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Those photos are a tripfest! The perspective of a soloist dodging vertigo? ::)
Any predictions on whether/where the snow will linger next weekend?
Any predictions on whether/where the snow will linger next weekend?
Gracias, Wolfs. Maybe next weekend we'll try for some slim pickin's.
dude, absolutely beautiful! I'm sure the trip has been an once as amazing as the pictures! ;)
I should note that there may be options beyond the point where I stopped. In the cruel month of September,2005 I found a patch of semi-turnable snow/ice about 1/2 mile past the Coleman Pinnacle that reached the trail. The Sholes Glacier may still have some "snow". This is what the area looked a month ago. http://telemarktalk.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=59417&highlight=diamonds+sholes+boots
Good luck.
Good luck.
Thanks for the info!
It looks lean but I am going to head that way on friday regardless of weather to keep the turns all year flow going!
Good one!
Almost four years now!
It looks lean but I am going to head that way on friday regardless of weather to keep the turns all year flow going!
Good one!
Almost four years now!
Hi Bob,
Way to get September! I think that Deschutes Brew was mine - did you save it for me? ;)
Well, you don't have to ski again til Oct 31, so Maybe, just maybe...
Way to get September! I think that Deschutes Brew was mine - did you save it for me? ;)
Well, you don't have to ski again til Oct 31, so Maybe, just maybe...
What beautiful terrain! Enjoy your last day there tomorrow -- fingers crossed that the winds aren't as strong as forecasted. :o
Nice one! Yes, empies are great snack food for ski touring, along with an alfajore.
Thanks for the post. Photo #21 in the pacasa link is great!
September is going to be a challenge. As much as I'd like to see an Indian Summer, I think I'll start the snow dance a bit earlier this year.
September is going to be a challenge. As much as I'd like to see an Indian Summer, I think I'll start the snow dance a bit earlier this year.
^Ding-ding-ding^
I've got the 172 and love it but need to upgrade to the BTX. And props on testing out a new board in August! http://www.lib-tech.com/snow/snowboards/skunk-apes/
I've got the 172 and love it but need to upgrade to the BTX. And props on testing out a new board in August! http://www.lib-tech.com/snow/snowboards/skunk-apes/
always love those places where one can ski powder and see the ocean....
i'm glad you guys are finding the goods after a rough start to your trip.
i'm glad you guys are finding the goods after a rough start to your trip.
awseome! I can feel the wind through my monitor!
Andy, I remember using the Andescross website for a lot of our pre trip planning back in 2005 and 2007.
Soulskier, are you still spending North American winters in Tahoe ?
Soulskier, are you still spending North American winters in Tahoe ?
Zap, we discovered Juan Pablo through Jorge, a guide I knew from my last trip in Bariloche. Both were very knowledgeable about their respective areas, laidback and quite helpful in getting the goods. I will post a trip video shortly.
Also, soulskier, thanks a lot for the ride to the airport and the sweet casita llao, llao. You have a great setup in Bariloche.
Also, soulskier, thanks a lot for the ride to the airport and the sweet casita llao, llao. You have a great setup in Bariloche.
Great TR and photo. During our flights into and departing Ushuaia, I was amazed at the mountain terrain for touring.
I'm curious about your guide, Juan Pablo. During our visit, we stayed at Hostel El Nido de los Condores at 9 de Julio. Within the hostel was the office for a guide service, Compania de Guias de Patagonia. One of the services they offered was ski touring. Was Juan Pablo affiliated with this group ?
I'm curious about your guide, Juan Pablo. During our visit, we stayed at Hostel El Nido de los Condores at 9 de Julio. Within the hostel was the office for a guide service, Compania de Guias de Patagonia. One of the services they offered was ski touring. Was Juan Pablo affiliated with this group ?
Great to see that you made it to Ushuaia. It is a unique location. In November, 2005, Jill and I spent some time in the area. There was no snow remaining due to a poor winter in 2005. We rode the lift for the great views of Beagle Channel. We also enjoyed lunch at the refugio at the top of the lift. The winds of Patagonia are memorable. ;)
Nice report. I had a haunting suspicion the end of the world would serve it up for you guys. BTW, the sun finally came out in Bariloche yesterday afternoon.
Damn.
Damn.
Damn.
Damn.
Nice work guys.
Seething with jealousy.
Damn.
Damn.
Damn.
Nice work guys.
Seething with jealousy.
You made a good call my friend. I'm glad you're getting some.
Looks fantastic1
Looks fantastic1
Ha! No, though that's what I´d expected -- what we actually skied is around the corner over the right skyline and much less imposing, but the line in that picture is repeated over and over in the surrounding terrain. You could come down here and just nail line after line for months, and 90% of them would be first descents. It's paradise.
That mountain/area looks unreal. Did you ski the couloir in the middle of that face that looks like it dead ends 3/4 the way up? Nice Work!
I just have to ask.
What is a skunape 67 that you where testing????
What is a skunape 67 that you where testing????
When I came down the section in photo 2 it was about 9:30 in the morning (after climbing the Table Mt.trail and traveling along the southern aspect of the mountain) and it was very icy. I was more concerned about not getting hurt than assessing for possible turns. Personally, I think that the small snowfield to your left as you start the Ptarmigan Ridge trail would make a more interesting ski if you don't want to venture too far from the car.
How many vf can you get in one lap? Also, what's the best way there? Do you start by going up the Table Mountain Trail? In September, it appears that desperate times will require desperate measures.
I hiked across Table Mountain a couple days before you.
Photo 1 is a comparison shot to your interesting black and white picture (Scout camp,perhaps?)
Photo 2 is a section of the glacier that I presume you boarded on.
Photo 1 is a comparison shot to your interesting black and white picture (Scout camp,perhaps?)
Photo 2 is a section of the glacier that I presume you boarded on.
- some cool shots, #10 is quite "gnarly"
Things have changed.
The ticket price was 285 vs 300 at Caterdal.( thats for 2)
The access road was freshly graded when we arrived.
Parking was free.
Our impression was that it was much better ran the Catedral. We actually saw patrollers and all the lifts where running.
The nearby town of Ville de Angositno was very clean and up market.
The touring potential is unbelievable as the resort offers easy access to some incredible terrain that just keeps on going.
The ticket price was 285 vs 300 at Caterdal.( thats for 2)
The access road was freshly graded when we arrived.
Parking was free.
Our impression was that it was much better ran the Catedral. We actually saw patrollers and all the lifts where running.
The nearby town of Ville de Angositno was very clean and up market.
The touring potential is unbelievable as the resort offers easy access to some incredible terrain that just keeps on going.
Great to see that you went to Bayo. I had read a few touring reports about the terrain but the snowpack was low when we were there. A few things I remember about Bayo:
- they charged the same lift ticket price as Cathedral
- the single chair
-the entrance ramp to the lift was a drop in setup
- the access road which was massive potholes
-the paid parking area
A unique area.
I'm reliving my past trips. Keep'em coming...
- they charged the same lift ticket price as Cathedral
- the single chair
-the entrance ramp to the lift was a drop in setup
- the access road which was massive potholes
-the paid parking area
A unique area.
I'm reliving my past trips. Keep'em coming...
Like some spoiled child at the fair Scottie insisted on riding the pink hippo chair. We had to stand around waiting for the froggy, pussy cat and giraffe to pass by before he'd load.
Scotty,
Nicely done.
I cannot think of a better emissary to represent our country and our ski community.
Keep doing one of the things you excel at which is making new friends ;)
Nicely done.
I cannot think of a better emissary to represent our country and our ski community.
Keep doing one of the things you excel at which is making new friends ;)
Great story.
Digging pits to build cultural bridges (though it sounds like there wasn't too much distance to cross - just a bunch of skiers taking a pit....)? The world seems pretty small sometimes. Nice.
Digging pits to build cultural bridges (though it sounds like there wasn't too much distance to cross - just a bunch of skiers taking a pit....)? The world seems pretty small sometimes. Nice.
The folks that I've met at Club Andino have always been helpful. You may want to stop by their small clubhouse/office in town. They have, in the past, offered bus shuttles out to Volcan Tronador where you can tour and there is some rustic hut/shelter. There's also a great ice cream shop right near their office.
The Winds of Patagonia can certainly establish a baseline for "misery".
Could you put a note inside your pack of smokes to remember to bring...
The Winds of Patagonia can certainly establish a baseline for "misery".
Could you put a note inside your pack of smokes to remember to bring...
Thanks for posting this Keith, Hopefully September turns can be made in 3 feet of light fluffy pow on Chinook, aahhh.
See also August 16 report from maryG. As of 8/23 the glacial ice and cracks were avoidable in boot track climbers right to 9,000 ft at Moon Rocks, but pretty much full width on the somewhat steeper section above the bench at that elevation.
Folks heading to Muir will find these photos relevant:
http://cascadeclimbers.com/trip-reports/alpine/mt-rainier-dc-8-21-2009-4323/
http://cascadeclimbers.com/trip-reports/alpine/mt-rainier-dc-8-21-2009-4323/
-solitude, dark chocolate, bright sunrise = Epic nice job
8/23: Lacking partner for more exotic places, I hiked up to 8900' on the snowfield, to base of steeper slope up to Camp Muir, where the glacial ice, rock, running water, new water ice and cracks begin in earnest. Picked my way across from climbers right through all that to smoother areas of giant suncups with melt ponds in their bottom, and agree with MaryG that these are fun to ski. About an inch of gritty corn or shave ice snow on harder stuff. Skied to above Pebble Creek for about 1400...
awesome Oyvind ! those look like some skinny sticks !
author=Oyvind_Henningsen link=topic=13968.msg58484#msg58484 date=1250893706]man how did we ever make turns on 55-55-55???
I think I skied a lot faster in those days.
Way to get back to your roots, Oyvind!
- thanks, Mark. Timberline emailed me saying they usually have enough snow to make it to August. He didn't give any specifics about stockpiling. It is called the Palmer Snowfield -- and not the Palmer Glacier ! I said,
due to grooming and salting, & he said grooming keeps it cleaner. In '05 it melted out. The top of the snowfield is 8,500 so that must help. I've been on the Snowdome and that's a great spot.
due to grooming and salting, & he said grooming keeps it cleaner. In '05 it melted out. The top of the snowfield is 8,500 so that must help. I've been on the Snowdome and that's a great spot.
I was just up at Hood a week or so ago, and suprisingly the White River Glacier and Zigzag snowfield were in decent shape. Usually the best lift served skiing is around Labor Day in September, or in early October, both of which are after the camps close. There's no one around and you can have the mountain mostly to yourself...
Timberline farms snow intensively; they collect it all winter, accumulating huge stockpiles, pushing it here and there to drag out the season as long as possible. Usually, they'll make it last just long enough to run their camps, including the terrain parks and halfpipes, through the summer. In a poor snow year it's touch and go by this point in the season.
Given the regularity of the terrain and the winds, hardly any snow accumulates naturally anywhere in the alpine e...
Given the regularity of the terrain and the winds, hardly any snow accumulates naturally anywhere in the alpine e...
- that sounds and looks like Folgefonna. Unless there is another summer skicentre in the North ? I put in a report last year at this time. That snow looks killer ! It looks like the same kickers on the hill. I forgot the water at the base of the T. I miss the T-bar at Mammoth. I learned how to ski pow off that lift !
re - Telemon ! I emailed Timberline (Mt Hood) and inquired how they keep their snow ?? on the Palmer snowfield. Hopefully they'll reply, probably not. It's on their webcam !
if you'd like I can send you an 8X10, of the week before with a cool cloud cap, and this wk. of clear sky. I first need a digital, (next season) and I think I can send to the website, from the Library.
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- what a great Marmot shot. Looks as though he's been at that rock before ! I guess they like the sun as well as the overcast. I skiied a bunch at Lassen. They lick the asphalt for dumped out sodas or whatnot.
I actually had one lick the sweat by my ankle ! on Mt Dana, 13,000 ft (Tioga Pass, Tuolomne) about 5 years back. Thanks for the pic
I actually had one lick the sweat by my ankle ! on Mt Dana, 13,000 ft (Tioga Pass, Tuolomne) about 5 years back. Thanks for the pic
I was up there with a group last Saturday. We went up via Pebble Creek and took off across the bottom of of the Muir snowfield. Crossed the ridge below Sugarloaf (?) and on up to the glacier proper. We broke out of the clouds around 6400 ft. Climbed up to around 8200 ft, did some rescue practice right below the big rock lump at that elevation and then skied down. The snow was good (to me at least) until we good down in the low 7000s. We also hit fog down below...