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Another good but quiet day on Silver Peak. The visibility was very low today. The snow was really nice.
Skinning up we saw evidence of a recent slide and rockfall.
Skinning up we saw evidence of a recent slide and rockfall.
Saw that huh... Yep tried to get him to go further but he stopped right at the apex and was WAITING so I dropped. Trooper did the Zipper Chute back in May of 06 and traversed the whole thing, so never again, too steep. Therefore I get a little jittery for him when we hit 50 degrees w/ trees or rocks below, so I had him go first nice and slow not following and chasing w/ speed increasing his chance for a tumble.
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That looks like fun guys. I am going to have to make it down there one of these times and check it out.
I'm heading up to Chinook tomorrow Mike, staying away from the kickers this time though.
I'm heading up to Chinook tomorrow Mike, staying away from the kickers this time though.
Nice line down the chute. It appeared that Trooper Dog was unable to ascend that last pitch. But it seems he enjoyed a nice swim towards the end. :)
That's a marvelous 'Mid Mod mad move, man. ::)
Good trip and snow, way to head out in the rain! Looks from recent TRs that there will be snow in the southern Cascades for a while.
Good trip and snow, way to head out in the rain! Looks from recent TRs that there will be snow in the southern Cascades for a while.
Nice TR and that first photo is beautiful with fresh snow in the trees and the mountain in the background. The snow pack looks very healthy. I'm surprised to hear the parking is still so limited at the Devils Lake TH.
How is the coverage on Tumalo and are the snow machines still active in that area ?
How is the coverage on Tumalo and are the snow machines still active in that area ?
author=DG link=topic=16957.msg71439#msg71439 date=1276911953]
Not the best conditions today, but we were all loving it, and it once again proved the maxim that any day on skis is always better than a day spent in the office.
Couldn't agree more.
Thanks for the report. The dog did not look to impressed though and maybe was thinking that a day spent sleeping on a warm pad is better than a day skiing. ;)
Good to see you got some new boots Zap.
From what I infer from your two posts is that making bad ski trip calls does not go away as I get older. Now I can just relax and enjoy my bad calls knowing there are more down the pike.
Hey if it makes you feel better, I was working while you were doing your bushwacking.
From what I infer from your two posts is that making bad ski trip calls does not go away as I get older. Now I can just relax and enjoy my bad calls knowing there are more down the pike.
Hey if it makes you feel better, I was working while you were doing your bushwacking.
That is a nice report.
Thanks for sharing-I like that 1st picture, nice mountain.
Thanks for sharing-I like that 1st picture, nice mountain.
We were up there yesterday, too - two skiers and a snowshoer. We found a little better route on our way down, following the edge of the clearcut (out of the clearcut down low, in the forest higher up). There's a good-sized patch of snow just about the first footbridge on the PCT, but it doesn't connect. Expect about 400 vf of hiking before you get to the snow.
I thought the hiking was totally worth it. The snow was even cornier than last weekend.
I thought the hiking was totally worth it. The snow was even cornier than last weekend.
I was down there monday and tuesday. We turned around tuesday at 9500ft at noon when the clouds moved in on us. The turns were sweet all the way back down to our camp on the green lakes side.
Zap, You might be able to lighten them by cutting off the bottom buckle?
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author=silaswild link=topic=16959.msg71444#msg71444 date=1276916477]
Couldn't you have driven beyond Windy Pass and skinned from the car on Silver Peak? What was your total vertical skied today? And compared to vertical hiked not on snow? Joy-o-meter rating?
The Joy-o-meter based upon time spent skiing versus hiking was depressing. ;)
Robie, I have a new pair of Scarpa Spirit 4 boots. They are a bit heavier...
At least you found your hot spots!
Curious,what kind of AT boots Zap would buy?
Curious,what kind of AT boots Zap would buy?
You can drive up the first section but have to walk to the BIG ditch then skins on from there w/ one short patch of rock. Still solid snow over the rock ridge to the NW Bowl for a couple more days. Skied nice at 7AM off the Cirque and down the Main Chute off the lower dome.
author=Zap link=topic=16959.msg71442#msg71442 date=1276914480]
FWIW, when I add the drive time and hike time up to the snow level and back down, I could have driven to Chinook Pass and skinned from the car. I have reaffirmed my previous belief - hiking to the snowline is way overrated for me. ;)
Couldn't you have driven beyond Windy Pass and skinned from the car on Silver Peak? What was your total vertical skied today? ...
Indeed, having lived in both places now, I've grown to love both experiences. It's funny how Colorado folk are Powder snobs and PNW folks are Corn snobs.
We love what are accustomed to, I guess. It's all snow to me!
We love what are accustomed to, I guess. It's all snow to me!
I lived and skied in CO for a couple years. I remember sitting on the lift at A Basin talking to folks about skiing in the PNW.
Sure there's some swell powder here, but y'all ain't got no base. I don't think they understood. ;D
Sure there's some swell powder here, but y'all ain't got no base. I don't think they understood. ;D
author=silaswild link=topic=16936.msg71255#msg71255 date=1276574890]
Yikes, skiable only to 12360' altitude, and a thousand foot rubble climb to get back to the car! We skied back to the car at 3750' yesterday, the Rockies are really rocky I guess? Congrats on your determination and fortitude.
This is the reason I left Colorado after a few years and moved back to the PNW. :) We are indeed spoiled up here.
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The picture above was supposed to be about the snow.
Some cynics say the park won't open Sunrise with that much snow because then they would have to worry about non savy people sliding off the wrong spots.Staffing and all that.
I don't know what the real reasons are. I just wish to ski up there earlier. earlier would mean more coverage and less damage to flora.
It would also take some pressure off of Paradise.
Some cynics say the park won't open Sunrise with that much snow because then they would have to worry about non savy people sliding off the wrong spots.Staffing and all that.
I don't know what the real reasons are. I just wish to ski up there earlier. earlier would mean more coverage and less damage to flora.
It would also take some pressure off of Paradise.
author=eduardo blanchard link=topic=16952.msg71343#msg71343 date=1276740130]
The face turned out to be just like Aaron's (who sadly was otherwise committed at sea level): beautifully chiseled, a paragon of beauty and a birthplace of intense emotions.
Your sweet words are no consolation prize in this case. I'm incredibly jealous. Congrats on yet another sweet line this spring.
God that's a great route. Way to bike all the way in there for some awesome turns!
BTW, how big was the log? The only one?
BTW, how big was the log? The only one?
author=eduardo blanchard link=topic=16952.msg71343#msg71343 date=1276740130] I never thought a chainsaw would be a candidate for my quiver...;D
Couilles de fer.
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Cool. Thanks for the TR and great pics, I've always wanted to get over there.
Nice looking skis Robie.
I was wondering how the skiing would have been today.
This cold weather has maintained a fair snowpack up there. It would be interesting if they pushed the opening back, then I would know there is a skier conspiracy.
I was wondering how the skiing would have been today.
author=Robie link=topic=16949.msg71327#msg71327 date=1276729572] Sunrise open June, 25 according to Bob.
This cold weather has maintained a fair snowpack up there. It would be interesting if they pushed the opening back, then I would know there is a skier conspiracy.
surely they are a couple models old by now. Just couldn't imagine myself with the latest thing.
Looks like a new set of boards, Robman.
Them's pretty fancy planks for a dirtbag :)
Them's pretty fancy planks for a dirtbag :)
lisa .. i gave up facebook for a while .. did jason post his pix there yet? if not he'll prob be doing it soon i expect .. i've seen them .. awesome as always
yeah never mind .. he says he posted some on fb .. but people can see them on flickr too .. here ... best to click on "detail" then it's ezier to see them individually .. then click on the image and it will be larger still
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alpinestateofmind/sets/72157624154334857...
yeah never mind .. he says he posted some on fb .. but people can see them on flickr too .. here ... best to click on "detail" then it's ezier to see them individually .. then click on the image and it will be larger still
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alpinestateofmind/sets/72157624154334857...
Nice go of it Greg.
Looked like a delicious run.
We only skied the one time together, but I would not concern to much about MoFro's mountain savvy with his son. I enjoyed his pragmatic approach to the hill both in snow condition assessment and route selection. Plus he's in excellent condition and could have walked circles around me, but paced the group to always keep communication lines open.
Yours sons form is perfect, good to see a young one out there laying down the...
Looked like a delicious run.
We only skied the one time together, but I would not concern to much about MoFro's mountain savvy with his son. I enjoyed his pragmatic approach to the hill both in snow condition assessment and route selection. Plus he's in excellent condition and could have walked circles around me, but paced the group to always keep communication lines open.
Yours sons form is perfect, good to see a young one out there laying down the...
I must say, those are some damn fine tracks.
What an amazing day to be in the mountains skiing. It was nice to meet all the folks enjoying the mountain.
I met a couple of concerned hikers at the trailhead. "Is this the trailhead for Silver Peak? Why does everyone have skis?" they asked. After telling them they were at the right place they decided that the weren't up for hiking in the snow.
We got a late start (12:30) so we stuck to the shade of the trees on the climb up. We enjoyed and nice ski do...
I met a couple of concerned hikers at the trailhead. "Is this the trailhead for Silver Peak? Why does everyone have skis?" they asked. After telling them they were at the right place they decided that the weren't up for hiking in the snow.
We got a late start (12:30) so we stuck to the shade of the trees on the climb up. We enjoyed and nice ski do...
Really an outstanding report, not to mention accomplishment. Five of us followed your exact route on Sunday, June 14, which brought grown men to their knees! It was uncanny to read your avalanche assessment on TGR, which matched ours virtually exactly, right down to following your bootpack on an "already slid" section on Meany Crest. The snow was fairly wet and heavy on Sunday, and we ski cut several hissers on steeper rolls, but it was very manageable . A great day out on a favorite t...
Ed. as of 6/12 it's door to door, temps have moderated, but it will be going fast. jamie
Also, the glacier was in really good shape when we were up there last Tuesday. We were able to head right for Sherman Peak from the top of the moraine without really changing course. We never really had to navigate around any slots, though there were a few lovely seracs poking through on either side of our route. It was really straightforward.
We brought a rope and wore our harni (plural of harness?) but ended up not using it due to the totally filled-in conditions. The solid crust an...
We brought a rope and wore our harni (plural of harness?) but ended up not using it due to the totally filled-in conditions. The solid crust an...
You can skin from your car a few hundred feet to the Horse Camp and again once you cross the dry bridge. Parking is maybe 1\8 mile from the bathrooms.
Thanks for the report Lisa! So just to clarify for me, you can drive almost to the TH on road 13? And could you skin from the TH?
Cheers, David.
Cheers, David.
author=kath link=topic=16911.msg71273#msg71273 date=1276616850]
impressive .. really appreciated your discussion on tgr re the avy conditions and how you mitigated the conditions ... great pix and tr btw
Thanks Kath.
While it's true one can never assess conditions from the sofa, safe travel is a must and the current forecast does somewhat dictate both if where to ski. The question of "what if something happ...
One of the times when speed is your best friend. Those rocks were sizable, sharp and not to be tangled with.
Nice Scott! Looks like a base-grind landing over that schrund.
Nice Oyvind! You're making up for May, I see...
No more snowmobiles.
Kath, that was actually a Sky quote told to me by Dave Coleman. Hummels probably adopted it as well. They and Kyle Miller went to ski Dome Peak over the weekend, can't wait to see Jason's photos.
Kath, that was actually a Sky quote told to me by Dave Coleman. Hummels probably adopted it as well. They and Kyle Miller went to ski Dome Peak over the weekend, can't wait to see Jason's photos.
Scott,
Very nice TR and photos. Many of us have stopped and looked at the chutes hoping to see a track of a "sporty" descent. Glad to hear there was snow from the parking area to the base. I've wondered how much of a bushwack that descent would be from the road. It would have been enjoyable to see you ski down. There are a few chutes near Ellery Bowl off the Dana Plateau near Tioga Pass that look very similar. Just in case your "list" is getting short. ;)
Very nice TR and photos. Many of us have stopped and looked at the chutes hoping to see a track of a "sporty" descent. Glad to hear there was snow from the parking area to the base. I've wondered how much of a bushwack that descent would be from the road. It would have been enjoyable to see you ski down. There are a few chutes near Ellery Bowl off the Dana Plateau near Tioga Pass that look very similar. Just in case your "list" is getting short. ;)
impressive .. really appreciated your discussion on tgr re the avy conditions and how you mitigated the conditions ... great pix and tr btw
author=Lisa link=topic=16938.msg71258#msg71258 date=1276580092] As someone told me recently; "It is hard to judge conditions from the couch, you don't know unless you go."
that sounds like hummel ;)
Nice job of getting that.
From your picture the chute looks wider than what it appears from a distance.
Pretty sporty leap of faith over the shrung to land on a narrow strip of snow. ;)
Tough to arc em to dump speed in a rock lined chute.
Nice 8)
From your picture the chute looks wider than what it appears from a distance.
Pretty sporty leap of faith over the shrung to land on a narrow strip of snow. ;)
Tough to arc em to dump speed in a rock lined chute.
Nice 8)
Nice dual sport effort. Looks like some fun skiing for sure.
Thanks for the conditions report and nice pix. We thought of Baker but deferred due to the NWAC avy warning. Looks like it could be perfect later this week. Are the sleds gone?