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Moscawulff wrote:
From that ridge across the way, there appeared to be some snow that looked rip for the picking.
With all the cars in the lot, I was discouraged. However, we were able to the find seclusion I desired. Oh, and face shots on demand, just like the day before in Crystals slackcountry.
It was bluebird for the most part. Darkening clouds eventually surrounded ou...
the aforementioned ridge across the way
From that ridge across the way, there appeared to be some snow that looked rip for the picking.
With all the cars in the lot, I was discouraged. However, we were able to the find seclusion I desired. Oh, and face shots on demand, just like the day before in Crystals slackcountry.
It was bluebird for the most part. Darkening clouds eventually surrounded ou...
A fine start to the powder season. For about 3 out of every 4 turns I could imagine it was mid-winter. Now instead of taking out low snow anxieties on repeatedly waxing my skis I can work on base repair. Thanks for all the trailbreaking.
Agree. Silver on Saturday was a nice start. Just our group and a soloist. Eventually 2 others came along for a lap and disappeared.
Got real antsy after turning the corner past the lift and saw that break trail was required. Pow between saddle and party knoll was good, deep but vis was spotty. Face shots on demand.
Glad to meet you Clem.
Then there was solitude on Stevens on Sunday.
Got real antsy after turning the corner past the lift and saw that break trail was required. Pow between saddle and party knoll was good, deep but vis was spotty. Face shots on demand.
Glad to meet you Clem.
Then there was solitude on Stevens on Sunday.
Okay, maybe cold was an understatement. It was really really cold!!
Glad we departed earlier, because it doesn't sound like it got any better later in the day.
Interesting thing is that the telemetry says it was actually warmer up top than at the base of Crystal. I'm sure that once you factor in the wind chill, it was close to 0˚.
Glad we departed earlier, because it doesn't sound like it got any better later in the day.
Interesting thing is that the telemetry says it was actually warmer up top than at the base of Crystal. I'm sure that once you factor in the wind chill, it was close to 0˚.
author=TobyT link=topic=11485.msg47778#msg47778 date=1229319742]
Saw you guys skiing down from "Eurobowl" or "Innerglacier" (can't remember what Tim calls it) coming back to the North side at the end of your day. Are you guys going out tomorrow? Might brave the cold if you are...
Hell yes!! We won;t get to the parkng lot until about 9:30, though. Gotta let it warm up a bit.
Telemon: if that pi...
:). Looks like you guys had fun!
That was me in the grey MB with the roof box. I skinned up with the loose group to the last rocks before the bottom of Pan Pt and skinned back. Saw about 5 trying to go up right of Pan Pt.....
I think the police were there in force due to worries about the road and drivers going off the road and such. Just be glad we don't have the need for the US Park Police to come in the summer.
I think the police were there in force due to worries about the road and drivers going off the road and such. Just be glad we don't have the need for the US Park Police to come in the summer.
Looks like you found the deep stuff.Are the blueberry chutes,all of the chutes you can see as you skin up the ridge between Baker ski area and Table mountain.I just like to no for my reference, we skied there the day before.
Saw you guys skiing down from "Eurobowl" or "Innerglacier" (can't remember what Tim calls it) coming back to the North side at the end of your day. Are you guys going out tomorrow? Might brave the cold if you are...
While skinning up to the basin, we were a bit optimistic in hoping that the forecasted cold day (and wind) wasn't going to be too rough. Man, it got cold quick. Got a few good laps and bolted for the car. Even the car was cold.... the left front tire kept locking up for the first half mile until it warmed up (cold breaks or grease/oil maybe? I dunno). Was nice to get some good powder runs, though.
author=Stugie link=topic=11485.msg47761#msg47761 date=1229309842]
Looks like it was looking pretty good up there! I really like that first pic. Way to get it.
I'm guessing that is the undulating terrain between the east end of Table Mt. and the Blueberry Chutes.
author=Robie link=topic=11484.msg47770#msg47770 date=1229314908]
Cold ! It was so cold Mindy Ed and myself retreated early to Bullwheel for a beer just to warm us up. check out the telemetry 3 degrees plus wind chill ! maybe -20 ? Good powder for sure but that cold puts me in reptillian thought mode.
What a difference in just a few days . . . Just Tuesday we were at the Banf film fest, discussing warm weather and a 2" base...
Cold ! It was so cold Mindy Ed and myself retreated early to Bullwheel for a beer just to warm us up. check out the telemetry 3 degrees plus wind chill ! maybe -20 ? Good powder for sure but that cold puts me in reptillian thought mode.
author=danengel link=topic=11484.msg47757#msg47757 date=1229307173]
Temps were low
I would say ridiculously low would be a fitting description as well! Tophervw, nice meeting you and putting a face with a name. Awesome board too! Seems as though goods were had all around.
We actually were late in arriving and getting up there (long story). Anyways, we saw the nice looking easterly chutes off Thr...
Looks like it was looking pretty good up there! I really like that first pic. Way to get it.
Wow, unreal. I think the word I'm looking for is jealous...yeah, insanely jealous! Way to slaughter the goods!
Sorry I guess I got excited and posted my reply before I even wrote it. Premature posting I guess. I swear this has never happened to me before...
Anyways Savegondor, sorry for any confusion. I didn't mean to imply layers on the Muir snowfield specifically but rather that layer in general on lots of slopes, like up to Pan Point.
I'll post this here and in the random tracks avy conversation that someone started:
Things softened up just a tiny bit as we...
Anyways Savegondor, sorry for any confusion. I didn't mean to imply layers on the Muir snowfield specifically but rather that layer in general on lots of slopes, like up to Pan Point.
I'll post this here and in the random tracks avy conversation that someone started:
Things softened up just a tiny bit as we...
author=Marcus link=topic=11459.msg47723#msg47723 date=1229203976]
We've never crossed paths then... I have to admit that I feel a little stupid digging a pit when a dozen people are booting straight up the thing above me, but still...
...group think is so very powerful. i don't think it should ever be underestimated... i'm only successful in doing my pit by reinforcing to myself and others in the car before i...
author=savegondor link=topic=11459.msg47722#msg47722 date=1229203828]
what? layers on muir? when that thing slides i want to be there...but i don't think it ever will being basically a green run that gets blasted with hurricane force winds every week. now pan point...that sucker makes me nervous...all that windloading and all the people that willynilly skin right up it. in my dozen or so times up it, i've yet to see a snow pit dug.
author=Baltoro link=topic=11459.msg47661#msg47661 date=1229104510]
We were up there as well. The skiing and skinning was rubbish but the views were stellar. Beautiful day in the mountains as long as you didn't have to move up or down or didn't accidentally set your tupperware from lunch on the snow.
The summer route through the rocks up to Pan Point looked a little sketchy judging by some folks lack of confidence and speed though we never...
Sounds like they're going to open on Saturday. $25 reduced lift tickets for those without a pass; wow, that's pretty damn cheap! My guess is that they're anticipating a bleak season for sales at the mountain- the economy, SR-169 closer, the economy, the economy... Good ol' $25 tester...
Good getting out with you Kyle! Hope to meet more of you guys and gals during the winter (I just moved up from Salt Lake). I posted a short video at vimeo.com called "A Poor Start to the Season?"
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We were up there as well. The skiing and skinning was rubbish but the views were stellar. Beautiful day in the mountains as long as you didn't have to move up or down or didn't accidentally set your tupperware from lunch on the snow.
The summer route through the rocks up to Pan Point looked a little sketchy judging by some folks lack of confidence and speed though we never set foot on it once it switchbacked towards Pan Point. We already had one team member with skins a litt...
The summer route through the rocks up to Pan Point looked a little sketchy judging by some folks lack of confidence and speed though we never set foot on it once it switchbacked towards Pan Point. We already had one team member with skins a litt...
Thanks for the report. At least it can't stay boilerplate forever! This weekend is a welcome change!
Ahhh, Now that was a trip report! Sometimes I kind of like being an armchair skier. Thanks, Zack. I'll dream of powder and crazy women in snowbanks tonight...
author=Kyle Miller link=topic=11450.msg47612#msg47612 date=1229011660]
Thanks for all the kind comments. Hopefully the road will open again next week so some more TAYers can take advantage of the amazing terrain.
Joeda have a great trip to Aly im glad crystal is opening but Im still sketchy about the low snowpack.
Telemack when we were booting up the chute we could feel the ice underneath but it made for easy travel compared to the waist deep in the...
Definition of wishful thinking-"Now that DOT has screwed the weekend plans for Rainy I'm hoping against logic they'll re-open 20 Monday". Way to get likely last tracks for the season, well played boys!
Thanks for all the kind comments. Hopefully the road will open again next week so some more TAYers can take advantage of the amazing terrain.
Joeda have a great trip to Aly im glad crystal is opening but Im still sketchy about the low snowpack.
Telemack when we were booting up the chute we could feel the ice underneath but it made for easy travel compared to the waist deep in the apron which had a system
1. Brush off new snow for next step
2. Compress area with knee
3. p...
Joeda have a great trip to Aly im glad crystal is opening but Im still sketchy about the low snowpack.
Telemack when we were booting up the chute we could feel the ice underneath but it made for easy travel compared to the waist deep in the apron which had a system
1. Brush off new snow for next step
2. Compress area with knee
3. p...
Nice to meet you and your brother as well. I love the new snow, cold temps, and warm sun 8). It was my first day boarding 8 weeks out from shoulder surgery and I'm still stoked about it. Can't wait to get out again; looks like it's going to be a cold one. By the way, nice pics and video!
When we were up there after Thanksgiving there was water-ice visible in that chute; filled in, it looks super now. :)
Alyeska -- now there is something to geat excited about! If I ever happen to die I hope it's on the North Face there, which is very much like the North Face at Crested Butte but bigger and with snow on it.
author=Scotsman link=topic=11440.msg47597#msg47597 date=1228964155]
Snow Bell always gives ITCHY a cuddle when he gets scared!
I won't even ask about ITCHY, I hope it's an acronym for something harmless.
Nice TR! way to get the early stoke. Looks like we are finally getting a bit of winter! maybe Brand X before New Years?
author=Joedabaker link=topic=11440.msg47594#msg47594 date=1228962687]
Now that doesn't sound like any fun to me! ;)
Good fun and a couple good scares to shrink the peanuts in his britches. ;D
Following you around in AK is going to ensure me peanuts shrink. Can I get a cuddle if I get scared?
Snow Bell always gives ITCHY a cuddle when he gets scared!
Nice shots Kyle.
Looked like a good time, hopefully you will be able to stay closer to home soon!
Looked like a good time, hopefully you will be able to stay closer to home soon!
Nice way to get some! That chute looks mighty slim.
author=PNWBrit link=topic=11440.msg47574#msg47574 date=1228930555]
Have a safe trip to AK.
Now that doesn't sound like any fun to me! ;)
Good fun and a couple good scares to shrink the peanuts in his britches. ;D
Way to get the last of that area for a while... I'm jealous.
Looks like you had a good morning up there. I hope you took those snake skins back to that store and got a refund.
Chris - nice to get out and "ski" with you and your pack.
Have a safe trip to AK.
Have a safe trip to AK.