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Lee, you'd better work on those powers if you're planning to do anything that requires two tools with Sky. ;).
I do not have those powers unfortunately. But I do now have two ice tools
Lee,
Roger that; please contact my supervisors and God to coordinate a prolonged period of good weather during which my absence will be excused.
Thanks,
Sky
Roger that; please contact my supervisors and God to coordinate a prolonged period of good weather during which my absence will be excused.
Thanks,
Sky
jason next time convince sky to take more then 2 days. Place needs more then a couple of days. It's not like the markets are going anywhere if you miss one or two days.
well-crafted report, looks like fun. still on my list for days such as yours.
Thanks guys.
And Ryan, really appreciate your convincing me/driving. This was a great escape!
And Ryan, really appreciate your convincing me/driving. This was a great escape!
I took my dog out for some nordic splitting yesterday(wed). Went up to the terrain trap fork of the S creeks just past the crossing. Dog would not cross as usuall, so we went just bit further on the east side before turning around. Took a few photos of slide debris. Some was partially covering what I believe are your traversing out tracks.. also noted part of the up track was swept into the creek.
First 12 photos here.. http://s4.photobucket....
First 12 photos here.. http://s4.photobucket....
Thanks Wayne for throwing some variety out there. I'm always over joyed by seeing the potential for future trips with each trip I take!
beautiful photo's-every one belongs in the stoke thread! Well played, sir....
Way to get out there Oyvind. Looks like a good time.
Thanks guys! What a wonderful place. I couldn't imagine it on a bluebird day (but I will soon). I'm finding access in Canada, for the most part, much easier than in Washington.
Great TR Jason, I've gotta get up there. Sweet pix, esp. the 1st and last.
I love that area. I hope to return again this month before the lake melts.
author=Jason_H. link=topic=12962.msg54011#msg54011 date=1239211155]The laws of gravity never cease to amaze or tease me.
:). Looks like a fine time in the sunshine. Glad you had fun.
Ha! I'm thinking Hopi and I (and Anastasia -- she'll be the main dog-lover) will have a slightly more cooperative relationship than that. We'll use Chugach as a model if it goes south though... :)
SICK! nice tr, im so jealous, i especially dig the last photo..
author=Joedabaker link=topic=12954.msg53995#msg53995 date=1239154880]
I recommend Scotsman for dog training since his dog Chugach is the epitome of obedience in the backcountry. :D
Seriously, if you are considering or need contacts for avy dog training I have some leads.
Chugach and I have finally reached an agreement. I drive him to the trail head, he goes touring with other people he considers cooler and we meet up at the...
Oyvind,
Most interesting report there. I tried to hike Cannon from eight mile area last summer and it was blow down hell, from the recent fires I'm told.
How long did it take you? Sounds like you left you car at 5am... when did you return?
Bill Doyle
Most interesting report there. I tried to hike Cannon from eight mile area last summer and it was blow down hell, from the recent fires I'm told.
How long did it take you? Sounds like you left you car at 5am... when did you return?
Bill Doyle
author=jd link=topic=12952.msg53968#msg53968 date=1239123573]
Not sure where your last shot is, but it looks similar to slopes between Sperry and Big 4, it isn't a glacier, but was carved by one millions of years ago. I've always thought it looks like fun skiing up there.
This image does looks like the broad granite ridge between Vesper/Sperry and Big 4. There used to be a pocket glacier tucked up under the north face of...
author=Snow Bell link=topic=12949.msg53967#msg53967 date=1239122503]
Good timing Mack.
I had my eye on the N face of Steeple the day before you were up there. I had hoped to ski it into Cox Vally and climb the summer trail up to Obstruction Point Road. Fortunately, we were too occupied skiing powder to break away and make the trip South. I was reassured knowing that you would claim some turns there the next day and that between us we would cover the ba...
Great weather, great snow and great partners, what else do you need for a great day? As others have stated, the stability was better than expected. It was fun to ski with a group that made decisions based on safety rather than blue ski powder fever :D!
Jan and I went back up early on Sunday, more for the workout than expecting any good snow. We parked at Maggies, skinned up to the ridge and skied a northwest facing line. Much to our surprise, the upper few hundred feet were just as s...
Jan and I went back up early on Sunday, more for the workout than expecting any good snow. We parked at Maggies, skinned up to the ridge and skied a northwest facing line. Much to our surprise, the upper few hundred feet were just as s...
HE is 16 months, got there on my back...I do have some action video, but not sure how to upload it to TAY.
Looks like a great trip!
I think about that area often, my sister lives down in Reno. Now it looks like I may be able to get a local tour guide. Would someday like to ski from Mt Rose ski area east to the basin floor. Need a guide, Kam, up for any good bush whacking?
I think about that area often, my sister lives down in Reno. Now it looks like I may be able to get a local tour guide. Would someday like to ski from Mt Rose ski area east to the basin floor. Need a guide, Kam, up for any good bush whacking?
Glad you got those turns out there. Riding the chairs at Crystal I kept looking to see if someone was going to hit that up. I kept saying nobody has hit Pick yet. Finally in the afternoon you guys hit it, good job! Short, but sweet! Pretty rare to have Pickhandle on a weekend day without at least a few more folks out there. Especially powder on a sunny day in April!
author=Marcus link=topic=12954.msg53987#msg53987 date=1239144416]
I'm jealous,...
- you can check the snow totals at CDEC, go to April's #'s.
Northerly aspects have winter snow above 9,500 ft. The winter snow typically sticks around through May. Other slopes are the place to be !
Tioga Rd. opens about the wk. after fishing opener (last wk. of April)
This is only open from 395, to 11 miles west (everybody does the Dana Couloir, but the East aspects are on the opposite side of the road ) !
Northerly aspects have winter snow above 9,500 ft. The winter snow typically sticks around through May. Other slopes are the place to be !
Tioga Rd. opens about the wk. after fishing opener (last wk. of April)
This is only open from 395, to 11 miles west (everybody does the Dana Couloir, but the East aspects are on the opposite side of the road ) !
Beautiful -- that's what I'm talking about. Nice shots :)
I'm jealous, as I'm more or less hanging up the skis for much of the spring -- adopting a puppy who we'll be introducing to touring slowly. Mmm... spring powder.
I'm jealous, as I'm more or less hanging up the skis for much of the spring -- adopting a puppy who we'll be introducing to touring slowly. Mmm... spring powder.
While exploring the area near the trail head, I did come across a creek that would have been a pain to cross, but nothing that you should have to have logs to cross. It still had a lot of loose snow on it, which is part of the reason I skipped following the trail precisely. Perhaps you are referring to the "standard" route on the east side? Kam and Cass, had trouble on that route a few years ago, and bailed out.
Isn't there's a river crossing not long after the trail head? Were there downed trees to provide a crossing here?
Oi! Resize them thar pics... I'm getting motion sick scrolling through them. Cherry pick the best ones and thumbnail the rest. Looks like great snow -- the pics have such good detail I can read the lettering on your jacket at 100 yards... :)
Sorry Paul! I meant you were on Onyx - compatible bindings. I hear even naheed is product -testing so at least you're not alone in bondage.
We skied up Vantage and passed you guys as you were going in on the road. Coverage actually looks good
We skied up Vantage and passed you guys as you were going in on the road. Coverage actually looks good
That last photo. WOw!!
As they used to say in Wayne's World..... Shwwiiiiingg!!!
As they used to say in Wayne's World..... Shwwiiiiingg!!!
PaulPalf did at least catch some sympathy from Jasi for his efforts on AT gear this weekend!
author=RandoBro link=topic=12939.msg53905#msg53905 date=1238996300]
Snow Bell and his Rando-coolness.
I've been trying to tell you guys that I was cool!
Thanks to the locals, Blain, Jan and Gary and co for sharing the goods. It was a beautiful day to be on the ridge. The views of the Straits, the Bailey Range, Olympus and the interior Olympics are amazing and worth the drive alone. Adding in perfect weather, gre...
Not sure where your last shot is, but it looks similar to slopes between Sperry and Big 4, it isn't a glacier, but was carved by one millions of years ago. I've always thought it looks like fun skiing up there.
Good timing Mack.
I had my eye on the N face of Steeple the day before you were up there. I had hoped to ski it into Cox Vally and climb the summer trail up to Obstruction Point Road. Fortunately, we were too occupied skiing powder to break away and make the trip South. I was reassured knowing that you would claim some turns there the next day and that between us we would cover the bases.
Many hands make light work. :)
I had my eye on the N face of Steeple the day before you were up there. I had hoped to ski it into Cox Vally and climb the summer trail up to Obstruction Point Road. Fortunately, we were too occupied skiing powder to break away and make the trip South. I was reassured knowing that you would claim some turns there the next day and that between us we would cover the bases.
Many hands make light work. :)
Well, I admit to being guilty of skiing with training heels, but Dynafits they were not. ::)
In my defense, the boss dictated that I we all had to be "product testing" this weekend. Had I been a lawyer like yourself Lee, I'm sure I could have charged triple time for undue hardship, but us poor engineers aren't quite so lucky. ;D
Paul
In my defense, the boss dictated that I we all had to be "product testing" this weekend. Had I been a lawyer like yourself Lee, I'm sure I could have charged triple time for undue hardship, but us poor engineers aren't quite so lucky. ;D
Paul
Beautiful
Is that Paul Palf I see there with Dynafits? Say it ain't so
Is that Paul Palf I see there with Dynafits? Say it ain't so
Mack, this sounds good. Did you capture any photos on your trip? Regardless, sounds like fun. Hope you made the snowshoers break trail... ;) Glad to hear you were able to enjoy the beautiful weekend too!
DanH - a couple recent TRs make the coverage seem pretty decent:
Mammoth area
http://www.thebackcountry.net/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1563
Sawtooth & Dana Plateau areas:
http://www.thebackcountry.net/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1562
You could also try sending an email to Wilson's in Bishop or Mammoth Gear in Mammoth. They'll have the scoop.
Some coverage was probably lost in that wind event, but I bet the surface conditions will hea...
Mammoth area
http://www.thebackcountry.net/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1563
Sawtooth & Dana Plateau areas:
http://www.thebackcountry.net/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1562
You could also try sending an email to Wilson's in Bishop or Mammoth Gear in Mammoth. They'll have the scoop.
Some coverage was probably lost in that wind event, but I bet the surface conditions will hea...
Nice job, gang---I'm sure we saw some of your tracks Sunday from Steeple. 2 days of lighter-than-expected conditions on Hurricane.
Definitely was a good day to be out in the Olys; and it was nice meeting some new people. And I can personally second that the "clothing optional" spread eagle picture is epic.
Thanks for the conditions update!
Any idea of conditions/coverage in the Bishop/Whitney area? The ESAC says a major wind event kinda screwed things up down there, but I wonder how often they update there reports.
Any idea of conditions/coverage in the Bishop/Whitney area? The ESAC says a major wind event kinda screwed things up down there, but I wonder how often they update there reports.
Excellent tour and TR! Great pictures! I was there yesterday and for a 3-day weekend skiing around. We were going to tour the Rose knob Sunday too (might have bumped into you) but after a late night decided to cruise Heavenly groomers, and rip the corn in Mott and Kilebrew Canyons.
In your second picture in the very top left, I'm pretty sure you can see Mt Jobs and the Jaws Couloir. We were scoping the peak from Heavenly, and also drooling over the line from Genoa on our wa...
In your second picture in the very top left, I'm pretty sure you can see Mt Jobs and the Jaws Couloir. We were scoping the peak from Heavenly, and also drooling over the line from Genoa on our wa...
Yes! Nice report, it was a stellar day, definitely one of my favorites. Its awesome that 5 separate groups of people (I can count at least 13 individuals throughout the day) dropped into North Bowl and all met at the bottom. The three of us (hot split-board chick + 2 mediocre looking dudes) ended up getting 4 decent runs in, fresh tracks every time. The best snow was on the NE aspects. Jan and Snow Bell definitely made me feel slow, cartwheeling up the slope while I huffed and puffed trying to h...
Yahoo ! I knew you would love the Tahoe area.
It won't be long before you can start driving south along 395 and pick out a roadside attraction. Drive up a plowed road to 10,000', put on the skins and go higher and then finish the day soaking in a hot springs with a cold one. The Eastern Sierra trout opener is April 25 and that's when many of the high elevation roads are plowed and provide high elevation access.
Jill and I are still in British Col...
It won't be long before you can start driving south along 395 and pick out a roadside attraction. Drive up a plowed road to 10,000', put on the skins and go higher and then finish the day soaking in a hot springs with a cold one. The Eastern Sierra trout opener is April 25 and that's when many of the high elevation roads are plowed and provide high elevation access.
Jill and I are still in British Col...
Great report, Allyson. Just think, one year ago this time I was stressing about maintaining my streak. This year is certainly different, indeed.
Beautiful weather and excellent conditions! Some photos:
Beautiful weather and excellent conditions! Some photos: