolidated snow at 5% moisture content here, but it...
author=gorp link=topic=18119.msg76623#msg76623 date=1290667027];D ;D ;D
It hit me in the face a lot. I liked it.
Hey Gorpy! He likes it!
How was Narada face? 4 days ago it was a no go on downhill. Glad you had such good snow. I'm jealous!
Was there plenty of coverage on the approach above Reflection Lake? I assume it might have been a little thin?
Thanks
Thanks
author=Snow Bell link=topic=18111.msg76622#msg76622 date=1290666587]
I had better look into this myself....
No need to. I will give you an hourly update from my iphone like Silas. You can ski vicariously through my powder tweets..........except I don't have an iphone.
I had better look into this myself....
Me thinks the wind did it.
Flakes get beat up in the wind, bumping into each other, trees, blowing up and over ridges, etc.
Broken snowflakes are much more dense than whole flakes when they come to rest and pile up.
So maybe the water content refers to the frozen solid, not the pile of broken frozen pieces you so blissfully ski through, even though it's C-C-C-COLD!?
Flakes get beat up in the wind, bumping into each other, trees, blowing up and over ridges, etc.
Broken snowflakes are much more dense than whole flakes when they come to rest and pile up.
So maybe the water content refers to the frozen solid, not the pile of broken frozen pieces you so blissfully ski through, even though it's C-C-C-COLD!?
author=silaswild link=topic=18111.msg76613#msg76613 date=1290659908] We heard that the snow today was 5% moist, as compared to Utah normal of 8%; :)
Amar? Bryan? Garth?
I don't believe it.... I want scientific proof, charts and graphs and an in depth analysis.
Felt like very good PNW pow but not Utah pow.... I still think you are exaggerating.
author=yesman link=topic=18110.msg76606#msg76606 date=1290655241]
Great day out there - here's a few more pics.
schweet pics yesman! & welcome to TAY!
author=silaswild link=topic=18111.msg76613#msg76613 date=1290659908]
We heard that the snow today was 5% moist, as compared to Utah normal of 8%.
Wow, 5% sounds really light. It has been a LONG time since I have skied Utah so I won't make that comparison. The snow we hit on Tuesday was offically "Hero Snow". Skiing that stuff was about as much work as sitting in a hot tub drinking a beer. Seriously my boards (don&#...
author=Joedabaker link=topic=18111.msg76611#msg76611 date=1290658335]
The upper and middle hill were just magic.
Yup. That's where we stayed all day.
author=Scotsman link=topic=18111.msg76612#msg76612 date=1290658622]
I think Utah pow an exaggeration for any of it, frankly.
Yesterday sounds like it was different, deeper; today was only knee deep fluff on a thic...
author=Joedabaker link=topic=18111.msg76611#msg76611 date=1290658335]
Yesterday in places it was too.
Could be because I ski on those narrow ass skis compared to Scotsman's standards.
It all felt like Utah pow on my 125mm boards! ;)
I think Utah pow an exaggeration for any of it, frankly.
It was The finest PNW pow though and had that nice density to push against.
It will be terrible tomorrow though a...
author=silaswild link=topic=18111.msg76596#msg76596 date=1290644991]
The snow was nearly knee deep and Utah quality.
Yesterday in places it was too.
If Utah has the world's greatest snow, I hope for the sake of that claim Utah's snow is a little lighter. There were three times when the density of the snow brought me to a complete stop pointing straight downhill on relatively decent pitches. Thigh deep, trying to e...
nice vid. is it pretty tracked now? was thinking of going there tomorrow before dinner, or even central its not groomed yet (doubt it)
Great day out there - here's a few more pics.
Pleasure to meet you as well BobS ... you are also a machine!
Way to keep getting after it, Silas....
author=Scotsman link=topic=18110.msg76587#msg76587 date=1290638630]
Nice to meet you bobS but sssshhhhhhhhh...keep it quiet....we don't want Silas to find out!
Oops! I think he is onto it- but with no photos to prove it, it may be a scam. Notice how I didn't spell out the exact location and subtly tried to direct him to exterminator by implying that it wasn't that good?
"Dick Cheney Skiing&qu...
Rex lift was running so ski patrol could get around and mark unpleasant areas. Groomers were doing their duty as well, and gave us easy skinning. It was snowing lightly, trying unsuccessfully to clear. Breeze seemed to be coming from the NW, so we stayed in Memorial Forest all day to avoid it and have better visibility.
The snow was nearly knee deep and Utah quality. Friends reported some wind affect on the King and other ridge crests. Skinning with a 27yo made me feel like a 62yo...
The snow was nearly knee deep and Utah quality. Friends reported some wind affect on the King and other ridge crests. Skinning with a 27yo made me feel like a 62yo...
author=Lowell_Skoog link=topic=18097.msg76564#msg76564 date=1290618420]
I'm waiting to hear Seattleites complain about salt damage to their cars (after complaining two years ago about no salt). Just wait... ;)
I'm going to start the complaining. My bicycle is full of salt. I'm worried about my drivetrain!
author=Joedabaker link=topic=18110.msg76590#msg76590 date=1290641251]Definitely Dick Cheney skiing, lots of face shots.
LOL
It was a great day; you guys are machines!
Good to meet you guys.
Yeah, my goggles were getting pushed up my face going through the carwash of powder!
Didn't get any action shots, due to the excess of face shots.
Definitely Dick Cheney skiing, lots of face shots.
Used the NTN Scarpa TX-Pro's for AT that day.
Check my feedback in Random Tracks
Yeah, my goggles were getting pushed up my face going through the carwash of powder!
Didn't get any action shots, due to the excess of face shots.
Definitely Dick Cheney skiing, lots of face shots.
Used the NTN Scarpa TX-Pro's for AT that day.
Check my feedback in Random Tracks
Nice to meet you bobS but sssshhhhhhhhh...keep it quiet....we don't want Silas to find out!
sweet! That "trail" looks a little sketchy -but the turns look like it was worth it!
We skinned up Alpental yesterday. Upper nash was so good (deep and light) we lapped it three times then headed down through more vertically challenged terrain. Killer 1st day for this guy-
author=The Snow Troopers link=topic=18095.msg76570#msg76570 date=1290622276]
*Loading a video of a couple face shots up here yesterday, will post a link later.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=158272750883253
author=Tophervw link=topic=18095.msg76568#msg76568 date=1290620522]
Does anybody know the verdict on Summit East's operating schedule for the 2010-2011 season. Will they be running the new lift 7 days a week? Are the dawn patrollers going to get run out of there this season?
I've heard weekends only for Hyak.
author=acarey link=topic=18099.msg76540#msg76540 date=1290565619]
Doesn't even compare to the turns the Metro bus was doing on the video on Cliff Mass' blog ... but at least you did take advantage of the prevailing conditions :-)
I know~!!!! that was an awesome Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhZCyQ3emQg
Wish I was free to ski yesterday... thanks for posting!
author=cchapin link=topic=18095.msg76569#msg76569 date=1290621867]
The operating schedule for East has not been released yet. The only schedule out is for West.
My guess is Hyak will now be closed to dawn patrollers. The plan is to leave the terrain there ungroomed. I don't think paying customers will appreciate dawn patrollers taking their lines\interferring with their safety.
Don't quote me on this though. Time will tell.<...
The operating schedule for East has not been released yet. The only schedule out is for West.
My guess is Hyak will now be closed to dawn patrollers. The plan is to leave the terrain there ungroomed. I don't think paying customers will appreciate dawn patrollers taking their lines\interferring with their safety.
Don't quote me on this though. Time will tell.
My guess is Hyak will now be closed to dawn patrollers. The plan is to leave the terrain there ungroomed. I don't think paying customers will appreciate dawn patrollers taking their lines\interferring with their safety.
Don't quote me on this though. Time will tell.
Does anybody know the verdict on Summit East's operating schedule for the 2010-2011 season. Will they be running the new lift 7 days a week? Are the dawn patrollers going to get run out of there this season?
author=T. Eastman link=topic=18097.msg76556#msg76556 date=1290581740]
Doesn't skiing in Seattle mean the mayor is out of there next term?
Looking at my car after a day of errands, I'm waiting to hear Seattleites complain about salt damage to their cars (after complaining two years ago about no salt). Just wait... ;)
Rad! Can't wait to get my POV, girlfriend says I have to wait till Christmas :(
What make are you running?
What make are you running?
I feel so lame. Wanted to ski Lincoln park but spent the day thawing pipes instead. good news: no leaks.
Doesn't skiing in Seattle mean the mayor is out of there next term?
That is my home hill! Rogers park is also good.
BTM
BTM
Snowpocalypse 2010?! That's great! ;D
Thanks Micah. Yeah, me too! It was classic early season. Buddies with no cameras. I had 2 on me, but the batts. went dead as soon as he pressed the button. A shot with the POV cam would have made it look flat. Check out the you tube link on that vid for another of some Oct/Nov. skiing. The aspect ratio improves throughout. I think I have it where I want it. You can see skis, but also skyline. It's 960p.
Nice, I thought I saw Rich going down on West today when my girl and I were going up.
I didn't see you though Silas.
From where that 2nd picture was taken, I think we were parked next to you, the red Subaru.
Great turns at West - had a few chest shots on the low angle terrain - when I was able to get some speed.
I didn't see you though Silas.
From where that 2nd picture was taken, I think we were parked next to you, the red Subaru.
Great turns at West - had a few chest shots on the low angle terrain - when I was able to get some speed.
Doesn't even compare to the turns the Metro bus was doing on the video on Cliff Mass' blog ... but at least you did take advantage of the prevailing conditions :-)
That's awesome. Plus you can get a nice edge sharpening at the same time.