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author=Scotsman link=topic=11968.msg49991#msg49991 date=1232403927]
In the second to last photo, is that the "mousetrap" below the skier that the guide book refers to?

hi scotsman,

No the mousetrap is in the Asulkan valley which we went to on Sunday (haven't got the pictures up yet).  It's a terrain trap towards the end of the valley about 4kms up valley from trailhead

I had some ligaments reattached after a snowboard fall and this guy was great.  Jim Hsu used to work on major league pitchers, plus his name sounds like he should be a sports doc. http://www.thesportsmedicineclinic.com/tsmc/physicians/Hsu.asp

A few of my favorite pics from the two days...Thanks for the great time Stacy and Alice! 1st pic- Stacy on the Easton. 2nd pic- Alice on the Easton. 3rd pic- View of Fraser Valley/Harrison Lake from Cheam. That's gotta be a couple hundred foot drop  ;)

Ok, thanks, that makes sense.

Snowmobilers come in via Canyon Creek on the backside of Church Mtn followed by the entire length of Excelsior Ridge.  I believe the wilderness boundary is near Excelsior Pass waaaay over at the west side of the ridge.

I'm confused. I thought the road to the Meadows trailhead was open during the winter because it is a snow park area (for all the snowmobilers). I've been thinking about slowshoeing from there to do some photography. Am I missing something??  ???

Thanks guys.  We opted to drive to the ER.  Didn't want a helicopter bill on my Visa!  It was about 3 1/2 hours from accident to putting it back in place at the ER.  We were unsure what damage was done so although we suspected it was a dislocation we weren't sure if anything else was awry.  Luckily x-rays showed a simple anterior/inferior dislocation.  They did a conscious reduction on me.  Knocked me out with Brevatol - 5 minutes and I woke up much...

Im sorry to hear that man.
Hopefully you will be fully healed before spring touring season.

My wife, brother and I skied this yesterday as well.  The corn was rediculously good.  Tons of fun on the way down and super easy skinning.  We had a late start as well and hung out for a bit to let the snow get softer which was a good call.  But seriously, enough with this corn, lets ski pow and harvest corn in the spring....

Chris

Just to give you an idea of the battle at Cheam...... I took this picture above Spoon Lake.......

I"m always up for a battle!!!

9 miles and the snow was sick.......please take literally.

Nice work John!!  Glad you both got into some sun and enjoyed some corn before the death crust that lay waiting in the shade.  It's great you get to ski with your daughter as much as you do, relish in the present.  Great form on the skiing by the way.  I will get you those photos and trip notes tomorrow.  Cheers!

I was planning on Roosevelt on Saturday, but prior trip report photos of avy debri at Source Lake and soupy fog that morning looked less than desirable to venture through and such was my deterrent. 
Nice work going through with your plans and not letting TR's diminish your ambitions to make it happen, not that such would ever be the case for you guys.  Good call turning around when you did!

Roosevelt is one of my favorites, right up there with Triple Lakes Tour, ie: Chair Pe...

Did the same route yesterday and thought we'd never get a ride up from the bridge to Paradise.  We tried everything; switching positions on the road from me on the outside shoulder of the road to Scott on the inside, and then the other way around.  We were passed by maybe 30 cars or so over what seemed like an eternity.  Then I put away the rope and axe and Scott hid the bag of lime, and boom, we got a ride from an unsuspecting older couple! ;)  Seriously, how harmful can a couple middle ag...

Lets see some triage photo's Andy!  Glad you guys were out and about.

Great report and beautiful pictures, Matt!

Is the rider in the photo riding with and ice ax in his/her hand?

Hi Tony, my name is Matt. Two friends and I skied down a different chute the same time you were skiing the Nisqually. Nice to see you are a TAY-er!

Here's a mediocre video of our day

As an aside, can someone let me know if they can't see this video because they aren't on "facebook"?

At least you had something!  Mt. Townsend had nada!

Great photo of Stella.   ;)

Happy Birthday!  The "snow" looks nasty - I would have thought with the inversion there would be some corn up high, but Hood is notorious for that stuff.......

Thanks for the pics Allen.  Now we need to get Stella some skis! 

I was up there 2 years ago with buds from Utah and when we reached the summit a local flying solo told us that the bowl "never" slides. He proceeded to drop in, as we watched, and the whole thing went. Good call live to fight another day.

Thanks for the update.  I've been looking at the Baker telemetry and assumed a cornfest was in progress.

Thanks Marcus!

Yes, we need a consult from Amar. I wonder if he will suggest that there is no such thing as 'un-melted' water? I wonder if that's my problem?  :)

Larry