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Yeah, we were really surprised. It didn't seem to be picking up anything, so we'll definitely check it out with fresh batteries. We had 2 other beacons there, so we were able to test all the beacons, and all 3 were transmitting just fine.
Hopefully it's not the death of the beacon, they're kinda pricey to be malfunctioning after 3-4 years...
Hopefully it's not the death of the beacon, they're kinda pricey to be malfunctioning after 3-4 years...
Interesting that the beacon read 82%. FWIW, my experience with undamaged Trackers has never shown problems with reception, even down in the 50%'s, or less. Be sure to check that particular beacon out with full batteries as I suspect there may be a bigger problem. I too change out batteries when they get down in the 70%'s, but all beacons are theoretically able to receive or transmit, for some period, even when down in the very low percentile range! It may be that the antennas have...
@eze- left you a note in the other thread regarding the lost "crampon". i use that term loosely as those trampons don't work that great. handy though.
anywho-- really appreciate you picking that up. hit me up on your availability and i'd love to grab that from you.
ciao,
mc
anywho-- really appreciate you picking that up. hit me up on your availability and i'd love to grab that from you.
ciao,
mc
Beautiful! I have a great look at that couloir from part way up Spring Mtn to the west. Was your route trail 651 and then up the SW ridge to the top?
Below treeline it was hard pock-marked old snow...
Above treeline there was 1-3" of light fluff on top of a crust (breakable at times) with another unbreakable crust at 5-6" down. The couloir had blown in on the skiers left (south) side and made for sweet turns. Dry sluffs of the top layer required a minor amount of management...
Above treeline there was 1-3" of light fluff on top of a crust (breakable at times) with another unbreakable crust at 5-6" down. The couloir had blown in on the skiers left (south) side and made for sweet turns. Dry sluffs of the top layer required a minor amount of management...
Way to get people trained!
We were up at Hyak on Sunday, skiing wasn't bad down the newly cut run on the backside. We did a quick beacon practice back at the car and found out that someone's batteries were too low! I could find him easily, but he couldn't pick up my signal anywhere (5-50')! A reminder to replace those batteries! His tracker was at 82...
We were up at Hyak on Sunday, skiing wasn't bad down the newly cut run on the backside. We did a quick beacon practice back at the car and found out that someone's batteries were too low! I could find him easily, but he couldn't pick up my signal anywhere (5-50')! A reminder to replace those batteries! His tracker was at 82...
Sweet! I love that area -- way to get some goods in while the high pressure hangs around.
What were the snow conditions like? Were you skiing a glittering layer of surface hoar?
What were the snow conditions like? Were you skiing a glittering layer of surface hoar?
looks like the new camera is working out for you jason. That third one is stellar.
GaryJan:
I saw your tracks yesterday on that southwest aspect to the west of the lodge.
Your concerns regarding slides are well founded as there was a rather large slab that fractured to ground level on the northeast face just 50 yards or less along the ridge from the end of the Hurricane Hill Parking lot. I've seen more slides occur there than anywhere in the area in the past 25 years.
I was skiing at the Ridge both yesterday and again this afternoon.&nbs...
I saw your tracks yesterday on that southwest aspect to the west of the lodge.
Your concerns regarding slides are well founded as there was a rather large slab that fractured to ground level on the northeast face just 50 yards or less along the ridge from the end of the Hurricane Hill Parking lot. I've seen more slides occur there than anywhere in the area in the past 25 years.
I was skiing at the Ridge both yesterday and again this afternoon.&nbs...
Good time indeed.
Found a snowshoe part on the approach to the couloir. Picture is in the post here...
http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=14823.0
Found a snowshoe part on the approach to the couloir. Picture is in the post here...
http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=14823.0
author=rob_d link=topic=14797.msg62057#msg62057 date=1260743831]
That's such a great area - I've only explored Cerise Creek. Beautiful photos. I like that night shot with the tent as well.
Just getting familiar with my first digital slr camera. Do you carry multiple lenses with you on your tours or do you tend to use 1 most often? Any suggestions for carrying case? I haven't quite figured out the best way to carry my camera. Also -...
That's such a great area - I've only explored Cerise Creek. Beautiful photos. I like that night shot with the tent as well.
Just getting familiar with my first digital slr camera. Do you carry multiple lenses with you on your tours or do you tend to use 1 most often? Any suggestions for carrying case? I haven't quite figured out the best way to carry my camera. Also - any tips on protecting against moisture?
Just getting familiar with my first digital slr camera. Do you carry multiple lenses with you on your tours or do you tend to use 1 most often? Any suggestions for carrying case? I haven't quite figured out the best way to carry my camera. Also - any tips on protecting against moisture?
It was great to meet you Travertine. Glad we made the last minute arrangements work.
[Gear notes: axe and crampons for the steep final bit, and I agree - shoes would have been a better choice for the lower trail.">
[Gear notes: axe and crampons for the steep final bit, and I agree - shoes would have been a better choice for the lower trail.">
