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author=Mr_Burns link=topic=40809.msg162090#msg162090 date=1529101270]
Thanks for the trip report! May do the same thing tomorrow, but the forecast is calling for rain/showers/clear/calm/windy/thunderstorms or ???? I guess that is a bunch of words to say "unsettled".

I'd say go for it, could be balmy with nice sun breaks. Maybe you're already on the way up!

6/20/18 1:23am

mikerolfs

129!

6/19/18 8:39am

Mr_Burns

Thanks for the trip report! May do the same thing tomorrow, but the forecast is calling for rain/showers/clear/calm/windy/thunderstorms or ???? I guess that is a bunch of words to say "unsettled".

6/19/18 8:34am

Zap

June 12, 2018, Colchuck sweet corn

I "enjoyed" reading your TR. There will be a day when you carry your camera/smartphone to share with us what things looked like. ;)

6/19/18 2:29am

peteyboy

Oh my goodness, Mike, that last picture of Jamie is that moment that stays with us all year (or maybe all life) long. Skiing down steep smooth slopes like we will ski out onto the brilliant blue water. Like so many perfect places in the memory bank. Thanks for that, fellas.
And I would give that goat plenty of space too, btw.

6/19/18 1:07am

mikerolfs

June 12, 2018, Colchuck sweet corn

Thanks for luring me away from my desk (again). Best corn I've skied at Colchuck for sure! Here are my favorites:

6/19/18 12:09am

bbrelje

May 25, 2018, Mount Olympus, Tour of the Gods, 5-25 to 6-1

Just beautiful. Thank you for putting as much effort into the writing as you do into the skiing.

6/18/18 10:45am

Robie

June 12, 2018, Chinook Pass

The "word " is good

6/18/18 5:44am

andyrew

May 25, 2018, Mount Olympus, Tour of the Gods, 5-25 to 6-1

Wow, what a tour de force, and the snow looks like it was top notch for some steep skiing. I had a big grin watching the video on the Tour of the Gods. Beauty only matched by the price tag for admission.

6/18/18 5:11am

mikerolfs

May 25, 2018, Mount Olympus, Tour of the Gods, 5-25 to 6-1

author=Jason_H. link=topic=40803.msg162059#msg162059 date=1528752270]

What a pic!

6/18/18 3:03am

H2oskier

May 25, 2018, Mount Olympus, Tour of the Gods, 5-25 to 6-1

author=river59 link=topic=40803.msg162063#msg162063 date=1528780452] The footage of you guys skiing off the top, under the moonlight, above the sea of clouds...incredible.

I must agree, I don't think I've ever seen ski footage that beautiful! Â Â

6/18/18 2:18am

BenJ

May 25, 2018, Mount Olympus, Tour of the Gods, 5-25 to 6-1

Inspiring story and photos! (as usual)

6/18/18 2:12am

runcle

May 25, 2018, Mount Olympus, Tour of the Gods, 5-25 to 6-1

Thanks for sharing your ski porn!

6/18/18 1:49am

river59

May 25, 2018, Mount Olympus, Tour of the Gods, 5-25 to 6-1

Thank you for taking the time to share your TRs. Somehow they just keep getting better and better. The footage of you guys skiing off the top, under the moonlight, above the sea of clouds...incredible.

6/18/18 1:23am

Blizz Mountain

May 25, 2018, Mount Olympus, Tour of the Gods, 5-25 to 6-1

Cool website, cool tour, cool skiing, cool pics, cool story! Nice job all around!

6/17/18 1:34pm

Jason_H.

Awesome! Such a great trip. Thanks for sharing! Way to get GP along the way.

6/16/18 12:56am

knitvt

Thanks for the photos showing snow conditions!

6/15/18 12:15pm

radka

Thank you all! Hopefully all that endless carrying of skis and ski boots pays off as we switch to alpine climbing.

The camera lived a good life and has been to some cool places, such as the Pickets. Not knowing what to do with myself without a camera, I went and bought the exact same used camera a few days later (which has already been to the top of Sherpa since purchasing it because, well, cameras need to get out).

6/15/18 7:21am

mikerolfs

What a trip! Really enjoyed reading it. That first day sounded longer than I would have enjoyed. Probably the last also. I've walked on dry trail up Indian Creek to Glacier Gap in a day. That indian creek valley goes forever! (I think it's only 9 miles, but it could be 20). You two are really getting in great trips this spring! I hope Radka's birthday is coming up. We'll all miss that camera.

6/15/18 1:59am

rlsg

What a journey and an accomplishment with great photos(rest in peace your camera...)...way to get it done; pollen really sucks..

6/14/18 2:51am

radka

Such a treat to be floating (flying) above the clouds, but too bad about the wind. We need to replace our tent poles after the traverse because they're seriously bent from the night on the Pilz.

Love the puppies!

How did it go for you and Becky on Tenpeak?

6/13/18 10:56am

cchapin

Wow! That's some serious wind! Pretty cool to see you were above the clouds - we wondered how the visibility would be higher up for you. Those dogs behind you are great!

6/12/18 8:50pm

Pete A

great TR! congrats on getting the traverse. Been looking forward to reading how the whole thing went for you two. Good call skiing Glacier on the 27th...Becky and I saw all the weekend crowds and since we had the extra time we chose to wait and try Glacier on the 28th and wow did the wind kick up that day...kept us from topping out...we shoulda joined the hundred other skiers on the 27th :)

little video of just how breezy it was on Monday.
https://youtu...

6/12/18 2:30pm

radka

Wow, that was a gnarly descent! I think I had to look away at some point because it was too nerve-racking. We only saw you from a distance so the slope looked super steep. As we got closer, it laid back somewhat and looked more doable. With that said, I only have one photo that I shot from a distance with a wide angle lens.

Cropped:

6/12/18 1:53pm

osean

June 6, 2018, Interglacier MRNP

Dang, I think that camera has lived more than most people in a lifetime. Very entertaining read. I think I made a cameo as a headwall skier- did you possibly get any photos of our descent?

6/12/18 12:56pm

Richard_Korry

author=PhilH link=topic=40796.msg162040#msg162040 date=1528491568]
I assume you started up the summer trail. How was the creek/river crossing?

Yes we took the summer trail. Crossing the White River was simple as we went higher up valley and crossed where it was continuous snow.
We went maybe 1/4 mile up from where you pop out of the trees into Glacier Basin.

6/12/18 9:53am

Zap

Yakima Peak south side. At the base of the photo is a vehicle on the road. It is our campervan parked next to the snow bank. ;)

6/12/18 2:45am

Zap

June 6, 2018, Interglacier MRNP

Naches Peak west side with a larger view.

6/12/18 12:03am

PhilH

I assume you started up the summer trail. How was the creek/river crossing?

6/11/18 2:14pm

mfonda

Surprising amount of snow up there still! Thanks for sharing!

6/11/18 1:11pm

gregL

June 6, 2018, Paradise

Amazing day with a mixed group of old and young-timers.

6/11/18 6:55am

rlsg

Updates on mosquitos much appreciated!!!ðŸ˜‹

6/11/18 12:23am

Robie

Good report that will get people fired up !

Funny i'm heading that way today on the motobike, cept ive heard that FR70 and Pyramid pass/Naches trail ,FR19 is passable to Whistlin Jacks

6/10/18 11:50am

Zap

author=Micah link=topic=40794.msg162023#msg162023 date=1528339660]
One of my goals is to ski Zap's peak. Sounds like I still have time this year....

With the current weather forecast, there will be fresh snow when the road opens on Tuesday. ;)

6/10/18 10:03am

Zap

Naches Eastside

6/10/18 10:02am

Zap

Naches Westside

6/10/18 9:39am

Zap

Zaps Peak or 6567'

6/10/18 5:35am

Zap

Yakima Peak

6/10/18 4:34am

Zap

Naches Peak

6/9/18 3:17pm

Micah

One of my goals is to ski Zap's peak. Sounds like I still have time this year....

6/9/18 2:42pm

watsonskipsmith

June 2, 2018, Overcoat Peak

It was on Monday 6/4 that Jim and I were up there. We were willing to drive a few hundred feet or so beyond the PCT hiking trail head at Windy pass, one Subaru was able to go a few hundred feet further.

The snow on the road through the clear cut and on the what we call "the upper headwall" (the steep section below the saddle) is melting VERY fast.
Rocks and holes are already appearing on most of the "upper headwall" to the saddle. It will not be skiable for lo...

6/9/18 5:11am

CrystalStevens

author=Jake the Brit link=topic=40782.msg161981#msg161981 date=1528134943]
Nicely done CrystalStevens, that's a killer line I've stared a few times.
How much schwackin'was there from crossing the river to gaining the talus?

We only had to fight through alder for ~10 minutes on either side of the river before it opened up. Further northeast of our track looked like much thicker alder though.

6/8/18 10:49am

avajane

May 27-28, 2018, Colchuck Glacier

I think I missed it then. I hate that boulder field with skis on my back. If I keep doing it....

6/8/18 10:45am

pipedream

The direct descent route was already narrower than 160cm at its choke point when I rode it 10 days ago. I think you made the right decision to descend back down the north bowl. Plus, it's a real PITA getting out of the creek drainage and thru the teenage trees in the regrowing clear-cut.

Glad to hear the pollen wasn't as sticky. Hoping to be able to drive all the way to Windy Pass soon... I'll trade a carry here and there for a more direct approach and easier exit via t...

6/8/18 5:59am

Chamois

June 2, 2018, Overcoat Peak

Beats doing yard work. But odd that my post on the 22 cars up there was removed(?)

6/7/18 8:57am

AntiqueLaser

author=drescj link=topic=40782.msg161971#msg161971 date=1528109898]
Thanks for the great report - definitely hoping to get up this next season!

"The summit climb is mostly protectable fourth class scrambling once you get around to the northeast side of the rock pyramid."

Did you pitch the scrambling to the summit? Any gear notes? Seems like it could potentially be a spooky solo in ski boots...

We so...

6/7/18 4:11am

Jim Oker