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Nice outing Ron, and good pix.
Isn't the first one Mount "Fricaba"?
Isn't the first one Mount "Fricaba"?
Sounds like a great day in the mountains, the views for Townsend are stunning.
Gary and Jan
Gary and Jan
Great trip Ron,
Wished we could have joined you, but I had to work over the holiday weekend. :( Buckhorn is one of the peaks still on our list to do, thanks for the beta.
Your pictures reminded me of an off-trail hiking trip we did in September into Heather Creek Basin, Deception Basin, Milk Creek Basin and Royal Basin, there are enough lines in those 4 drainages to keep a person busy for an entire season. :)
Gary and Jan
Wished we could have joined you, but I had to work over the holiday weekend. :( Buckhorn is one of the peaks still on our list to do, thanks for the beta.
Your pictures reminded me of an off-trail hiking trip we did in September into Heather Creek Basin, Deception Basin, Milk Creek Basin and Royal Basin, there are enough lines in those 4 drainages to keep a person busy for an entire season. :)
Gary and Jan
Amar has a good overview of the routes on Baker (and all the other Cascade volcanoes). The Easton is the most straightforward route, but is infested with snowmobiles.
Good job skiing Buckhorn!
I was on Townsend that day and looked over to Buckhorn and thought, "I wonder if RonL is skiing out there!" Sure enough! The hike in looked to long for my liking that day. Thanks for keying me into that area.
I was on Townsend that day and looked over to Buckhorn and thought, "I wonder if RonL is skiing out there!" Sure enough! The hike in looked to long for my liking that day. Thanks for keying me into that area.
Damn! Looks like I gave up a pretty good day of skiing for climbing choss at Vantage. Is Navaho West of Earl?
Cool photos!
Cool photos!
Dang dude....soon you'll be posting all your TRs on slednw.com Just kiddin'.....got your spot checks...awesome!
So Pemby Ice Cap next weekend?
So Pemby Ice Cap next weekend?
I had good visibility toward Townsend and could see the water clearly. I could not see the water toward the east due to clouds while I was up there.
Jason, I was searching the web on the area before I left and found your trip report. Reading it helped me keep the faith that there would be skiing up there. It did seem similar to your exerience, especially when I was finding my way to the true summit and stumbled across the trail on the ridge. I may have skied a chute that was to the w...
Jason, I was searching the web on the area before I left and found your trip report. Reading it helped me keep the faith that there would be skiing up there. It did seem similar to your exerience, especially when I was finding my way to the true summit and stumbled across the trail on the ridge. I may have skied a chute that was to the w...
Very cool. Sounds like similar conditions that I had when I skied it with Phil a few years ago. Awesome place.
Awesome you got out there, such a cool area!! were you able to see Mt Townsend?
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Great video footage!
What kind of camera are you using for those shots?
Thx - its described in the video descriptive text
http://vimeo.com/7861221
Great video footage!
What kind of camera are you using for those shots?
What kind of camera are you using for those shots?
sweet, i really like the 4th and 5th pictures down from the top
RuSki, yes I was all by my lonesome on this trip. :)
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The coolest, greatest thing I will take from this thread is the quote from Joeda:
"...That is why the skins stayed in the car, all avy gear on and skied upper and lower bull run all day checking frequently with friends. Tree wells are just as dangerous on a day like that, what I think is solid snow around a tree can liquefy in seconds and end up in a hole head first..."
Would you believe I accidentally left my camera at home? Doh!
The horse is dead...(I'm a thread killer).
Stability seemed pretty rock solid. We dug a pit about 6000 ft on a NE aspect just off Pea Gravel ridge yesterday and got basically nothing shearing with hard shoulder taps, except for the top inch of wind affected new snow. It looked like there's an old rain layer about 2.5 ft down, but seemed pretty well bonded.
As nice of a day it was up there yesterday, I'm ready for more snow...
As nice of a day it was up there yesterday, I'm ready for more snow...
Great shots of Pea Gravel ridge, and what an epic day! Takes me back to my days in Hood River. Gary, great to hear that the road to HR is open, anything to report on snow condition, stability, etc?
Excellent thread, nice of you gents for not dropping the gloves on the martyr and sweater-ing him (think NHL)...
But the "We are both well trained in avalanche safety" comment raised my eyebrows as I did not detect anything in any of martyr's posts to back this up. Not slamming you here man, I just didn't come away with that impression.
The coolest, greatest thing I will take from this thread is the quote from Joeda:
"...That is why the skins s...
But the "We are both well trained in avalanche safety" comment raised my eyebrows as I did not detect anything in any of martyr's posts to back this up. Not slamming you here man, I just didn't come away with that impression.
The coolest, greatest thing I will take from this thread is the quote from Joeda:
"...That is why the skins s...
Ben, I hope the posts answered your questions. Maybe in the spring, with longer days and the ability to drive a portion of the road you might try it? Thanks for the photo comments...
tx james - Sharon put up the photos. Video is up too now
http://www.leelau.net/2009/Decker2009_11_27/
http://www.leelau.net/2009/Decker2009_11_27/
really shows the sled=access potential. would take way too long with human power. Nice views btw
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This is beautiful, is this in washington?
Thanks,
Ben
No, it is in B.C. http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/coquihalla/index.htm The area around #8 on the map is one of the 2 or 3 best back country skiing locations near Vancouver...less than 2 hours drive after you cross the border.
Nice work you guys, looks like conditions were much better there than in Port Angeles. While I was at work today :( Jan and Jeff skied Hurricane Ridge. Temps were around freezing, clouds blocked all the views, but at least the road was open. :) !
Gary and Jan
Gary and Jan
This is beautiful, is this in washington? how long does this tour take/would you recommend it to someone just getting into touring or is this more advanced,
Thanks,
Ben
Thanks,
Ben
Since I drove the three of you there and drove the three of you back I can confirm that you all engaged in good discussions about your objective , the avy danger, weather conditions and wind directions , protocol and logging in with Patrol. I was involved in the discussion also.
I wouldn't have gone that day but I respect the reasons you made in going although I was a bit worried about you all for the rest of the day and relieved when you called in.
Joe and I have a wee bit...
I wouldn't have gone that day but I respect the reasons you made in going although I was a bit worried about you all for the rest of the day and relieved when you called in.
Joe and I have a wee bit...
Thanks for your inspiring report...now maybe I should head there too!!!!! Tough to leave when 2800' vert. is only 20 miles away.
We chose to go with the full lift ticket for the most flexibility. So I think it was $69 on my Edge card. This morning we were a little early so we took an extra lap on Jersey Cream, which you can't do with te BC pass.
Another time (last Thanksgiving) OB was so dismal that we bailed back in bounds.
Another time (last Thanksgiving) OB was so dismal that we bailed back in bounds.
Did you make use of a back country pass (if available) or pay the full lift ticket price? Sure sounds like a decent November day, either way.
Kneel Turner; is Rafmax going to hell for calling Jesus A.T.?
I knew that that guy was Telemark! I'll bet he's still three pinning in leather boots and wool.
Robie; Eeeeeew! But I'll bet that the beers were still delicious.
I knew that that guy was Telemark! I'll bet he's still three pinning in leather boots and wool.
Robie; Eeeeeew! But I'll bet that the beers were still delicious.
Great discussion. This is an excellent example of how the BC ski community comes together here for the benefit of all involved.
I have a thing or two to add.
Scotty and Joeda (and others) seem to take issue with anyone choosing to tour out of Crystal on Sunday:
I have a thing or two to add.
Scotty and Joeda (and others) seem to take issue with anyone choosing to tour out of Crystal on Sunday:
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The disturbing thing to me was that there were multiple visitors from the same area, not just Hyper'...
Nice trip. We were up skiing the resort on Sunday in wild weather. Good call on the day.
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Yep. Pres week. Me and the "soon to be" + some friends. You guys? I'm buyin the first round of PBR's!
Hopefully!
yep good to see you guys out there. (i was in the group with the husky). good times! quality snow.
more pix: http://picasaweb.google.com/skyeschell/Yodelin#
skye
more pix: http://picasaweb.google.com/skyeschell/Yodelin#
skye
All this trail poo and pee got me to thinking back. Many years ago Ron ,Mad Dog ,Myself and others were climbing up MT St Helens. I was ahead as we neared treeline on the way up. I stopped behind some trees and buried 3 suprise beers for our return. Kinda relaxes one for the trail ski out you know. Well we had a good ski back down and darn if Ron doesn't ski right up to my stash and take a leak! " I saw you take a leak here so I thought it was a good place" Of couse he was p...
Yep. Pres week. Me and the "soon to be" + some friends. You guys? I'm buyin the first round of PBR's!
:-[
Gonna go to Scottish Lakes this year Kneeler?
Gonna go to Scottish Lakes this year Kneeler?
SkiPrince, the video you shot is awesome!! Nice tunes on the post production too!!
Photo gallery at: http://www.the808.net/gallery/November-2009
...Includes some burst mode shots of SkiPrince
SkiPrince video streaming at: http://vimeo.com/7766973
Photo gallery at: http://www.the808.net/gallery/November-2009
...Includes some burst mode shots of SkiPrince
SkiPrince video streaming at: http://vimeo.com/7766973
I believe the initial rating was a 3 but this changed when I looked again on Monday. The Monday rating also included Sunday which was increased to a 4 - obviously a more representative rating of the Crystal conditions but of no use being a day later. No substitute for field observations as Joe states.
Ahh Ha! The TGR Troll has revealed himself!
-It's Eric
Joe, Don't forget (as I often do) NWAC has a phone # 206-526-6677.
I think if you own more than 5 pairs of skis, you're not to cheap to have a cell phone. Right?
...and I always make an effort to peek in at CM Patrol to sign out, check the forecast, and chat about conditions. These guys are equipped and trained to save yo' ass if you need help. The least you can do is let em know...
-It's Eric
Joe, Don't forget (as I often do) NWAC has a phone # 206-526-6677.
I think if you own more than 5 pairs of skis, you're not to cheap to have a cell phone. Right?
...and I always make an effort to peek in at CM Patrol to sign out, check the forecast, and chat about conditions. These guys are equipped and trained to save yo' ass if you need help. The least you can do is let em know...
This is quite the blowhard thread.
Rafmax,
You're going to hell. Which sucks, because I'm pretty sure it doesn't snow there.
You're going to hell. Which sucks, because I'm pretty sure it doesn't snow there.
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The only real avalanche incident I remember being mentioned in any of the reports from this locale seems to have been within the resort (waist-deep burial in Powder Bowl?). If you want a heuristic trap to talk about, how about the unquestionable brilliance of the decision to stay within the safe confines of the ski area?
Even worse, That was Lucky Shot!
But...