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Nice to meet you as well, Steve.
Snow (and lack thereof) was more or less as Don had replied in response to my optimistic daydreams. And the little bit of hiking through the magical forest was indeed time well spent, so the snowmelt was not a tragedy.
After multiple weekends of lots of travel, it was nice to get out for a lazy afternoon tour with a minimal drive. Just what the doctor ordered.
We had awesome views of the insides of the clouds that were cruising...
Snow (and lack thereof) was more or less as Don had replied in response to my optimistic daydreams. And the little bit of hiking through the magical forest was indeed time well spent, so the snowmelt was not a tragedy.
After multiple weekends of lots of travel, it was nice to get out for a lazy afternoon tour with a minimal drive. Just what the doctor ordered.
We had awesome views of the insides of the clouds that were cruising...
I was across the way on Denny and encountered thunder claps half way up to the snow...one of those "oh sh*t" moments with board on the pack holding two metal poles. Although my chance at snow was stalled, it was nice exercise and always good to get out of the city.
Has anyone been to the (real) Slot recently?
Has anyone been to the (real) Slot recently?
great tr ... really nice writing ... sorry you didn't get er done .. but yeah the mountains were scary so thumbs up for your effort
Great TR.
It deserves an "A" for courage.
I do a lot of trips like that but I just don't have the cajones to post them ;D
It deserves an "A" for courage.
I do a lot of trips like that but I just don't have the cajones to post them ;D
Back at ya, Aaron.
Anita and I went back yesterday. Parked at PCT trail, walked trail for a few minutes, then ascended NW bowl to ridge, where we encountered a group of 4 or 5 adults and a newborn baby! Yoyoed NW, then skinned back to the ridge, where we ran into Jim Oker and his buddy. Skied out NE bowl. Significant snow loss on exit compared to last Wednesday night.
Nice to meet you Jim. :)
Anita and I went back yesterday. Parked at PCT trail, walked trail for a few minutes, then ascended NW bowl to ridge, where we encountered a group of 4 or 5 adults and a newborn baby! Yoyoed NW, then skinned back to the ridge, where we ran into Jim Oker and his buddy. Skied out NE bowl. Significant snow loss on exit compared to last Wednesday night.
Nice to meet you Jim. :)
Nicely done.
I love that trip.
We saw your tracks and heard you guys from the top of Foss (never did see any of you).
Interesting weather, eh?
I love that trip.
We saw your tracks and heard you guys from the top of Foss (never did see any of you).
Interesting weather, eh?
Such a fine place, alone or with friends... Glad you got it good! :)!
Quite a trip! Bet it was fun.
Thanks for the update/
Plan on heading up Saturday and spending the night at Crag View since I have been up this way 3 times and never spent the night.
Plan on heading up Saturday and spending the night at Crag View since I have been up this way 3 times and never spent the night.
Thanks for the report; hopefully conditions will still be good in two weeks time.
author=neil turner link=topic=13629.msg56891#msg56891 date=1245041549]
Joe,
The Adams trip was not cancelled, but unforetunately Holly couldn't make it. The Adams trip went off... Nicely 8).
T.R. to follow. Now back to that pesky work thing...
Holly: "Pshaw! Adams... we summited Cave Ridge." (Smirk.) :)
Joe,
The Adams trip was not cancelled, but unforetunately Holly couldn't make it. The Adams trip went off... Nicely 8).
T.R. to follow. Now back to that pesky work thing...
The Adams trip was not cancelled, but unforetunately Holly couldn't make it. The Adams trip went off... Nicely 8).
T.R. to follow. Now back to that pesky work thing...
LOL...nice. I ran into snow at around 3600', losing the trail. Another time. Sorry no slot this time...perhaps you can still try the slot with that quarter Holly found? :D
Perfect.
Just the way I would have done it :)
(except I wouldn' have made it up from Morrison Creek CG to Pikers in 5.5 hrs... not even close) 8)
Just the way I would have done it :)
(except I wouldn' have made it up from Morrison Creek CG to Pikers in 5.5 hrs... not even close) 8)
We contemplated Pineapple, the Tatoosh, and Silver Peak... you know, all the more obvious choices... too easy. ::)
Nice work Chris, glad you made it out after all. :)
Nice work Chris, glad you made it out after all. :)
author=Snow Bell link=topic=13615.msg56868#msg56868 date=1245009448]
You presume me only half-neckid? ;)
Giving you the benefit of the doubt there... ;D
I have a BD Predator pack and abso-fricken-lutely love it! Great support and breaks down really light... great for overnight, maybe too much for day pack, but can't beat it's overall functionality.
author=Zap link=topic=13627.msg56865#msg56865 date=1244996273]
Great TR and photos. The weather sure makes a touring day short but then you probably had a good supply of Deschutes beer, firewood and all those "new friends" at your campsite. ;)
Yeah - Deschutes beer tastes good, but always tastes better when camping ;)
Purty fish anyway....
author=old school link=topic=13584.msg56872#msg56872 date=1245009673]
what is about those southern oregon cascaders? mountain folk who won't respond???
Lots of shy "hill folk down here".........
...I even found a "lucky" quarter at the trailhead. (Keep this up and I think skiing could be a highly lucrative money maker for me!)
Hey, I lost a quarter once, it could be mine...
...when an angelic voice of reason called out...
I think I've heard that voice, too, pulling us back on course on Baker. And I've always thought of Brad as kind of a hum...
Sorry you two got skunked, but hopefully you learned a few lessons after this one. One of these days I can show you all the way... weather is a different story.
Chris
Chris
author=TobyT link=topic=13627.msg56864#msg56864 date=1244995568]
That's not a Brookie, but nice way to mix up activities. I'm almost in full fly fishing mode! You have some very nice fishing waters down there. Enjoy!
You're right, I posted the pic of the little redside I caught. Didn't get any real good pics of the brookies.......
author=Scotsman link=topic=13591.msg56714#msg56714 date=1244573107]
Are those a pair of Factor's Chris is wearing.??????
If so did he leave them behind.???
See Random Tracks re pair of Factors left on Adams.
Bad luck with weather.
Nope, those are the Methods. And I have them in the storage room, so no lost gear for me.
So the Slot remains elusive. All the better for when you get around to it.
I wouldn't suppose it to be in great shape right about now anyway but I could be wrong.
Glad you guys got out, I heard that your Adams trip was called off. Maybe I can join you when you do go.
I wouldn't suppose it to be in great shape right about now anyway but I could be wrong.
Glad you guys got out, I heard that your Adams trip was called off. Maybe I can join you when you do go.
author=Teleskichica link=topic=13629.msg56867#msg56867 date=1245003429]
"I have a feeling if I were with Joe Bell, we would be skiing this right now." Brad co...
what is about those southern oregon cascaders? mountain folk who won't respond???
Nice work getting out there in the horrific weather we are experiencing in the PNW.
I'm too much of a pansy to take the chance of getting rained on ;).
I'm too much of a pansy to take the chance of getting rained on ;).
Great TR and photos. The weather sure makes a touring day short but then you probably had a good supply of Deschutes beer, firewood and all those "new friends" at your campsite. ;)
Thanks for putting up the TR Chris. Fun trip despite the fickle weather.
The Frying Pan Creek Trail is in great condition with just one tree to duck and no bridge troubles. Nearly snow free until the final crossing below Summerland. A much nicer walk than the one to Glacier Basin.
It was a good opportunity to work out some bugs in my ever evolving over night pack. I am having trouble reconciling the light frameless packs with extended periods with my skis and boots atta...
The Frying Pan Creek Trail is in great condition with just one tree to duck and no bridge troubles. Nearly snow free until the final crossing below Summerland. A much nicer walk than the one to Glacier Basin.
It was a good opportunity to work out some bugs in my ever evolving over night pack. I am having trouble reconciling the light frameless packs with extended periods with my skis and boots atta...
That's not a Brookie, but nice way to mix up activities. I'm almost in full fly fishing mode! You have some very nice fishing waters down there. Enjoy!
author=Big Steve link=topic=13622.msg56850#msg56850 date=1244939585]
Ran into a guy named Aaron who was waiting on the ridge for two buddies to join him.
Good to meet you up there Big Steve!
author=skierguitarist link=topic=13584.msg56847#msg56847 date=1244920816]
He probably won't respond.... they are in southern Oregon Cascades...
McLaughlin is South of Crater Lake, Or. Northwest of Klamath Falls.
Bailey is North of Crater lake, search for Daimond Lake, Or. and you will find that it is adjacent to the lake on the west side.
Diamond is South of Hwy 58 near Crescent Lake, Oregon.
Skied here on Sat -- drove a little ways up the clearcuts from Windy Pass till blocked by snow. Hiked snow covered roads to top of clearcuts. Booted up to North ridge, lounged on summit until thunder rumbles at noon got us moving again. A few rain sprinkles accompanied our descent down the north basin -- Sun cupped snow was soft enough to make pleasant skiing -- soft -- but not mushy. With a little "rock walking on skis" on the couple of bare patches on the logging roads,...
Jim,
Going up we stayed in the forest along Silver side or creek and ponds, and it there was quite a bit of not-snow. Nice hike up but not skiable for coming down. So, we tried out a bit from edge of forest into meadow on the way down, and just had one spot where we had to regain 30' or so of altitude to get really far down, and no brushy areas. Probably just lucky, because it is a bit of a maze. Either way, it's a nice hike as well as a nice ski on the kind of day we've been...
Going up we stayed in the forest along Silver side or creek and ponds, and it there was quite a bit of not-snow. Nice hike up but not skiable for coming down. So, we tried out a bit from edge of forest into meadow on the way down, and just had one spot where we had to regain 30' or so of altitude to get really far down, and no brushy areas. Probably just lucky, because it is a bit of a maze. Either way, it's a nice hike as well as a nice ski on the kind of day we've been...
Hey Don, good to see you are making good use of your free Fridays. Gabriel and I skied Silver on Wednesday night, continuing the Wednesday night beer/ski tradition. We ascended NW bowl, descended NE (left of creek), as usual. Continuous snow up and down above 4000 feet. Ran into a guy named Aaron who was waiting on the ridge for two buddies to join him. We might run up there tomorrow for some laps.
Jim, agree that staying in forest is best bet for continuous snow. We skied...
Jim, agree that staying in forest is best bet for continuous snow. We skied...
Lowell -- Great TR (as always). I friend and I did most of the same traverse on foot in late June many years ago -- one of the nicest high traverses I have done. Didn't see a soul except for little dots in the distance glissading down Glacier Peak as we approached across the snow field on a Sunday afternoon, and then the Navy fighter pilot that buzzed the pass. Always thought that it would be a great one on skis.
He probably won't respond.... they are in southern Oregon Cascades...
Sorry to be less than enthusiastic about your offer to link up on a skiing trip this week, Chris.I've become kind of picky about my weather conditions; being retired does give me more options since I am no longer limited to weekends. Most of my skiing partners are creatures of the "traditional" ski season so I will gladly hook up with you and/or Joe during the summer and fall.
btw mountain forecasts for Mt.Baker are looking a little better for the upcoming week. I would like...
btw mountain forecasts for Mt.Baker are looking a little better for the upcoming week. I would like...
Sounded good, boys---hope it's still in condition in July.
Thanks for the report. FWIW, last season, I noticed that the latest mostly-continuous snow to the car was in the forest, on the Silver side of the creek. It was much more pleasant than trying to connect the maze in the clearcut, followed by a ski carry through brush. It's pretty in there too. Perhaps I'll have to go see if that's the case this weekend as well... (he writes, partly hoping others will go scrape the snow a bit smoother and cleaner in there before tomorrow now that th...
I have never heard of these mountains, are they in the north cascades?
author=Stugie link=topic=13615.msg56813#msg56813 date=1244753684]
Nothing better than vodka and turns!
Sure helped the walk out feel less painful (pack needs to be lightened up a bit- I am taking notes from Joe).
one man warned us that it was snowing.
How the heck did he know?
Nice report Holly!
author=jeff_s link=topic=13611.msg56823#msg56823 date=1244781443]
If you'd been really lucky maybe somebody would've suggested going down the Paradise Glacier ;). No boot pack or postholes.
Glad to hear you're getting back to it full strength.
We wanted to take that route, but weren't entirely sure of the exit and had to get home pretty quick... I'll make sure to bring you along next...
author=Teleskichica link=topic=13611.msg56775#msg56775 date=1244701090]
... descent down the trampled snowfield marked by dips and divots of suncups, boot pack and postholing. The terrain we skied definitely required gumby legs and thighs of steel to stay upright
If you'd been really lucky maybe somebody would've suggested going down the Paradise Glacier ;). No boot pack or postholes.
Glad to hear you're getti...
We were up there a couple weeks ago on our way to Vesper and the snow started lower down (we almost changed routes, except that two of our party had found a better stream crossing lower and were dogging us up into Wirz basin). We skied your route last year when there was a huge avy that filled the valley and made the approach very easy. Good work and nice photos.
author=Kevin Steffa link=topic=13610.msg56811#msg56811 date=1244751457] I think that the owner of those skiis is really walking on the old trail...Trail?? ??? If there is an old trail through there, I don't think we found it and/or it's well over-grown. We didn't find the schwack terrible, but it became tedious at times with skis getting hung-up on the thick brush.
I think we went up the same canyon route (left side of the cree...
Andy - I can only imagine the struggles you went through! persistence!
Nothing better than vodka and turns!