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Awesome! I had been wanting to do the same but my partner bailed. Boo! Glad to see that it was a decent idea but just unable to come to fruition.
I have not been on that particular ridgeline (Whistler), but it looks possible, at least a little easier closer to the local knob. Turn left 90 degrees and it should look something like this:
http://picasaweb.google.com/kevinsteffa/08_05_Cutthroat#5203040509764311298
- Kevin
http://picasaweb.google.com/kevinsteffa/08_05_Cutthroat#5203040509764311298
- Kevin
Cool panorama from the day's ski:
author=Gregg_C link=topic=13168.msg54893#msg54893 date=1241027033]
Again, great job and super vibe photos.
~ yeah super vibe pics !!
and I'm sorry about Vags; he was very lucky to have lived a long life knowing you.
Yeah Holly! That smile pic speaks volumes! So glad you were able to get out and begin harvesting again! No more bouldering, but as for climbing, that's another story...;)
Great stuff -- I love reading TRs for places I have to look up on the map.
Nice effort Andy and Scott. We ended up climbing in Leavenworth and bagged skiing altogether on Saturday. Drove up to the end of the road and probably turned around where you were parked! Headed that way next weekend.
Looks like a great tour in new environs- way to go all of you!!
Sorry I couldn't be in two places simultaneously (garibaldi park and hwy 20)...
So, thats where the sun is. Nice work trip. Is there a company helicopter on the schedule?
Wow, it sounds like you really motored. I would have thought it better to wait a little later in the season, but I guess the clouds kept the snow from getting too soft. Congrats on a great trip!
Another great adventure. I'm glad that you have Joe with you to share the wonderful trip. I'm pleased that you also included your decision about reaching your "comfort level" for that day on that part of the mountain. Life is precious and you want to be around to share many more great adventures.
Chris and Joe- nice work getting some out there, we are all jealous and looking forward to more pics and tr's.
Sweet, Scott! I think you need me as secretary on your next "work" trip though, right? Cause typing up TRs and (other official documents) is a lotta of work best left to professional typists like myself. ;)
Missed you at CrystalFest, but I certainly wouldn't miss your outing for the world. Can't wait to see/read more.
Missed you at CrystalFest, but I certainly wouldn't miss your outing for the world. Can't wait to see/read more.
Nice pix of the turns with the ocean in the background.
What about that four-letter word you said you'd engage in while you are in AK---I think it's called
"WORK"? ???
What about that four-letter word you said you'd engage in while you are in AK---I think it's called
"WORK"? ???
Hi Snow Crystal,
Bram and myself were the party ahead of you on Silver Star. We heard the rumors of meltout at the base but were not deterred. We booted up for the first 500' or so (45 minutes) on the east side of the river before putting the skins on. The booting was a mix of bush-whacking on hard ground and post-holing in the snow. Within the next couple hundred feet we crossed over the creek and had some difficulty skinning as the snow was rath...
Bram and myself were the party ahead of you on Silver Star. We heard the rumors of meltout at the base but were not deterred. We booted up for the first 500' or so (45 minutes) on the east side of the river before putting the skins on. The booting was a mix of bush-whacking on hard ground and post-holing in the snow. Within the next couple hundred feet we crossed over the creek and had some difficulty skinning as the snow was rath...
It's a great tour. Welcome to the site!
It was another good day in the Olympics with friends. We were kind of hoping you would have had breakfast waiting for us when we got to the summit though ;). Fortunately, we did remember the camera, so here is a link to a few pictures.
http://picasaweb.google.com/GaryJanH/20090502SteepleRock#
Gary and Jan
http://picasaweb.google.com/GaryJanH/20090502SteepleRock#
Gary and Jan
I think I may have left some of my thumb on your camera lens?
Nice work. Lucky b_st_rd.
Nice work. Lucky b_st_rd.
ScottK and I made an ill-fated attempt on SilverStar last year and made the mistake of coming up the west side of the creek at a time of low snow coverage. Your report brought back vivid memories of our not very pleasant travels in there... what a mess of blow down.
Anyone ever ski the ridge line in the 3rd photo?
Amazing lines up there.
Amazing lines up there.
Nice man. Hope to get out there next weekend or the weekend after for a little May corn harvest.
Cool... that spot looks familiar! skiing the cascade crest is a dream -- one of the best area vantage points I have found yet...
http://picasaweb.google.com/kevinsteffa/08_05_Cutthroat#
http://picasaweb.google.com/kevinsteffa/08_05_Cutthroat#
author=Scotsman link=topic=13202.msg55058#msg55058 date=1241369694]
We're off again this morning but I feel really beat up.
Weather clear and warm. Need to watch for wet slides.
I'll cry you a river so big that the Greeners' will be designating it a salmon spawning tributary. :D
Good to know your limit-Have a great time-Fresh Alaskan BBQ salmon, AK skiing steeps.... did I mention that I'm jealo...
We had a very long day yesterday and skied some great stuff. Leo is a mountain goat!
Joe and Leo skied what I consider a" Big Line" that was truly spectacular. I bailed half way up. We got back and Leo insisted we BBQ slamon at his house.
Too tired last night to post pictures but Joe's started a TR and wll post pics later.
We're off again this morning but I feel really beat up.
Weather clear and warm. Need to watch for wet slides.
Joe and Leo skied what I consider a" Big Line" that was truly spectacular. I bailed half way up. We got back and Leo insisted we BBQ slamon at his house.
Too tired last night to post pictures but Joe's started a TR and wll post pics later.
We're off again this morning but I feel really beat up.
Weather clear and warm. Need to watch for wet slides.
Right on! Way to go and put in the effort. I'm super excited you got out to do this.
I had the same idea Friday, my first tour up Red Mt. Nice warm sunny day. Unfortunately got a late trailhead start 1pm. Reached the base (5000’) of the steeper climb to summit by ~4pm, remain climbing on skins, setting a track up the SW face reaching about 5400’ before it got too soft and steep to kick turns safely (at least for me). Started booting up lookers right in direction of rock/ridge but this was not any easier, postholing knee deep in some places. Snow was softening up way too muc...
During my years herring fishing in PWS before the oil spill I often looked at some of those mountains and wondered about sking them. I did ski the "ski Hill" which is a lift at the top of a residential neighborhood in town. That was in the eighties with rear entry boots and really skinny, long skis. I hope all goes well.
author=Moscawulff link=topic=13202.msg55033#msg55033 date=1241303868]
you haven't even posted a TR about skiing yet and I want to be there now and always...shred it up for all of us!!!
I know! this is like a trailer for "The Movie", previews of coming attractions. Have a great time you guys!
God I love AK...you haven't even posted a TR about skiing yet and I want to be there now and always...shred it up for all of us!!!
author=Daniel_G link=topic=13203.msg55023#msg55023 date=1241291626]
great picture!
Agreed! :).
Thanks for the great TR and photos!! I love the panos for sure. ...And about a good lease system on the dynafits, very critical to have! In the photo of you with your skis on your back, it looks like you are using a modified dyna-bondage setup. I tried something like that at one point too, and it didn't work out for me either. :( I will PM the location of a photo of my current leash system to give you some ideas/inspiration.
Have fun, enjoy the loooooong days, and say "Hi" to Kevin for me. Ask him if he'll take you to see Buddy Love at the pro shop.
-Ed
-Ed
Nice work Holly, glad you are back in the game and congrats again on all of your accomplishments.
author=Joedabaker link=topic=13202.msg55004#msg55004 date=1241279183]
I try to believe that jealousy is not part of my aging mind set, but now I am filled with a feeling that has to be closely described as JEALOUSY
ditto- have fun guys!
author=Zap link=topic=13201.msg55008#msg55008 date=1241281361]
Daniel,
Nice TR. Your writing style is enjoyable. That first photo is beautiful.
Thanks , can't take credit for the photo's they belong to Greg Stamolis.
Ahhh ! Another great adventure ! Make it a roundtrip.
Daniel,
Nice TR. Your writing style is enjoyable. That first photo is beautiful.
Nice TR. Your writing style is enjoyable. That first photo is beautiful.
I try to believe that jealousy is not part of my aging mind set, but now I am filled with a feeling that has to be closely described as JEALOUSY.
Have a great time, keep us updated. I love the spirit of skiing story that is unfolding, fisherman, locals on first name basis...Oh and pictures would really put this in perspective.
Have a great time, keep us updated. I love the spirit of skiing story that is unfolding, fisherman, locals on first name basis...Oh and pictures would really put this in perspective.
author=markharf link=topic=13197.msg54996#msg54996 date=1241232524]
All this in just seven months? It sounds like the work of a lifetime....or at least a strong decade or two. Suddenly I feel like a terrible slacker.
Welcome back!
:) It's surprising what one can accomplish when all the energies put into recreation are channeled into more "productive" pursuits... Haha, but it's time to red...
author=Teleskichica link=topic=13197.msg54986#msg54986 date=1241212719]
I have been dying to write this TR for seven months now since my skis and I were abruptly parted in a disastrous bouldering comp accident.
And we've been dying to hear it. Congratulations on the comeback, AND turning lemons into lemonade for the last few months. I vote Holly Inspiration Award for the 08-09 season.
Welcome back! Way to keep at the rehab and get back up on that horse.
author=Teleskichica link=topic=13197.msg54986#msg54986 date=1241212719]more time with my children, a chance to finish my long overdue bachelors degree, establish a business that allows me the freedom to get out on a whim, discover new friends and true friends, refocus on my goals and aspirations in life and fall in love all over again with my greatest passion, skiing.
All this in just seven months? It sounds like the work of a...
Thanks for the report and photos, Keith! It was great talking with you. I enjoyed my outing and it was a beautiful day, even if the snow was less than perfect. The wind was blowing a gale on the ridges--enough to knock you off balance at times.
For those planning to ski Crystal this weekend, here's my take on the conditions. The underlying snowpack seems to be consolidating well. Two or three inches of snow fell this week, which made conditions challenging on north aspects becaus...
For those planning to ski Crystal this weekend, here's my take on the conditions. The underlying snowpack seems to be consolidating well. Two or three inches of snow fell this week, which made conditions challenging on north aspects becaus...
author=Marcus link=topic=13195.msg54981#msg54981 date=1241197794]
Those switchbacks are there for a reason eh -- lots of impact off trail, especially at Granite.
Yeah, we did feel a little guilty, but we tiptoed up in our approach shoes. Coming down in the dark in our ski boots was another story, though, that's when we were stomping straight down the side of the mountain about a mile west of the trail junction. At...