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author=Telemon link=topic=11131.msg45786#msg45786 date=1225415763]
According to this map acquired through my SPOT device, the high point is a bit to the east. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=48.783,-121.8748&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=48.783,-121.8748&spn=0.0371,0.110722&t=p&z=14
I'm sorry that we couldn't get together this month,Travertine. I'm especially sorry that you couldn't join...
Here's a couple of photos from yesterday:
#1: JW in transition. The rocky point in the background was our destination. I don't think he saw his shadow either
#2: JW doing his jet engine impression. Loud skiing at its best (no soundtrack, just use your imagination)
Given recent trip reports, the skiing was actually better than I thought it would be. At least we had some grip in making turns. This trip completes 12 consecutive mont...
author=Travertine link=topic=11131.msg45770#msg45770 date=1225377602]
Started walking at about 1, got to snow 6000' at 3:30, then up the glazed surface with crampons (thanks to the prior trip report so recommending). Went to the top of Heliotrope (the rocky pinnacle on the far right looking up, appeared to be the high spot).
According to this map acquired through my SPOT device, the high point is a bit to the...
author=danhelmstadter link=topic=11127.msg45777#msg45777 date=1225393857]
Spicoli - Wow, small world indeed - thanks for being so picturesque. I kinda thought you guys would have been annoyed by my shameless intrusion on your tranquil outing. I always feel a little violated when some stranger takes interest in photographing me for little apparent reason.
We didn't even notice you taking the pictures. It was pretty funny to s...
Way to get up there dan! i was up on the BP cleaver over the weekend and it was good, but hoped for more snow. Soon. It's on its way!
Spicoli - Wow, small world indeed - thanks for being so picturesque. I kinda thought you guys would have been annoyed by my shameless intrusion on your tranquil outing. I always feel a little violated when some stranger takes interest in photographing me for little apparent reason.
Atraslin - There was another more circuitous way past that large crevasse with the questionable bridge. It was just to the east of the bridge, but required some weaving - I took the more direct route to sav...
Atraslin - There was another more circuitous way past that large crevasse with the questionable bridge. It was just to the east of the bridge, but required some weaving - I took the more direct route to sav...
author=Paul_Russell link=topic=11122.msg45772#msg45772 date=1225379216">Unfortunately the new visitors center is only open on weekends right now so we didn't get to see it
It looks something like this inside . . .
Nice...
Paul- Your skis appear to be broken. They have a heel piece and the boots don't appear to have bellows. ???
Hopefully you have not gone over to the darkside for good, as you have always had one of the prettiest tele turns on the hill.
Hopefully you have not gone over to the darkside for good, as you have always had one of the prettiest tele turns on the hill.
Thanks for a great fall trip guys! Sorry to have missed you and the french tourist on Sat, Greg, but it was really nice to be out there on a beautiful weekday (now that I'm mavericky) :). Unfortunately the new visitors center is only open on weekends right now so we didn't get to see it.
author=maryg link=topic=11122.msg45749#msg45749 date=1225308542]just call him Joe.
I bet "Amazon Joe" could field dress a marmot if he had to.
How was the crevasse section beside the icefall,we went all the way to the left then all the way back and the snow bridge was just covered with a bit of new snow, it looked sketchy we turned around on October 22. A bummer
the Roman wall might have been powder.
Sick time up that sucker, Dan! You must be getting quite the cardio work out up north these days. HAHA
I love that Dusk reflection pic....
I love that Dusk reflection pic....
author=Mr_Burns link=topic=11122.msg45757#msg45757 date=1225322630]
I think he was telecommuting.
Better than telegaping. ::)
Thanks for the update. Also...I looked thru your webshots and the fishindudes are me and my buddy john. Small world huh?
That dude is gettin' Mavericky, just call him Joe.
author=Teleskichica link=topic=11120.msg45732#msg45732 date=1225253890]
What a gorgeous day to be out. Also met Joedabaker for the first time (Scotsman, you shoulda called in sick today . . .)
Yea rub it in. Best October corn, beautiful day with all the cool cats. >:( I had a sudden attack of responsibilty to my work mates. I won't let it happen again. ;)
author=Joedabaker link=topic=11120.msg45744#msg45744 date=1225281964]
Notable self history, Three of us young high school skiers in need of turns slung our skis on old packs and made the climb. That was 30 years ago to this year-Time passes to quickly!
That's awesome! Keep on turning. (BTW--congrats on a full 12 months. :) Like Skye said, you coulda walked down, but I think you're hooked now. ;) )
That is the best corn maze I have ever skied in October.
Great to meet Sky, Hannah, Holly and Ed. Thanks for the mountain treats! Good to see Robert on skis!
Sorry not to go for the 2nd helping as my schedule is busy :(.
Notable self history, Three of us young high school skiers in need of turns slung our skis on old packs and made the climb. That was 30 years ago to this year-Time passes to quickly!
Great to meet Sky, Hannah, Holly and Ed. Thanks for the mountain treats! Good to see Robert on skis!
Sorry not to go for the 2nd helping as my schedule is busy :(.
Notable self history, Three of us young high school skiers in need of turns slung our skis on old packs and made the climb. That was 30 years ago to this year-Time passes to quickly!
Unfortunately my photography skills certainly leave something to be desired--I suspect I need a few pointers from JW . . .
Kneel Turner, first lap.
Joedabaker, resisting our push to have him join us for a second run.
Teleskichica, doing something akin to a chicken dance, I think . . .
Kneel Turner, first lap.
Joedabaker, resisting our push to have him join us for a second run.
Teleskichica, doing something akin to a chicken dance, I think . . .
Yum, Yum. That was some good eatin'. So good, I couldn't resist those last couple turns. Apparently, the rocks don't "corn up" so well :-[. Nice to meet the other TAY 'ers. Let's see the pics -"covergirl"
Beautiful patch, JW and gang -- I'm envious! Oh, that reminds me, I need to get my Oct. turns in or else.. DOH. So it looks like I'll be landing at SEATAC on Friday at 9am, coming in from DC this time because of work. Just perfect because I'll be able to get an early start from the Paradise parking lot, say about 1 pm-ish. Run up, ski down. Who wants to come? :)
What was that dude in the maroon shirt doing out on a MONDAY?
author=Jason_H. link=topic=11110.msg45667#msg45667 date=1225138596]
Nice to see you met my old man 'Mr Hummel' :). I also found some nice corn, but further north on baker's e side. Given this report, perhaps I should've shot closer to home. Sounds like I would've fared just as well or better?
It certainly would have been easier turns, although we would not have been the only party on the mountain and it...
i will leave the details to others who may wish to report. suffice it to say.. the snow field remained soft and easy to carve from Muir to Pebble Creek.
winds were bringing in changes.. lenticulars forming on the summits of raininer & adams.
fun to see Joe and meet Tele'Chick?
cheers
winds were bringing in changes.. lenticulars forming on the summits of raininer & adams.
fun to see Joe and meet Tele'Chick?
cheers
Glad you were not trying to ski the north face of Mount Baker!When in doubt tuck it out!
I don't even know what Photoshop is.....honest 8)
Hi all,
My friend Rob and I were also part of the crowd ascending Muir Snowfield for these high quality october turns. We chose to descend the Paradise Glacier, which offered excellent corn as well.
We saw some gappers at the bottom of the glacier, and a bit of bare ice in the last 200ft but nothing too serious anyway.
It was a perfect day to celebrate my first 12th month in row of skiing (coming from the Alps, I never even thought of doing something like that before...
My friend Rob and I were also part of the crowd ascending Muir Snowfield for these high quality october turns. We chose to descend the Paradise Glacier, which offered excellent corn as well.
We saw some gappers at the bottom of the glacier, and a bit of bare ice in the last 200ft but nothing too serious anyway.
It was a perfect day to celebrate my first 12th month in row of skiing (coming from the Alps, I never even thought of doing something like that before...
I am always amazed by Ron's body stability while in the air in this shot. No arm movement or "turning up the windows" you see some skiers doing to try and maintain balance. He makes Seth Morrison look like a beginner.
He is truly a Jedi Master.
He is truly a Jedi Master.
Now that's some amazing skiing, folks! I'm somehow reminded of the huge huck Ron did below Mclure Rock last October... Way to end the snow season, and here's to the new season around the corner! :D
Man, you guys are PRECISE! Looks like you used a 200 ft. wide garden rake to make those tracks.
It was another great day on the mountain, with Halloween treats, mountain margaritas and silky skiing ;D.
You guys are always thinking "out of the box". Nice turn farming! ;D
I was up there Sunday as well. I have little to add as far as conditions go. The weather and views were amazing, but the skiing nothing to brag about. We didn't even bother hiking more than about 10 turns high. I must have seen some of you, I was wearing an orange toque.
It was my first time up there, very cool area in terms of summer ski access and a place to watch the ice climbers do their thing.
It was my first time up there, very cool area in terms of summer ski access and a place to watch the ice climbers do their thing.
I'm glad to see so many people have made it up there!! However, everyone keeps mentioning last Wednesday's powder, as if it wasn't there on Tuesday!! Telemon and company from Wednesday are stealing the thunder from my glorious freshly fallen powder turns from Tuesday and I won't have it!! :) (They did get sunnier skies though...) Hope everyone had fun! :)
author=wrigleyd link=topic=11112.msg45696#msg45696 date=1225170537]
I think our paths crossed at around 2pm when I was on my way down. It's unfortunate that it didn't soften up more for you.
I had made an earlier start with the expectation that it would get TOO soft. Oh how wrong I was. I eschewed crampons as well and had to take some good wallops with my AT boots earlier in the day to be confident in my foot placements.
I re...
author=lordhedgie link=topic=11088.msg45637#msg45637 date=1224907887]
Nah, this is a great community. Just post the conditions when you return to repay the favor. And whatever you do,remember to make fun of pinheads whenever possible.
Telemon -- Last time I crossed the border (on land), I had five pairs on skis in my Prius. When I said I was going skiing, the border guard asked me if I was planning to rent skis. I came very cl...
author=trumpetsailor link=topic=11110.msg45657#msg45657 date=1225063748]
Except for the date, the subject suggestion suffices. Lots of people headed up today; I suspect the corn harvest is still in full swing. An obligation in town forced a quick trip - set new personal best times for the trip to Muir and the round trip, despite the walking.
Got to meet Hummel Sr. on the way down, which was pretty nifty.
Forecast looks good for early mid...
We should have gone to Rainier. Baker was beautiful, but only ice.
I think our paths crossed at around 2pm when I was on my way down. It's unfortunate that it didn't soften up more for you.
I had made an earlier start with the expectation that it would get TOO soft. Oh how wrong I was. I eschewed crampons as well and had to take some good wallops with my AT boots earlier in the day to be confident in my foot placements.
I reached a nice flat spot at around 11:30am to take little noon siesta and let it soften up...
I had made an earlier start with the expectation that it would get TOO soft. Oh how wrong I was. I eschewed crampons as well and had to take some good wallops with my AT boots earlier in the day to be confident in my foot placements.
I reached a nice flat spot at around 11:30am to take little noon siesta and let it soften up...
Hey Buke, that's a great pic of the Snowdawgs ya got there. What a great day it turned out to be. Snowdawg, Snowdawg Jr., and myself all headed up together to get our October turns in. This month makes the streak 3 years for Snowdawg and me. 1 more month to go for Junior to get his 3. It was a pretty unreal ski from Camp Muir on down to Pebble Ck. I don't think I've ever seen better corn on the Muir than that! We made sure to have a couple of celebratory bottles of beer wai...
Looks like you got 4 runs in, unless I miscounted ;D
That first pic is awesome! Love mornings like that.