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And thankyou for another great tr!!!
Dan- climbed Shark Fin and saw this from our camp at 7900 feet ... must have been a tough walk down the trail with skis! Nice one.
We had no choice but to keep doing laps... we'd forgotten the beer at home... :'(
Glad to have company up there - take care!
Glad to have company up there - take care!
Are you kidding me? Was I really just skiing in August? Thanks for the great day Rubes. I've never been more motivated to prepare early for the upcoming ski season. Those 5 minutes of skiing were worth the 5 blisters I've got screaming on my FEET.
Could not have asked for a better day, weatherwise; and kudos to the cats that were lappin' it up there. Millsak...If you want the photo, I'll e-mail it to you. You earned the ri...
Could not have asked for a better day, weatherwise; and kudos to the cats that were lappin' it up there. Millsak...If you want the photo, I'll e-mail it to you. You earned the ri...
Hey rubes,
It was cool to see you guys up there. What a great day! The ridge off to the west was indeed worth a couple of laps. We were pretty happy to have such good August conditions.
Fortunately, I filled yesterday's quota for spills when I bit it right in front of you. I'm not too disappointed not to see the pic posted. I figured a spill like that deserved some public humiliation. :) You've got to pay attention i...
It was cool to see you guys up there. What a great day! The ridge off to the west was indeed worth a couple of laps. We were pretty happy to have such good August conditions.
Fortunately, I filled yesterday's quota for spills when I bit it right in front of you. I'm not too disappointed not to see the pic posted. I figured a spill like that deserved some public humiliation. :) You've got to pay attention i...
I may thorw in a couple more pics if I can get the thumbnail posting deal worked out -- this pic is kinda lame cause it does'nt show how steep the rock was.
Great video, joedabaker and pictures all! I hardly feel like I missed it. :'(
Thanks!
Thanks!
Way to get it Andrew and Telemack.
I was looking at the Paradise glacier while grinding my way out of Stevens Canyon on my bike Friday. I was thinking that the two of you where getting a better ROI for your efforts (I had a while to contemplate this...).
Glad you found some good skiing. The mountain looked spectacular with the whitewash up high and the meadows were as lush and full of flowers as I can remember for August. It was a nice day to be out.
I was looking at the Paradise glacier while grinding my way out of Stevens Canyon on my bike Friday. I was thinking that the two of you where getting a better ROI for your efforts (I had a while to contemplate this...).
Glad you found some good skiing. The mountain looked spectacular with the whitewash up high and the meadows were as lush and full of flowers as I can remember for August. It was a nice day to be out.
I think we met near Pebble Creek. I was going up, you were coming down. Hi again.
The snow was no doubt heavier for me a few hours later, but also tons of fun--an interesting project, linking shallow patches of white near the top, and avoiding them near the bottom.
So nice to be out in fresh snow, even if it's scattered about.
The snow was no doubt heavier for me a few hours later, but also tons of fun--an interesting project, linking shallow patches of white near the top, and avoiding them near the bottom.
So nice to be out in fresh snow, even if it's scattered about.
Nice going Alpenho! It's good to hear a non-volcanoe report for August turns. Good luck with with the streak.
Way to go Mac. Glad to see you making the most of it before "back to school"
We were in the "neighborhood" yesterday too. Good job and a beautiful day to be up on the hill. :)
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But good enough for this DirtBag.
Good enough for this DirtBag too! Great movie, Joe!
WHAT A HOOT of a party...I better make the drive for this one next year........
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... I was thinking, best bet 6 inches at Muir, Maybe??
Good instincts, Joe. GATOR REPORTS 6" at Muir with one foot drifts in places. Rock on.
Jonathan, it's good to see you nailed some acceptable August skiing on your visit. Come back and see us again when you cal stay longer!!
Here's a link for more info, courtesy of my nephew Jostein, who has boarded there 3 summers. Snakker Norsk?
http://www.prohd.no/Frames/ProHD_Folgefonna.html
http://www.prohd.no/Frames/ProHD_Folgefonna.html
We had freshies today on the Paradise 8) Report coming.
thanks for the replies, I'LL HAVE TO ASK MY COUSIN re the pass up there. I WOULD LIKE TO GO THERE AGAIN IN AUGUST ! ********
Great photos, androolus! I've been up there from late April through late August, and the coverage on the Russell looks very good for this time of year. It's nice to see Cat-eye Lake not looking muddy!
Great TR - Nice work on getting in some Norse turns.
I agree, summer in Norway is a great place to be. I was over there visiting family last month and got a chance to tour around the fjords outside of Bergen. Never made it up to the Fogelfonna, but did have a chance to drive over the highest pass in the country, the Sognefjellet. There is some excellent summer ski country accessible right from the highway (see photo). Wish I took my skis!
I agree, summer in Norway is a great place to be. I was over there visiting family last month and got a chance to tour around the fjords outside of Bergen. Never made it up to the Fogelfonna, but did have a chance to drive over the highest pass in the country, the Sognefjellet. There is some excellent summer ski country accessible right from the highway (see photo). Wish I took my skis!
Way to nail the first viddy, Joe!!
And a soooper production as well.
Nice work!!
And a soooper production as well.
Nice work!!
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Skiing conditions on the glacier were absolutely wonderful: wet powder on top of soft smooth summer base.
Looking at the telemetry I was wondering if you got any new snow. I was thinking, best bet 6 inches at Muir, Maybe??
Way to get out and hit it up on your trip out West Jonathan!
Welcome back,
Joe
Any shreddin' in Norseland must be mighty fine---the birthplace of Tele and Christie! 8)
OK-The first published viddy.
It is in Quicktime on my Mac thingy, so I hope it works for all yall.
The larger version is of much better quality than this compressed version.
But good enough for this DirtBag.
SLUSHCUP 2008
It is in Quicktime on my Mac thingy, so I hope it works for all yall.
The larger version is of much better quality than this compressed version.
But good enough for this DirtBag.
SLUSHCUP 2008
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Fourth of July, 2004: ...)
My first/only time there was July 4, 2007. We also skied well down into the trees below Spray Park.
It was surreal- pre dawn early drive there with no traffic at all- Saw no one until after noon, but by the time we switched back to walking there were hikers and tourists starting to fill out the trail. The drive back was in...
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The Russell is kind of an enigma. It is really hard to predict what kind of snow coverage you will find there.
Fourth of July, 2004: skied great snow all the way from Russell Headwall into Spray Park. Great weather too. Guess I got lucky on my only time there! (Thanks again to Robie for taking me along that day.)
looks like it was another stellar day of slushin' and slidin'! nice photos, nice outfits, and way to move icebergs. :) oh, and cass, nice pfd. i miss this annual august event! maybe next year...
glad you all had a great time! jw, any viddys yet?? 8)
glad you all had a great time! jw, any viddys yet?? 8)
Thanks for a great day everyone. Will certainly join again next year - this time I'll make it across the pond. My arm is healing nicely (couple stitches, nothing bad) - thanks to everyone's gracious help and packing out my pride for me! :-[ Jess is a great "woofer" - glad she keeps that current! Here's to more opportunities to get to know you all!
emily
emily
That was just too much fun. My scarf's off to the person who thought up this idea.
I can't wait for next year. That setting was magical too. Evel would have been proud!
Here's a quote from the man himself:
"I love the feeling of the fresh air on my face and the wind blowing through my hair." - Evel Knievel
I can't wait for next year. That setting was magical too. Evel would have been proud!
Here's a quote from the man himself:
"I love the feeling of the fresh air on my face and the wind blowing through my hair." - Evel Knievel
Thanks all for a wonderful time on my first slush cup! Great to put faces with all the TAY "Handles" and witness all the creativity (costumes, pond engineering and kicker building)! And great photos - there is a talented group of photographers on this site!
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Good God, that was an incredible day!!
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Quite a hoot.
Great to see old acquaintances again and meet those new friends I hadn't met yet. Thanks all for contributing to a great time and for all the great pics. I seemed to have filled up a 2 gig card before the day was over, myself. Some are posted
Thanks for the report! I'll be looking in that area this weekend for my August turns.
Thanks, that certainly makes sense.
I should add that part of my interest stems from the massive crevasses we get back east in Tuckerman Ravine each spring, which are technically glide cracks (but neverthless are massive, and also massively dangerous).
As for the ski conditions, I wouldn't quite call it a powder day, but the new snow definitely helped.
(Meanwhile, steady rain here at Whittaker's as I try to finish up some work with the laptop on the porch before heading...
I should add that part of my interest stems from the massive crevasses we get back east in Tuckerman Ravine each spring, which are technically glide cracks (but neverthless are massive, and also massively dangerous).
As for the ski conditions, I wouldn't quite call it a powder day, but the new snow definitely helped.
(Meanwhile, steady rain here at Whittaker's as I try to finish up some work with the laptop on the porch before heading...
So you got fresh in August!?!? If so, congrats on that! I'm not really certain if these are the actual definitions, but I've always thought that glide cracks form on snowfields, usually near rock, where the snow melts away and crevasses are the splits in glacier ice due to stress in the convexity of the glacier as it runs over various features in the landscape - not to be confused with bergschrunds which are the enormous cavities formed from the glacier pulling away from a...
Boy oh Boy! I guess I missed the boat this year...but not really. ;)
I actually missed the festivities because I was buying a boat. Ben appears to have stolen the show with the "speed-suit". I am a little surprised the pond required as much prep-work as it did. Gotta make it next year, for sure!
I actually missed the festivities because I was buying a boat. Ben appears to have stolen the show with the "speed-suit". I am a little surprised the pond required as much prep-work as it did. Gotta make it next year, for sure!
Good God, that was an incredible day!! It was awesome to meet so many fun people. I can't wait for next year's Slush Cup! I'm already planning my next costume. I think it might include pom poms.
:)
Jason, so sorry you were ill. I hope you're feeling better!! If you'd like, you can wear the coconuts this weekend.
:)
Jason, so sorry you were ill. I hope you're feeling better!! If you'd like, you can wear the coconuts this weekend.
What a great time!! Thanks for sharing the photos, I wish I took more than this one of Dave Coleman sporting my skirt, but I was simply too busy having a great time. ;D
I did learn attempting to rescue someone from the water is best done holding on to someone so I don't get pulled under. Maybe Phil will share his photo of Amar and I submerged, too funny.
I hope Emily is quickly healing from her gash, what a trooper! You were in our thoughts Jason, sorry you...
I did learn attempting to rescue someone from the water is best done holding on to someone so I don't get pulled under. Maybe Phil will share his photo of Amar and I submerged, too funny.
I hope Emily is quickly healing from her gash, what a trooper! You were in our thoughts Jason, sorry you...
I was predesposed with the flu after mountain biking all day in the blazing heat. I spent all sunday in misery bummed I missed slush cup, an easy august ski, and a great time. Nevertheless, I'm glad I got Josh, Christy and my old man, Kurt to go. From the photos it appears they were dressed up and providing plenty of entertainment.
BTW Ben, the Kineval suit was awesome. I think my old man may be buying one of those Ben. Watch out, you may have competition next year ;)
BTW Ben, the Kineval suit was awesome. I think my old man may be buying one of those Ben. Watch out, you may have competition next year ;)
I had a choice of coming down to represent Canadian TAYers or back pack with my son on the Musical Bumps. I picked the latter. Hopefully, I will make it to the event next year. The pictures indicated that a lot of fun was happening.
"Harsh toke" on punching through......... >:( ;D ::)
It looks like another great time - congratulations on pulling it off again (and staying within the MRNP rules)! I'm sorry to have missed this. I was hoping to bring my kids this year, but we were backpacking all week and I didn't even see that this was happening until Sunday morning, plus we had out of town guests so I couldn't have come anyway.
I've seen a lot of good photos already, and there must be more. Anyone interested in sending me photos to post on TAY hom...
I've seen a lot of good photos already, and there must be more. Anyone interested in sending me photos to post on TAY hom...
Great pictures everybody and a great day.
I saw a bumper sticker today that I think it is appropriate for the slushcuppers.
"TOO MANY FREAKS, NOT ENOUGH CIRCUSES"
It was Pam and Stewie's first slush cup and they swear never to miss one again.
I saw a bumper sticker today that I think it is appropriate for the slushcuppers.
"TOO MANY FREAKS, NOT ENOUGH CIRCUSES"
It was Pam and Stewie's first slush cup and they swear never to miss one again.
I skied the upper portion 3 weeks ago - it was runnelled but actually skied OK in spite of it's nasty appearance. I came down on skier's right and, enjoying the turns, went past the carry over to the Flett and continued down to the terminal moraine. Imho, there is really nice skiing below Echo rock - downside is that I had to hike back up so I could ski the Flett down to Cat Eye Lake.
The Russell is kind of an enigma. It is really hard to predict what kind of snow coverage you will find there. I've been there probably 5 years in a row anywhere from first week July to first week September and have seen a variety of conditions. Sometimes the bottom still has firn cover and the middle doesn't, sometimes (like this time) it is the middle that has it. What does seem to be consistent is that it is the upper area, from about 9K up, that melts first, and gets what Amar once...