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Not too bad a time considering Brenda and Mike tracked out our line before we could get to it... if ever there was anyone I don't mind beating us to the punch, it's those two. Good times all, I sure enjoyed the gathering and the glut of powder.
One more photo of Joe getting first tracks down the nose-
One more photo of Joe getting first tracks down the nose-
Looks great Gary, it's good to finally be getting some snow! I'm moving back to Alaska, it was nice to meet you and I look forward to more reports from ONP, I enjoyed the few turns I got to make up there.
Hey MREID: Beautiful shot, what lense did ya use?
Fun day to be sure. Chris and I were just as supprised to run into Rusty and Dave as we were to find Brenda and Mike skiing our powder. I so much enjoy running into TAY'ers on the hill. If you find Brenda and Mike in the Tatoosh, it's a good indication that you are in the right place. Sorry to miss Robie and co. but we were at full capacity in our neck of the woods anyway. And yes Mike, we did take our time before dropping in for our first run. We were not anticipating competition...
Thanks Marcus.
I forgot to ask: Has anyone skied the Howard-Mastiff basin all the way down to the trail? We saw cliffs and icefalls, but no obvious route through ...and I'm usually very creative
I forgot to ask: Has anyone skied the Howard-Mastiff basin all the way down to the trail? We saw cliffs and icefalls, but no obvious route through ...and I'm usually very creative
Nice work! That's a big day to get all the way in/out.
We were also in the parking lot enjoying the music and story-swapping. The far right group next to the Mountaineers' car. Good times, for sure!
Nice trip report with some great photos of TAY regulars!
that was really a great day. It's always a great day when you can beat Joe Bell to a line. I don't think that happens too often. ;D
Brenda and I spotted the four of you climbing up that right side of Plummer, as we came in from the Castle side. We were actually kind of surprised to see anyone over there as well. We figured we'd better hurry or you'd be coming down above us. You must have taken quite a break at the top. We tend to take our breaks at the bottom of ru...
Brenda and I spotted the four of you climbing up that right side of Plummer, as we came in from the Castle side. We were actually kind of surprised to see anyone over there as well. We figured we'd better hurry or you'd be coming down above us. You must have taken quite a break at the top. We tend to take our breaks at the bottom of ru...
Nice - we were the car next to you in the parking lot and had done Castle Shoulder - Foss Peak, admired your line on Plummer when we saw it, will have to try for it next time!
Thanks for the post, Big Red. A good day despite the reroute. I'm glad we didn't head down towards the Middle Fork and get stuck in the dirt. Far better to stay high up.
author=GaryJan link=topic=16172.msg67475#msg67475 date=1269834816]
So .......... Chmnyboy suggests we go skiing on Saturday, lets us do the driving, ditches us at the last second for another partner, and finishes off the day drinking our beer .............. what kind of partner is this ???
Either a smart one or a mooch. You be the judge! ;)
Nice, Don! Looks much mo betta snow than Hyak environs had yesterday.
But I'm not complaining. Sun and any kind of snow made for a great day.
But I'm not complaining. Sun and any kind of snow made for a great day.
That is a really nice line. Love to ski it in powder someday but it rides well in spring corn also.
Nice work getting some before the weather moved in. We looked at that slope Saturday on our way out to Hurricane Hill, it was tempting! It is one of our favorites and we have yet to ski it this season. Nice pictures Doug,
Gary
Gary
So .......... Chmnyboy suggests we go skiing on Saturday, lets us do the driving, ditches us at the last second for another partner, and finishes off the day drinking our beer .............. what kind of partner is this ???
Actually, a really great one. It was a good call on your part to join Les. This is some challenging terrain and not a good place to be going alone. Would have been fun to join you guys, but our day turned out to be fun too. We will definitely get out to Steeple be...
Actually, a really great one. It was a good call on your part to join Les. This is some challenging terrain and not a good place to be going alone. Would have been fun to join you guys, but our day turned out to be fun too. We will definitely get out to Steeple be...
We were the group that was up there as well, we did ski the NW face of Foss and it was fine, we did a cut and nothing happened, down below the pow pow was fantastic!
Yep, that's the one! Thanks for the picture!
Nice summit shot. You must have skinned up early. I started from Alpental just after 10, hoping to ski the Slot, but by the time I got to it the snow had become very sticky and with the fast approaching storm from the SW I beat a retreat. Skiing down the upper Phantom and then through the woods was a torture. N
chmnyboy: Did you get at the top of that couloir from Obstruction Point Road, If not, how?
I was watching a couple boot up underneath the cornice you mention on the N side of Foss, and I noticed what was probably the slide you saw, similar aspect as the booter, but lower (and to west, near up track to Castle). I was entertained as well as concerned.
Hey...nice turns!
My tour Friday was in and out of the clouds most of the day. By the time we made the peak it was pea soup. You chose a much better day to to be cranking turns. Those cornices along the north rim sure are spectacular!
DH
My tour Friday was in and out of the clouds most of the day. By the time we made the peak it was pea soup. You chose a much better day to to be cranking turns. Those cornices along the north rim sure are spectacular!
DH
Ah, springtime in the great Pac NW! Might be the last time we see the sun for a while, which is gooooood.
author=skier8484 link=topic=16152.msg67396#msg67396 date=1269702731]
Went up to Baker yesterday to try out my new Dynafit setup (Thanks again JimH!) and check out the new snow.
So, what do you think of the Dyna-fiddles??? Glad the day had a safe ending.........
Gary and Jan
I highly recommend Pelle Lang's Skier's Lodge and guide service.
http://skierslodge.com/
You can opt to ski with his guides for a few days and then on your own for a few days. His lodge can be all inclusive (room, food, guide) or just room.
Also, no need to speak French.
Bon Voyage!
http://skierslodge.com/
You can opt to ski with his guides for a few days and then on your own for a few days. His lodge can be all inclusive (room, food, guide) or just room.
Also, no need to speak French.
Bon Voyage!
oldschool, Scotty, take it outside por favor.
Thanks for the update. Jill and I were the first vehicle thru the east gate at Tioga Pass last year. It would be great if it happens in early May.
author=ron j link=topic=16142.msg67370#msg67370 date=1269650207]
You are not alone my brother.
I know I know but at least Im not wearing pink panties!
The lamentably provocative sstroopers = Snoqualmie Snow Troopers. As the spawn of two great losing traditions, a Virginian father and a German mother, I just wish Tim could come up with something a little less incendiary. Carry on.
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... I however must agree that reading what I write on TAY makes me want to drink as well.
You are not alone my brother.
author=cjski link=topic=16142.msg67364#msg67364 date=1269645904]
I was wondering when someone was going to take a bite on that one..... and I find myself longing to jump in.
Scotsman, your TAY name blatantly makes fun of people who love "scot"ch. In addition, viewing your "name" on TAY has caused my skiing partner to drink more. This has caused him to miss out on many days on the mountain, turning him into a bitter nazi. No of...
I was wondering when someone was going to take a bite on that one..... and I find myself longing to jump in.
Scotsman, your TAY name blatantly makes fun of people who love "scot"ch. In addition, viewing your "name" on TAY has caused my skiing partner to drink more. This has caused him to miss out on many days on the mountain, turning him into a bitter nazi. No offence though...
Scotsman, your TAY name blatantly makes fun of people who love "scot"ch. In addition, viewing your "name" on TAY has caused my skiing partner to drink more. This has caused him to miss out on many days on the mountain, turning him into a bitter nazi. No offence though...
author=otter link=topic=16142.msg67362#msg67362 date=1269643871]
Interesting article.
Thought you'd like it.I can't claim it as it was first posted by another worthy ( TonyM I think... but I may be wrong) in another debate where Nazi references were invoked. ;D
author=Scotsman link=topic=16142.msg67359#msg67359 date=1269640432]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law
Dear Otter,
As a fisherman I have been offended by otter's eating and torturing my beloved brown trout. The rein of terror that your namesake has inflicted upon these poor defenceless trout is an abomination. Can you please change your name so I am not reminded of otter terror. Since you are so PC I'm...
road is gated about 1.5 miles beyond the Eldorado trailhead
author=otter link=topic=16142.msg67353#msg67353 date=1269632684]
No offense, but your screen name is a pretty blatant Nazi reference. I assume it is not intended to be so, but it can easily be misinterpreted.
Dan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law
Dear Otter,
As a fisherman I have been offended by otter's eating and torturing my beloved brown trout. The rein of terror that...
No offense, but your screen name is a pretty blatant Nazi reference. I assume it is not intended to be so, but it can easily be misinterpreted.
Dan
Dan
Ahh ha! This explains how it is that you are getting so much done this season! ;D
Great get guys (and girl)! I always look forward to hearing of your exploits.
Baker should be $ tomorrow.
Wonga... glad y'all were roped up!
author=Snow Bell link=topic=16071.msg67296#msg67296 date=1269559359">
Can we look forward to a TR on that one, young Buck?
I don't know what you are talking about.
Now I'm off to Splitfest up at Baker for the weekend!
It looks like a great tour and a beautiful basin!
Thanks for the beta on the ice bulge.
Thanks for the beta on the ice bulge.
We skied Hel Basin mainly for the novelty factor. We've both skied a number of other lines on Cannon and, on the first day of spring, it seemed like a nice juxtaposition to visit Hell.
We'd also looked into the basin from Cashmere Mtn a few weeks earlier and it looked like nice terrain.
Regarding the ice bulge, it was simple from a climbing standpoint but still attention-getting for those of us who prefer planks over spiked feet. There was perhaps 70 feet o...
We'd also looked into the basin from Cashmere Mtn a few weeks earlier and it looked like nice terrain.
Regarding the ice bulge, it was simple from a climbing standpoint but still attention-getting for those of us who prefer planks over spiked feet. There was perhaps 70 feet o...
It was great to meet you guys. Thanks again for letting us ride your coat tails on the rap from the col!
That traverse is never fun. Way to ski a really rad line. Looks like you did a variation between the n face and the n face couloir? Conditions were awesome on n faces...very stable.
Cahoneys of this caliber were not issued where I grew up. Well played, Otter. Solo, it seems?