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Did you actually ski up there? I live here and wouldn't make the effort. Two weeks ago it was looking promising with 6 or so inches in the lot and better coverage up high. The pineapple laid waste to our snowpack over here. Waiting, nice run above the inversion this morning.-Aaron
Its great to see some activity and information from the Sierra. I'm and old June Lake home town boy, now in Seattle. I love it up here there's a great backcountry community and good access but I miss the Sierra and the sun ::). My wife and I will be in June Lake in the third week in January and I'm hoping to get some backcountry turns in. It looks like our enjoying early turns enjoy! ;D
Here are three photos to make everyone happy. The first is the goat running away from me, the second is the valley just south of Artist Point (Table Mountain on the right), and the last is Mount Shuksan.
For purists, apologies for the artistic license in the second photo.
For purists, apologies for the artistic license in the second photo.
Thanks for bringing back memories of that area!Growing up skiing in north vancouver british columbia people I knew always wandered why I WOULD SKI IN CALIFORNIA,I would always respond why not.People from eastern canada always go to whistler,great place but not the same as it once was.
So I think British Columbia,Alaska,Montana,Wyoming,Colarado,California,Washington,Oregon,Idaho,mountain bits of Nevada,mountain bits of Alberta,Yukon,Utah,Wyoming,parts of New Mexico should become the ski nati...
So I think British Columbia,Alaska,Montana,Wyoming,Colarado,California,Washington,Oregon,Idaho,mountain bits of Nevada,mountain bits of Alberta,Yukon,Utah,Wyoming,parts of New Mexico should become the ski nati...
author=runningclouds link=topic=11219.msg46344#msg46344 date=1226781213]
Note to VOC folks: consider using PayPal for collecting hut fees.
I have always paid in the past, mostly for using Brian Waddington Hut, with cheques. I am planning another trip up Phelix this winter but I no longer have cheques (my bank want extra money for that). Sending you money electronically would be fantastic.
Think about it.
Cheers
Note to VOC folks: consider using PayPal for collecting hut fees.
I have always paid in the past, mostly for using Brian Waddington Hut, with cheques. I am planning another trip up Phelix this winter but I no longer have cheques (my bank want extra money for that). Sending you money electronically would be fantastic.
Think about it.
Cheers
I have always paid in the past, mostly for using Brian Waddington Hut, with cheques. I am planning another trip up Phelix this winter but I no longer have cheques (my bank want extra money for that). Sending you money electronically would be fantastic.
Think about it.
Cheers
Can I still reply in this thread?
Today's Seattle Times had a story about SPAM that made me smile and laugh. A nice tribute to SPAM, "like meat with a pause button." The story was apparently from the New York Times:
"Hard times usually good for the makers of Spam" by Andrew Martin.
Enjoy!
Today's Seattle Times had a story about SPAM that made me smile and laugh. A nice tribute to SPAM, "like meat with a pause button." The story was apparently from the New York Times:
"Hard times usually good for the makers of Spam" by Andrew Martin.
Enjoy!
Thanks for the early report Larry -- looks like we need a little more up there before you're on skis :)
author=Snowulf link=topic=11219.msg46330#msg46330 date=1226729323">
Somewhere near the middle of the cabin. I luckily had a nice dry corner to myself. Where did you go skiing on Tuesday? Did you find any snow closer than we did?
Went to Brandywine Meadows. There is a heathery slope at the end (on the usual route up Brandywine Mountain). It was not so good, lots of rocks just below the surface. Didn't have rock s...
author=matosan link=topic=11219.msg46329#msg46329 date=1226729273]
Nice Trip Report! looks like a great trip. Do you have a link to more picts?
Cheers,
Matt
Sadly no. I'm too lazy... If there's something specific that you're looking for, I can send them along.
Somewhere near the middle of the cabin. I luckily had a nice dry corner to myself. Where did you go skiing on Tuesday? Did you find any snow closer than we did?
Nice Trip Report! looks like a great trip. Do you have a link to more picts?
Cheers,
Matt
Cheers,
Matt
Another VOCer here. If you can give me some more details of where the roof is leaking, it might help us patch it up. Glad you enjoyed the area. Looks like better skiing than I had during my attempt on Tuesday :)
Very cool! Thanks for the report and pictures!!
There's some more info about how to get to the hut, etc on the VOC wiki
The VOC has put in quite some effort the last year (since the bridge over Meager Creek was rebuild) to improve access (flagged the route mentioned above) and have started some hut maintenance as well (installed new door, did some work on the roof, plans to replace/improve the outhouse are underway...
There's some more info about how to get to the hut, etc on the VOC wiki
The VOC has put in quite some effort the last year (since the bridge over Meager Creek was rebuild) to improve access (flagged the route mentioned above) and have started some hut maintenance as well (installed new door, did some work on the roof, plans to replace/improve the outhouse are underway...
Pretty good overall. There were a couple rough spots that could use a coat of paint and a little TLC but overall it was quite good. There were a couple places in the roof where some precipitation was getting in that should maybe be fixed up at some point. However, the guitar still had all six strings and provided many hours of amusement!
Looks like a fantastic start to the season. What shape is the hut in?
author=telemack link=topic=11203.msg46232#msg46232 date=1226534310]
I was the guy who asked if you were TAYers.
You must have asked Dave before I hobbled over, or I missed it during one of those wind gusts. Anyhow, pleasure to meet you.
Maybe I should have ripped the skins, but I was afraid to fall in the thin snow due to my recently rebuilt knee. Turns out skinning down was difficult and I fell anyway.
Th...
I talked to a guy today who skied Mammoth Crest 2 days ago. He described it as 'epic' powder. Not bad for November. I'm sure things are corning up by now, but it sounds like there's decent coverage. Plus, I bet the chutes off the crest will keep good winter snow for a while.
Heading S to Mammoth for the weekend could be a good call. If you go, be sure to post a TR. We need stoke. Bad.
Oh, don't forget to hit the hot springs on the way home.
Heading S to Mammoth for the weekend could be a good call. If you go, be sure to post a TR. We need stoke. Bad.
Oh, don't forget to hit the hot springs on the way home.
awesome. thanks for the report. we were up at carson pass last weekend, coverage was a little boney but still efficient. looking forward to a great winter!!
My wife and I are eating lunch in the first photo. Sadly, her mitts wetted out and we headed down after only going a couple hundred feet higher, so no sun was seen. Needless to say, there will be a handwear upgrade before she tries again.
They looked like ramparts to me too - thanks for the comments. It is always great to be on skiing but the visibility was dismal.
Steve
Steve
author=Aaron_Riggs link=topic=11203.msg46213#msg46213 date=1226520288]
I think Dave and I talked to you when we were heading down. Good job at least getting some turns. It sure was nasty. We never even took our skins off--first time (hopefully last) I've ever skinned 1,500 feet downhill.
Aaron: That was definitely us; I was the guy who asked if you were TAYers. The snow was quite skiable except fo the quantityJames and...
I've been meaning to talk to james about his choice of climbing/skiing partners. I do recall a father's day trip in the rain and I commented that it was so miserable it was fun. Let that be your motto. Where are the pics?
November rains.
Because of this trip report I fell a whole lot less like a wanker for turning around in the Paradise parking lot after realizing the day was shot to death by the nearly three-hour wait for the gate to open.
It's probable that rain didn't begin falling in the lot until 11 or 11:30 am. Good work MRNP!
Good news is the park let veterans in for free for the first time ever! Good work MRNP!
Because of this trip report I fell a whole lot less like a wanker for turning around in the Paradise parking lot after realizing the day was shot to death by the nearly three-hour wait for the gate to open.
It's probable that rain didn't begin falling in the lot until 11 or 11:30 am. Good work MRNP!
Good news is the park let veterans in for free for the first time ever! Good work MRNP!
I think Dave and I talked to you when we were heading down. Good job at least getting some turns. It sure was nasty. We never even took our skins off--first time (hopefully last) I've ever skinned 1,500 feet downhill.
Bummer dude. At least you got out and " got your freak on" as Mr. Miller would say. Deposit in the Karma bank, chaaching! ;D
Very nice. I like the shot of muir's ramparts. I almost was there but was dissuaded by the weather. Winter is coming.
Sounds better than today @ Pan Point.
We may never come this close to seeing your face online again! ::)
We may never come this close to seeing your face online again! ::)
thank you ron for the welcome back to the west! it feels great to be out here, with ski access less than a day's travel away! :) and thanks jim, zap, and altahoe for the beta on books and other routes--we're looking forward to exploring more this winter, so will definitely take advantage of your advice. it was a really fun day, and a fabulous start to what i hope will be an awesome winter.
author=Scotsman link=topic=11190.msg46143#msg46143 date=1226361897]
Alas no. I actually have to do some work and my partners have discoverd the TAY website and now routinely check it to see If I've been playing hooky! I wil hve to tour in disguise from now on. Have a great time!
Work? What is this activity you humans call "work"?
author=jamesellis link=topic=11190.msg46128#msg46128 date=1226347332]
I'm heading up with Mack tomorrow. Are you coming?
Alas no. I actually have to do some work and my partners have discoverd the TAY website and now routinely check it to see If I've been playing hooky! I wil hve to tour in disguise from now on. Have a great time!
author=rnbfish link=topic=11190.msg46134#msg46134 date=1226352724]
hey jason
those turns in the first photo are your dad's steve's and mine
cheers
rob
Would this be one of you guys by any chance - on the bottom left?
http://forums.alpinezone.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1050224.JPG
http://forums.alpinezone.com/gallery/data/500/medium/P1050226.JPG
It's interesting to see some of the terrain in early season. Jill and I usually tour around Tahoe in March, April and May. Then, the snowpack is so deep that we have never seen the rocks and shrubs. When the storm cycles begin, the snow arrives in feet rather than inches. You're gonna love it !
Hopefully, you were able to see Moon Crescent Chute on Round Top. It takes quite a bit of coverage before it's "in".
Here's some books that may pr...
Hopefully, you were able to see Moon Crescent Chute on Round Top. It takes quite a bit of coverage before it's "in".
Here's some books that may pr...
hey jason
those turns in the first photo are your dad's steve's and mine
cheers
rob
those turns in the first photo are your dad's steve's and mine
cheers
rob
author=Mtraslin link=topic=11190.msg46132#msg46132 date=1226349817]
Looks good hope tuesday is good to go in the Mount Baker area!
Here's the forcast for 5330 ft. on Heliotrope Ridge:
"... Veterans Day: Snow. High near 36. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible. "
I'm guessing that 11 inches of 36 degree snow might be a l...
Looks good hope tuesday is good to go in the Mount Baker area!
author=mtnhawk link=topic=11190.msg46129#msg46129 date=1226347602]
Could you skin from Paradise or did you have to carry skis for part of the way?
Nope, not enough or no snow on the trails. Hiking up on trails to snowfields @~7300' and skinning from there.
How is the coverage?
Could you skin from Paradise or did you have to carry skis for part of the way?
Could you skin from Paradise or did you have to carry skis for part of the way?
author=Scotsman link=topic=11190.msg46123#msg46123 date=1226341881]
Good call. Like Jason , I'm kicking myself for not going.
I'm heading up with Mack tomorrow. Are you coming?
Nice! That looks like some good stuff...we hit the other side of the park on foot, up to Ipsut. It was pretty sweet, definitely a good rain shadow - but I would have rather been getting turns! Nice pics.
Good call. Like Jason , I'm kicking myself for not going.
Dang, I was going to go up there, but didn't. Now I'm really bummed.
Thanks ;)
Thanks ;)
Wish I had thought of that instead of waiting for snow to grace Mt. Hood. Nice pics - looks fantastic down there!
Tahoe, SoDo, Tacoma. They're all pretty close to home.
I second the Red Lakes Peak recco. Check out the runs on the NE side of the peak above Crater Lake (watch for wind slabs too!!).
Both Waterhouse peaks off Luther Pass get decent early snow which keeps well (N slope, 30 deg or so, big loose timber....stays fluffy).
Send me a PM if you want some other ideas.
You'll have no shortage of stuff to do. The ground cover is a little mellower and i...
I second the Red Lakes Peak recco. Check out the runs on the NE side of the peak above Crater Lake (watch for wind slabs too!!).
Both Waterhouse peaks off Luther Pass get decent early snow which keeps well (N slope, 30 deg or so, big loose timber....stays fluffy).
Send me a PM if you want some other ideas.
You'll have no shortage of stuff to do. The ground cover is a little mellower and i...
Cool.
Nice terrain. Great photos, up to your usual standards.
Glad you kept your streak alive.
Also glad you and Ally are back in our neighborhood ;)
Nice terrain. Great photos, up to your usual standards.
Glad you kept your streak alive.
Also glad you and Ally are back in our neighborhood ;)
Oh memories. Love the area just south of the Lake, really tech lines there. On the north side of the pass red lake peak has a ton of great big lines, that slide often from the top all the way to the road
That is infact snowbird. We've gotten a lot of snow here in the Wasatch lately. The next day is posted at this link below:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139212
It was bluebird. Dave, living in park city awaiting departure for france (Val D'Isere) in about three weeks for the season.
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139212
It was bluebird. Dave, living in park city awaiting departure for france (Val D'Isere) in about three weeks for the season.