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Sure thing:
http://www.garmontusa.com/370018.html
Please note that this version does not come in the same hi-viz color, but it does use the same core technology.
http://www.garmontusa.com/370018.html
Please note that this version does not come in the same hi-viz color, but it does use the same core technology.
What is the name of the device and manf. please?
In fact the yellow thingy in picture #2 is a very sensitive measurement device used by the analysis team to gauge potential energy in the snow pack and overall schralpage potential. The device uses a sophisticated technological approach to measure the overall steepness and angle of the slope and miraculously requires no batteries whatsoever!
We strongly believe this technology presents a 'green alternative' to the slope angle measurement needs of back country skiers and we...
We strongly believe this technology presents a 'green alternative' to the slope angle measurement needs of back country skiers and we...
You had better check your batteries "old guy". Awesome post!!
Thanks to our sponsor Scotty for the ride and laughs, Stewie for keeping him in line, Joe for his sense of humor (which apparently not all seem to get...), and Kyle for setting an awesome skin track! Great day out with good friends and awesome snow.
A few more pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/christopherlyles/CrystalOpeningDay?feat=directlink
Chris
A few more pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/christopherlyles/CrystalOpeningDay?feat=directlink
Chris
Love the format and that picture of Baker is tasty.... thanks!
author=old guy link=topic=14439.msg60439#msg60439 date=1258136471]
Hate to be critical but in the second photo is that your transceiver hanging on the outside of your coat? I hope not.
That would not be his transceiver...
Hate to be critical but in the second photo is that your transceiver hanging on the outside of your coat? I hope not.
11-12-09: On skin up to top of Big Chief, saw some impressive surface hoar crystals @ 5400ft, S to SE aspect. Could be a problem (w/l) on simular aspects after this Friday & weekend snow dump we're expecting.
Otherwise the snow seems to be holdin up better than expected, found decent powder stashes esp in shaded areas. Despite spotty coverage on some of steeper front-side terrain, ski bases suffered no rock shots... nice Nov powder all afternoon :)
Otherwise the snow seems to be holdin up better than expected, found decent powder stashes esp in shaded areas. Despite spotty coverage on some of steeper front-side terrain, ski bases suffered no rock shots... nice Nov powder all afternoon :)
OK:
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
7 PM PST FRIDAY...
.TONIGHT...CLOUDY STEADY SNOW DEVELOPING OVERNIGHT. SNOW LEVEL
2000 FEET.
.FRIDAY...SNOW CHANGING TO SNOW SHOWERS.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY IN THE EVENING...THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. TOTAL SNOW
ACCUMULATION 5 TO 14 INCHES.
;D
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
7 PM PST FRIDAY...
.TONIGHT...CLOUDY STEADY SNOW DEVELOPING OVERNIGHT. SNOW LEVEL
2000 FEET.
.FRIDAY...SNOW CHANGING TO SNOW SHOWERS.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY IN THE EVENING...THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. TOTAL SNOW
ACCUMULATION 5 TO 14 INCHES.
;D
Hella snow, and pretty heavy. Folks with little skis were gettin pwned.
Wtf is with the bluebird pictures i keep seeing of Crystal?? I wanna see where Im goin at Baker!
Wtf is with the bluebird pictures i keep seeing of Crystal?? I wanna see where Im goin at Baker!
Skin tracks happen...
Nice work. Great pics -- though I have to admit I was really hoping that first once was Silver Peak by Snoq, not Crystal... :)
Nice work. Great pics -- though I have to admit I was really hoping that first once was Silver Peak by Snoq, not Crystal... :)
The backside did hold some good turns. Skiers Left of the chair above big chief has some filling in to do, it was fun and skiable but there are many christmas tree heads sticking up.
Sweet video. That was an awesome early season day for sure. Nice to get up there before the access is blocked by snow too.
Likewise, Debbie, Brett, & I were up there all day. Mostly backside. Nice snow. All day. Great to be out. As we were headed out we took a quick shuffle up the cat-groomed mayhem to hogsback and got a good look at Wildcats on our way down. We couldn't believe how full and covered it looked. We were wishing we had made our return from the backside via Wildcats rather than Roller Coaster / Crest Trail. Oh well, perhaps next time.
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Video uploaded:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMWdOHdHMVU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMWdOHdHMVU
author=skykilo link=topic=14400.msg60346#msg60346 date=1257911187]
Nipple deep isn't a very good quantitative description: picture a short woman with big boobs who telemarks.
Almost the same as a Hummel last Sunday at Crystal
author=NWBCer link=topic=14387.msg60357#msg60357 date=1257928638]
Scotsman, I believe I mentioned on Nov 4 that I would send some snow alecapone's way....
no thanks required - enjoy 8)
Thanks Gary, very welcomed. Now send more!
I beg to differ Lord, Shred and I were up there all day and found good snow for most runs (backside of Cowboy not good where the sun had crusted the south slopes a couple days ago), the best being our last down Wildcats. TR here.
Thanks Lisa, but I am flying to the midwest in the AM, and wont be back until mid week. So it should be epic this weekend. ::)
Stacy, there was so much unfinished business around, but that definitely seems to be the grand prize of the local area.
Telemon, I thought of you when at the beer store in Pemberton! I asked the clerk if he had any good hoppy beers. He said "no, but I wish we did. I'm going to try to get some in here soon". He then took note of my request for Tree Brewing's Hop Head!! I said to myself, "that Telemon is full of s**t!!!! Just kidding...Previously, back in Bellingham,...
Telemon, I thought of you when at the beer store in Pemberton! I asked the clerk if he had any good hoppy beers. He said "no, but I wish we did. I'm going to try to get some in here soon". He then took note of my request for Tree Brewing's Hop Head!! I said to myself, "that Telemon is full of s**t!!!! Just kidding...Previously, back in Bellingham,...
Nice John, are you up for some more turns Friday? I'll see if I can get Kurt to head north as well.
I agree, great skiing this morning, Two feet of soft powder in places. But by the time we returned to the car (around 10), most of the good stuff had been mucked up by cats, and there were a couple dozen folks starting to skin up. They didn't get the good turns we did; I know that.
author=samoon link=topic=14400.msg60347#msg60347 date=1257914234]
Toby, you forgot to mention the unfinished business?
Before I saw the photo, I thought that unfinished business was Toby trying some great IPAs while in B.C.. Another good one to add to the list would be from Surrey's Central Brewing (just across the border) called Red Racer IPA, available in most government stores, at a great price I may add.
Most likely because it's still early compared to most seasons and because the area was performing some work at the top of Hyak. As of recent, they had a track hoe at the top of dinosaur that need to be brought down.
Scotsman, I believe I mentioned on Nov 4 that I would send some snow alecapone's way....
no thanks required - enjoy 8)
no thanks required - enjoy 8)
author=samoon link=topic=14400.msg60347#msg60347 date=1257914234]
Toby, you forgot to mention the unfinished business?
Those are tough aspects to ski fwiw. Approach is a bit adventurous too. But not to say it wouldn't be fun to try
author=TobyT link=topic=14389.msg60336#msg60336 date=1257904869]
I can't wait to see the footage of the "nipples"!!!!!!
Edited for adult consumption ::)
author=gravitymk link=topic=14395.msg60265#msg60265 date=1257815140]
Good thing you went when you did, the road was plowed to the top today.
Really? I have never seen that road get plowed before. I wonder what is up with that...
Jeff! Were you wearing your traditional neon? How could I have missed you? Give me a shout sooner than later, I'd love to ski with you and Robie again...
And as for my car, it is all of 11 years young. :) Haha.
And as for my car, it is all of 11 years young. :) Haha.
author=Teleskichica link=topic=14385.msg60223#msg60223 date=1257743898]
Robie, you were there, too? Sorry to have missed you.
Hey Holly, we thought we saw your car right next to us in the parking lot but then we decided it couldn't be---it was too new to belong to anyone who'd hang out with us ;). Hope to see you out there sometime soon.
Toby, you forgot to mention the unfinished business?
Nipple deep isn't a very good quantitative description: picture a short woman with big boobs who telemarks.
Kind of like how they say it's possible to drown in just a few cm of water!
Kind of like how they say it's possible to drown in just a few cm of water!
I can't wait to see the footage of the "nipple deep"!!!!!!
Congratulations, Lapaz! That is very inspiring. I have a feeling It wont be long before your daughter will be out there shredding it up! It was great to ski with you guys, especially grateful for the skin track back out!
I think you'd be lucky to drive to our parking spot.
The forecast for 3500 ft is for snow and snow and snow between now and Saturday:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=48.886617529842795&lon=-121.82876586914062&site=sew&smap=1&marine=0&unit=0&lg=en
The forecast for 3500 ft is for snow and snow and snow between now and Saturday:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=48.886617529842795&lon=-121.82876586914062&site=sew&smap=1&marine=0&unit=0&lg=en
it really was nipple deep. looks like you had a killer outing! nice!
great pictures, thanks for sharing! looks like it was a gorgeous day. and you missed the crowds at heather meadows.
think the road will still be drivable this friday?
think the road will still be drivable this friday?
author=Robie link=topic=14385.msg60219#msg60219 date=1257741695]
Sounds like Chugah has very good taste in ski partners. Chris I don't think I'd let this get out. Let's just keep it between you and me. ;)
It gets worse Robie.
Joedabaker just told me he saw Chugach following the President of K2 Skis down Exterminator as well.
Amar, Hummel, Rollings and now the K2 President.
My dog's turned into...
author=lapaz25 link=topic=14381.msg60302#msg60302 date=1257881669]
Woo Hoo indeed! I couldn't have asked for a better day to celebrate my 100th month of skiing! It's been a long journey- 4 knee surgeries, 3 new jobs, double pneumonia, moved, got married, had a baby, and lost my father all in the 8+ years. I was so grateful to spend the day with my husband and some of my best ski buds by my side as we floated through thigh to waist deep pow on the...
Woo Hoo indeed! I couldn't have asked for a better day to celebrate my 100th month of skiing! It's been a long journey- 4 knee surgeries, 3 new jobs, double pneumonia, moved, got married, had a baby, and lost my father all in the 8+ years. I was so grateful to spend the day with my husband and some of my best ski buds by my side as we floated through thigh to waist deep pow on the backside of Cowboy-not too shabby! I certainly enjoyed meeting some fellow TAYers...
Thanks guys. It was my best opening day ever.
My last two years were sunny forecast and we ended up skiing in rain, fog or both.
I think I am beginning to figure out how to read the weather forecast. :)
My last two years were sunny forecast and we ended up skiing in rain, fog or both.
I think I am beginning to figure out how to read the weather forecast. :)
author=Stugie link=topic=14387.msg60289#msg60289 date=1257870039]
Yeah Joeda, it was sweet (Good meeting up with you too Scotty!) We'll all have to get out again for some turns together...fun times for sure!
Always nice to see you and Kyle out and about. Isn't this early snow great!!
Yeah Joeda, it was sweet (Good meeting up with you too Scotty!) We'll all have to get out again for some turns together...fun times for sure!
Very nice. Way to get up there before the car access is completely blocked by snow.
Great photos and turns, thanks for sharing.
We didn't have to bust through that much...cat track was about a day or two old, and after convening at the Naches for some good times, that snoslut had done the dirty work the previous day.
Kyle skinning up the cat track.
Nonetheless, there were refills and plenty left for some good laps on Green Valley. Lots of friends and...
Kyle skinning up the cat track.
Nonetheless, there were refills and plenty left for some good laps on Green Valley. Lots of friends and...