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My wife and i are heading out to Winthrop for T'giving and after reading your report, a little tour might be in order on the way there or back....
Two quick questions though re the Lake Ann tour:
Could you skin directly from the car or, if not, how much bushwhacking/hiking was involved?
How long did the tour take? I'd love to be able to leave seattle early on thursday and get a run in before dark.....
Two quick questions though re the Lake Ann tour:
Could you skin directly from the car or, if not, how much bushwhacking/hiking was involved?
How long did the tour take? I'd love to be able to leave seattle early on thursday and get a run in before dark.....
Nice call-you might've left the dog at the mobile command post, but you look to have a nose for POW! ;)
Good old Canadian boys should be more comfortable in hockey skates,eh?
How many more Rainier photos can we take? How about three...
Peter, Nice TR and photos. Bridgeport is located in a "cold pocket" in The Sierra. The views from Travertine hot springs of Sawtooth Ridge and the Matterhorn certainly are beautiful. Big Daddy's in SLT - great choice. ;)
That last photo is a classic NW scene!
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Sorry Haydenslides for some serious thread drift here! How we got from Hurricane Ridge to Surfing is an indication of how much we need snow. Please accept my apology.
Spin Fast. Those are some beautiful pictures, makes me want to take-up surfing. Any sharks out there cuz I'm scared of sharks!
Thanks Scotsman. You asked about sharks?
I don't have a map in front of me, but I think Red Slate is ~13,200' high. Elevations have different meanings in CA vs WA, no?
Don't get me wrong: I'm just as jaded as you are most of the time. I think here however that it's just about the lack of education in our culture. The only reason I even think of such things is that I've been a mountain user my whole life and my dad drilled conservation into my head. Most of my non-educated friends just don't get it...and to some extent I don't expect them to.
Increased facilities would help. But that takes more ta...
Increased facilities would help. But that takes more ta...
yes please post a map...i was also looking at the topo for Bedal and it looked good. "less epic" probably just means "more accessible". Pugh is an avalanche just waiting to happen. It's one large terreign trap.
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Skinned most of the way from the parking lot up to Muir. On a skant 4-5 inches at Paradise there was a lot of people skinning and skiing on the still visible meadow vegetation. ... After a short while (i'll give myself some cred) I took off my skis and walked down as I suggest that we should all do untill there is more snow.
turns of the season for me. And a l...
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This now seems possibly relevant: I am at the tail end of a major head cold.
That sounds about right. I have had this occur three times after a heavy head cold. It comes on suddenly for me and a couple of times I have been moving around Ok and then the next minute I'm lying on the floor with the world spinning around and feeling very nauseous. The...
Much love for the thunk thunk funk. I dig the beat.
cool snaps/.
cool snaps/.
Glad you are feeling better!
In the rare occasion that I do Muir, I get affected by the altitude at about 8000ft even in the best of shape. Not to play arm chair Dr because you never know the anomalies of the human body. Severe HAPE High Altitude Pulmonary Edema info is here and it is good to be aware of this at any level-Uhh no pun intended, really, believe me ;D
Good to see folks come out of the woodwork i...
In the rare occasion that I do Muir, I get affected by the altitude at about 8000ft even in the best of shape. Not to play arm chair Dr because you never know the anomalies of the human body. Severe HAPE High Altitude Pulmonary Edema info is here and it is good to be aware of this at any level-Uhh no pun intended, really, believe me ;D
Good to see folks come out of the woodwork i...
The difference between you at 8k and you in the parking lot (I only carried your skis, it was the Mountaineers group that did the real work) was truly amazing. Glad you picked up speed because the thought of stumbling down Pan Point in the dark had a lot of people a bit worried.
If you could post a map, I'd appreciate it greatly... Thanks Jeff
Kudos on an awesome trip and some beautiful weather! Thanks for the stoke and great pics! Good to see some stuff in the Sierras! How tall is Red Slate Mtn.?
Here's a shot of some small slabs I was creating (they didn't move though) on a NW facing slope while skinning up. About 4". The wind was southerly according to the forecast but appeared to be moving up the valley easterly.
By the end of the day, the sun-soaked S facing slopes were getting pretty sloppy - almost spring-like (minus the deep snowpack).
Finally got first turns of the winter! ;D Even if they were bony and short-liv...
By the end of the day, the sun-soaked S facing slopes were getting pretty sloppy - almost spring-like (minus the deep snowpack).
Finally got first turns of the winter! ;D Even if they were bony and short-liv...
Thanks for these better-educated replies. Yes, it definitely seemed like an inner-ear problem. My stomach was just going along for the ride.
This now seems possibly relevant: I am at the tail end of a major head cold.
Maybe altitude exacerbated the problem? It seems like quite a coincidence that it would happen entirely at altitude, and then be relieved by descending.
I felt fine today, Thank you, considering the workout I gave my stomach (Oh yeah, and I climbed...
This now seems possibly relevant: I am at the tail end of a major head cold.
Maybe altitude exacerbated the problem? It seems like quite a coincidence that it would happen entirely at altitude, and then be relieved by descending.
I felt fine today, Thank you, considering the workout I gave my stomach (Oh yeah, and I climbed...
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Sounds like an inner ear infection (violent spins and uncontrollable vomiting). Might want to let yer Doc know. That's not typical of Altitude sickness, and mabe not be something you want to let pass w/o addressing. Hope you're feeling better.
Yep, reading the description reminded me of a milder version of an inner ear infection I got a while ago when s...
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In other news, Scottsman has 810 posts....in all seriousness, is this a record? At Apple store, will add pics later.
Actually Scottsman has 0 posts,it's Scotsman with one t . ;)
Glad you got some turns in .
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In other news, Scottsman has 810 posts....in all seriousness, is this a record?
Not even close-RonJ has more than twice as many posts. However, Scottie is #4 on the charts and rising like a rocket.
btw Ptarmigan Hill is what I've heard people call the big knob to the the sw of Table Mt.
Yep, sounds more like labyrinthitis, inflammation of the labyrinthine canals next to the ears, your "balance organ" or "gyroscope" for the brain. The nausea is a version of motion sickness in response to the vertigo. Typically self-limited, of possible concern if it doesn't go away in a day or so. Not related to altitude. Doesn't sound like much fun.
Bill - i was on 74 mm waist skis. Could have used bigger skis. There's a lot of snow on the E more windloaded aspects
powdherb - the snowboarder was on the non-carbon Dynafit boots. He found the Carbon boots to be too stiff
powdherb - the snowboarder was on the non-carbon Dynafit boots. He found the Carbon boots to be too stiff
Nice work Lee. Is that snowboarder wearing Green Machines?
Sounds like an inner ear infection (violent spins and uncontrollable vomiting). Might want to let yer Doc know. That's not typical of Altitude sickness, and mabe not be something you want to let pass w/o addressing. Hope you're feeling better.
Looks like a nice trip...thinking about heading up there this weekend. How's it set up underneath? Hit any rocks? Looks like no one is punching in too deep....then again, could be the fat skis ;)
Thanks, Bill
Thanks, Bill
Full writeup http://www.leelau.net/2008/rogers2008_11_22/
love the grin here
Surfer style!
Me
love the grin here
Surfer style!
Me
Next time I will bring my hockey skates!
Scotts correct the view into the Olympics with a fresh coating was amazing, damn birthdays when there is fresh snow in the mountains .
Scott when you do the TR dont forget to mention the fact that I can sleep through Guitar hero at earbleeding volume
Scott when you do the TR dont forget to mention the fact that I can sleep through Guitar hero at earbleeding volume
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I've found fall is the best time for getting powder on the muir snowfields. It really isn't as common as one would think.
BTW, you weren't the only one to get powder. I climbed to a few hundred feet below the top of shuksan and found powder all the way down the sulphide!!! I couldn't believe my luck. Funny thing is, after all that work, I had wondered if the mui...
Sorry Haydenslides for some serious thread drift here! How we got from Hurricane Ridge to Surfing is an indication of how much we need snow. Please accept my apology.
Spin Fast. Those are some beautiful pictures, makes me want to take-up surfing. Any sharks out there cuz I'm scared of sharks!
Spin Fast. Those are some beautiful pictures, makes me want to take-up surfing. Any sharks out there cuz I'm scared of sharks!
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How about a Surfing TR Stugie?
Surfing in this weather must be cold, cold ,cold. I'd love to hear more about it, epspecially given current ski consitions.
Can you post some pics and tell us what gear you have to wear?
Is it an area where beginners could learn etc etc.
Surfing in the NW? Cold? No way! Here are a couple pics from the other weekend sur...
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How about a Surfing TR Stugie?
Sure thing! I can whip up a "generic" one for surfing in the fall here in WA, I'll try to post it in the next few days...maybe in the Random Tracks section.
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I was surfing in Westport with a clear view of the Olympics...made me want to be skiing instead. They are frosted white...it's on its way!
How about a Surfing TR Stugie?
Surfing in this weather must be cold, cold ,cold. I'd love to hear more about it, epspecially given current ski consitions.
Can you post some pics and tell us what gear you have...
I've found fall is the best time for getting powder on the muir snowfields. It really isn't as common as one would think.
BTW, you weren't the only one to get powder. I climbed to a few hundred feet below the top of shuksan and found powder all the way down the sulphide!!! I couldn't believe my luck. Funny thing is, after all that work, I had wondered if the muir snowfields would have snow, for much less the entrance fees (work). You've answered that!!!
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BTW, you weren't the only one to get powder. I climbed to a few hundred feet below the top of shuksan and found powder all the way down the sulphide!!! I couldn't believe my luck. Funny thing is, after all that work, I had wondered if the muir snowfields would have snow, for much less the entrance fees (work). You've answered that!!!
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Hey- It was great meeting you guys up there. This is Marc. I was the guy with the splitboard. Thanks again for the hand-warmers. I hope I get a chance to return the favor sometime, or at least buy you beer afterward. I also included another post from yesterday with some photos attached to my flickr account. If you ever ski at Crystal, my band will be up there playing at the Snorting Elk Bar on Fe...
It was more like the Muir Powderfield yesterday! Sure were lots of good skiers and boarders up there. We managed to find a nice swath of untouched pow since we were behind the big pack of folks headed for Camp Muir. It was really nice skinning from the parking lot too! I had to stop to pay my respects to the JVC on the way out, the demo is in progress.
Congrats on the 1st TAY, Keep it goin!
Congrats on the 1st TAY, Keep it goin!
Good to see some attention to the Darrington area! This is some amazing country, but surprisingly does not get many tracks. Of course starting below 2000' makes a long day, but well worth the effort!
For slightly less-epic terrain (but same epic views and ambience), check out the Bedal Peak Route (Near Nels Lake).
I scouted this unofficial fisherman/climbers trail a month ago. Unlike the pugh access road, this one is not gated and one can usually drive up to near 2000&...
For slightly less-epic terrain (but same epic views and ambience), check out the Bedal Peak Route (Near Nels Lake).
I scouted this unofficial fisherman/climbers trail a month ago. Unlike the pugh access road, this one is not gated and one can usually drive up to near 2000&...
I was surfing in Westport with a clear view of the Olympics...made me want to be skiing instead. They are frosted white...it's on its way!
Hey- It was great meeting you guys up there. This is Marc. I was the guy with the splitboard. Thanks again for the hand-warmers. I hope I get a chance to return the favor sometime, or at least buy you beer afterward. I also included another post from yesterday with some photos attached to my flickr account. If you ever ski at Crystal, my band will be up there playing at the Snorting Elk Bar on Feb 13-14 & March 20-21 weekends. Cheers-
Good try ! I went up there on Saturday hoping that there was enough coverage but decided there wasn't so bagged it. On the way out I stopped to talk to a couple of Rangers parked at the toilets( Despite my dislike of the NPS policies , I like to talk to to Rangers and find out what's going on.)
There are some areas within the park area at the PAss that offer early season grass/snow turns and they where nearly skiable but the Rangers said they where going to stop anybo...
There are some areas within the park area at the PAss that offer early season grass/snow turns and they where nearly skiable but the Rangers said they where going to stop anybo...
Nice to meet you Robie. IT was a a great day and suprisingly good skiing but I hope I don't have to go to Muir again to get some skiing done.