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That was me and my dog. She loves going skiing, but she pretty much hasn't moved since we got home...
I might have seen you guys skinning up when I was going up the south side of the king. Not many people there today.
I might have seen you guys skinning up when I was going up the south side of the king. Not many people there today.
JPH,
Were you the bootpacker with the dog?
If so you booted a long way!
Were you the bootpacker with the dog?
If so you booted a long way!
I was there today too. Skied one of the chutes off of Threeway, then skied the hourglass off the King. The snow was really good higher up.
The south backcountry area still has incredible coverage.
The south backcountry area still has incredible coverage.
Happy Birthday Marcus,
Hmm.. Cinnamon rolls...
Hmm.. Cinnamon rolls...
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One should not sit on the couch but get up there and apreciate the chance to improve thier slush techniques.
Robie,
I Got off the couch and to the Pass, into the fog. It (fog) looked set in it's way and the frozen fog/rain was not enticing. So we went to Crystal in search of legendary Joe's Bad Ass Shoulder, where it is never foggy. ::)
This is S...
Regarding the skunk report at Crater Rock- There must have been a north wind blowing the fumaroles down the mountain... The skunk probably thought there was a mate up there! I admit, it wasn't Reid Headwall, but not all of us can be Dan! It was sweet, buttery, summer corn, and a great, natural, ski and attitude tune up!
Wow - those look like some pretty wacked conditions. Seems like it would be alot of knee jerking & dropping-the-clutch type of skiing. Way to maintain the S.
beautiful!
seems like there might be some kind of skunk problem on Hood, I remmember reading about this bizarre incident last June - http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=7360.0
seems like there might be some kind of skunk problem on Hood, I remmember reading about this bizarre incident last June - http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=7360.0
Incredible trip! That's what we live for!! Mt. Hood was the same conditions that day- I can't remember a better summit ski in the 32 years I know of. A couple days later The Sunday Oregonian featured a climber named Asit from Hood River skiing off the summit- I thought it was Amar until I did more research...
Over a foot of new in the mountains again- looks like spring won't quit! Now when is this weeks window going to be- after the windslab and before the we...
Over a foot of new in the mountains again- looks like spring won't quit! Now when is this weeks window going to be- after the windslab and before the we...
Nice job Amar and company for catching the freshies in June.
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Were you able to ski out?
I wasn't able to ski out. Fortunately I was able to walk down by putting all the weight on my heal and then butt sliding where it was to steep to walk. Ron would ski to the bottom of the steep part and guard my slide from either sliding into a tree well or a tree. Bonnie carried my skis out on her pack and Chris carried my pack.
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I'll update it this afternoon if it's good/safe enough to stay and ski.
Robie,
I'll sit on my couch anxiously awaiting your report. ;)
Nice job you guys.
Sure looks like you hit a good weather window.
Sure looks like you hit a good weather window.
Amar ,thanks for the timely report and heads up. Throwin the gear in the car now. I'll update it this afternoon if it's good/safe enough to stay and ski.
Jeanette,
Injuries suck. Get well soon.
-Kneel Turner (the skier formerly known as Legdragger)
Injuries suck. Get well soon.
-Kneel Turner (the skier formerly known as Legdragger)
Dale, Welcome to TAY. Thanks for the enjoyable TR and photos.
Jeaneatte- glad that I was able to keep your secret safe, now all of TAY knows and this thread has been hijacked! You are certainly worth a hijacked thread and we would all chip in and drag you up the hill like we did the keg awhile ago. Wanna go for a sled ride?!
Heal well and quickly, the snow is going to be around all summer. Slush fest may not even get to happen at this rate, so you just have a summer of corn skiing to look forward to once it comes.
Glad your pc is up...
Heal well and quickly, the snow is going to be around all summer. Slush fest may not even get to happen at this rate, so you just have a summer of corn skiing to look forward to once it comes.
Glad your pc is up...
Nice report, Dale,
it's great to see you posting here. I didn't get a chance to properly thank you for taking over guiding duties for our other local that had to get back to work during the WR descent of our Silcox crew earlier in May.
It's good to have another real experienced local Hood climber posting on TAY to help show our eager young adventurers the sweet lines of...
it's great to see you posting here. I didn't get a chance to properly thank you for taking over guiding duties for our other local that had to get back to work during the WR descent of our Silcox crew earlier in May.
It's good to have another real experienced local Hood climber posting on TAY to help show our eager young adventurers the sweet lines of...
You better get better. I still ned you and Ron's help to finally find the "stash" and I have the last weekend in July slated for that.
I agree with Snowbell - there would be a lot of volunteers.
"Let us know if the cast stays on longer than expected and I am sure a couple of us will be happy to drag you up on a hill "
Don aka Rusty Knees
I agree with Snowbell - there would be a lot of volunteers.
"Let us know if the cast stays on longer than expected and I am sure a couple of us will be happy to drag you up on a hill "
Don aka Rusty Knees
Wonga -- that sucks Jeanette. Here's to a speedy recovery! *clink*
That's a real bummer Jeanette.
Good thing you got your June turns in on the first of the month! You now have eight weeks to get it back together for your July turns - or you'll look pretty funny hiking up Mt Raineer on crutches with skiis on you back ;D.
Good thing you got your June turns in on the first of the month! You now have eight weeks to get it back together for your July turns - or you'll look pretty funny hiking up Mt Raineer on crutches with skiis on you back ;D.
man that's a drag. Brenda broke her fibula back in the summer of 2000 while we were hiking out from Norse Peak. Her's required a small plate and screws, which are still in place. Were you able to ski out? That had to have hurt like hell. I had to carry Brenda piggy back the 2 miles or so down to the car. Anyway, get well soon. We're hoping to ski with you soon.
I skied Great Scott bowl a few days before snowman, same deal a late afternoon run after work. I agree, the snow conditions all the way down to Source Lake are still very good to excellent, starting to finally corn up nicely when I was there. With the new snow in the forecast, we could see some powder days soon ;)
In contrast, a few days before that, did a quick skin/boot up International (upper) from the parking lot, on a warmer day and besides the expected bumps up there, the snow...
In contrast, a few days before that, did a quick skin/boot up International (upper) from the parking lot, on a warmer day and besides the expected bumps up there, the snow...
a good trip indeed, I dont think I coulda done it without the 2000 calorie breakfast on monday morning! At least I will have a ton of turns to reminisce over while Im in lockdown for the rest of this month. See ya when I get out Kyle, looks like the cool weather this month will make for some good skiing up on Rainier when I get out.
Mad_Dog.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. You'll make the streak, have no fear!
Cheers,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. You'll make the streak, have no fear!
Cheers,
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A good way to spend an hour or two. More importantly, they were the first turns my wife has earned, and now she's asking for AT gear.
Y'all win!
That's Great!!
Now all ya need is for Art to rig ya up one of those hand throttles on your Tahoe like the have for the handicapped and you'll make short work of that cabin fever ;D
Now all ya need is for Art to rig ya up one of those hand throttles on your Tahoe like the have for the handicapped and you'll make short work of that cabin fever ;D
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and encouragement ;D I really appreciate it. You've made my bushel of lemons into some pretty nice lemonade today. I've got myself some crutches and a really cute leg scooter with hand brakes, a basket, and cup holder of all things. I think the cup holder would actually hold a bottle of wine if necessary :D. All it needs to jazz it up is a horn and some handle bar streamers ;).
Best wishes to a quick recovery Jeanette!!!!
You guys are hardmen.
"gettin' it done" ...to say the least.
"gettin' it done" ...to say the least.
"Snog"- snowing fog. I figure Hawaii has their "vog"; Paradise has "snog" ;).
Hey ,You are tough and young ! And then there is tandem skiing !
Most important is your recovery cause there's one hell of a lot skiing left in ya !
Most important is your recovery cause there's one hell of a lot skiing left in ya !
Can I sign your cast? 8) Hope you don't go crazy there on the couch....you'll be back before you know it!
That looked great Boot. Smooth snow, probably good to stop early before the snow turned on you?
What is the climbing definition of snog?
What is the climbing definition of snog?
It was already dug out ourelse we would have. ;)
Dan, I am more envious that you caught a break in the weather.
Just kidding, kinda....
Great lines to be had on that mountain!
Thanks for sharing.
Just kidding, kinda....
Great lines to be had on that mountain!
Thanks for sharing.
Very nice efforts guys. What no digging out any outhouses?
Thanks for sharing the report.
Thanks for sharing the report.
Sorry to hear of your misfortune Jeanette >:(
That snow down by the road was a little nasty, must have been a rough exit after the accident.
I think you will make it back in time to keep the streak alive!
That snow down by the road was a little nasty, must have been a rough exit after the accident.
I think you will make it back in time to keep the streak alive!
Best Wishes and glad to hear you were close to the car.
Injuring yourself deep in the BC is a fear I imagine we all have.
Injuring yourself deep in the BC is a fear I imagine we all have.
No jealousy here Dan. Glad you had such good snow.
I'm not one to say break the rules either. But I bought a sno-park permit this year but the state could not let me use it where I wanted because they wouldn't plow the roads. As far as I'm concerned I've already paid my fee. Marble Mtn is a sno-park for cry'n out loud.
I would never condone breaking the rules, but fortunately we did not see any rangers on patrol.
Best Wishes Jeanette. I've been there , done that. It won't be long.
Ron J- thanks for the kind props (though admittedly the electronic gadgetry is kind of nice to have in complex terrain/white-out conditions to cross-check the mental GPS, and I probably tend to rely too much on "barometric gadgetry" (altimeter) ;) I recall your GPS was quite useful in finding our way through the trees near Naches Pk last year.
Jeanette- Hope your recovery goes quickly!
JibberD- Welcome back!
Jeanette- Hope your recovery goes quickly!
JibberD- Welcome back!
Bummer, Jeannette! Heal quick! I broke my fib last year in the first week of December and skied (don't tell my surgeon) the last week of January, so it's possible.
Jeanette - so sorry to hear about the injury. Good thing you're tough & will be back in no time. I have no doubt you'll be back by 7/31! ;)
Hey way to go...nice LONG RUN! So can a person these slip up there onto them mountain without a permit? (Not that I would ever do such a thing) nor a NW Pass?
....so you wont be dancing down at the Cheetah this month? We will miss you ;)
Let us know if the cast stays on longer than expected and I am sure a couple of us will be happy to drag you up on a hill and duct tape a ski to you. Sure it sounds crude and even a little ill advised, but we must keep the dream alive!
Happy trail to recovery Jeanette.
Let us know if the cast stays on longer than expected and I am sure a couple of us will be happy to drag you up on a hill and duct tape a ski to you. Sure it sounds crude and even a little ill advised, but we must keep the dream alive!
Happy trail to recovery Jeanette.
Jeanette, bummer about the fibula. It will heal though. I shattered one in a motorcylce accident 23 years ago and still have a plate with bolts in there. At first it's freaky to crank down the boots, but it will work out. You're a tough chick as we all know.
Jen and I are returning to Seattle on June 9 for good, and I've acquired a rather large and un-ski-worthy bratwurst belly here in Deutschland. Maybe we can rehabilitate together on some mellow tours this summer?
Jen and I are returning to Seattle on June 9 for good, and I've acquired a rather large and un-ski-worthy bratwurst belly here in Deutschland. Maybe we can rehabilitate together on some mellow tours this summer?
Sorry to hear of your injury Jeanette. Heal quickly, we need you!