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...Tom thought it was his best powder this year, even better than Canada heliskiing.
Couldn't resist adding that little tidbit, eh? ;)
Now when that becomes a bankable sort of event in Europe, there will indeed be little reason to ponder the whole "BC huts versus eurotour?" question.
But seriously, are you ever coming back!?
awful, huh :D Although the slot has INFINITE pics and tr's, I really enjoyed your photos, some of the best I've seen of slot and crooked. Nice!
Nice line and nice read! Thanks for sharing and way to nab it.
I was up there as well...one of the splitters...great day indeed. I keep running into brenda and md2020 everywhere I go...there stealing all the lines out there ;)
What a day. We found way more snow than we had anticipated and it skied great everywhere that we went. The Tatoosh delivered again.
I was prepared three weeks ago to accept the end of the powder for the season but now, (six great powder days later) I just can't get enough. I think that the prolonged season is more diffult to let go of. Yesterday marked six months of powder skiing for me this season.
I was prepared three weeks ago to accept the end of the powder for the season but now, (six great powder days later) I just can't get enough. I think that the prolonged season is more diffult to let go of. Yesterday marked six months of powder skiing for me this season.
Yes, it was avy debris free. I too had noted the line from various peaks and was excited to finally get after it. Trying to be vague in a post with such a line is not easy, I figured many folks have seen and skied it, but it's always fun to add a little mystery.
The only surprise on the trip was the buzzing of 2 stroke engines high marking around Mirror and Cottonwood lakes. We even saw a sled on the road to Windy Pass while atop the chute. I didn't know that area...
The only surprise on the trip was the buzzing of 2 stroke engines high marking around Mirror and Cottonwood lakes. We even saw a sled on the road to Windy Pass while atop the chute. I didn't know that area...
Hi, Ross. My wife Jo and I were up there this weekend too, and ran into you and Lisa a number of times. Nice meeting you. We didn't really get too involved in the social side of the place this time around. That was our first visit to high camp, but we'll definitely be back. We both loved it. Thanks for the report on the Sunday morning tour. We thought about joining, but Jo's a bit of a late riser and we weren't sure we were up for the...
Was it av debris free? I've never done the line but have looked at it longingly many times. Often by the time you can drive 9070 to at least past the sewage field (or beyond to near Windy Pass), the couloir visibly has big chunks in it from wet spring slides, and thus is less compelling from a distance.
Russ, I was up there last Monday on a recon and we did go up over Hyak and followed the road down to Cold Creek which I felt took more time and covered more distance, although it was fun to ski the road down to Cold Creek.
I had read your report and referenced it in my trip plans which was very helpful. :) By the way, nice work doing it in much less snow coverage, your photo made it look really narrow.
I had read your report and referenced it in my trip plans which was very helpful. :) By the way, nice work doing it in much less snow coverage, your photo made it look really narrow.
Zap,
Must be nice having a few months down there. Where are you going down south? We're planning a trip to the Bishop area for a week of ski touring during the first week of May.
Must be nice having a few months down there. Where are you going down south? We're planning a trip to the Bishop area for a week of ski touring during the first week of May.
Having done the road slog as well, I thought going over Hyak and Nordic Pass was more interesting....
Not knowing the "official" name last year, we called in Mother's Day chute, in that thread some else called it "Twin Lakes Couloir". No matter what you call it, it's fun ski!
http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=7108.0
Not knowing the "official" name last year, we called in Mother's Day chute, in that thread some else called it "Twin Lakes Couloir". No matter what you call it, it's fun ski!
http://www.turns-all-year.com/skiing_snowboarding/trip_reports/index.php?topic=7108.0
Thanks for the nice comments. Not sure why it is called the Zipper but I like the name. Yes, it was a great trip and worth the effort.
Day 3 - http://www.leelau.net/2008/kokanee2008/day3/ - for more
Nice job. I ski that in early December of 06 and it is a very fun line. The approach it well worth it. On our approach we wrapped around from the SW side instead. Anyone know why it’s called the Zipper?
There's very little out there that can top a chicken fried steak after a long hard day. Jan's, in Buena Vista, CO, makes an excellent one.
As for corn, I'm ready for it. The variable stability I encountered didn't make me a happy camper. April is thought provoking. We'll have plenty of corn for you when you get back!
As for corn, I'm ready for it. The variable stability I encountered didn't make me a happy camper. April is thought provoking. We'll have plenty of corn for you when you get back!
Those chicken fried steaks certainly fueled your adventure. I was addicted to those while attending college in Texas. I'm skiing corn and you're still skiing powder. ;)
Scott, You had a great week in Tahoe. Jill and I are in Tahoe and have been downhill and backcountry touring during the past couple of weeks. You're right about Kirkwood and Alpine. We have a midweek pass at Kirkwood and a spring pass at Alpine. Both ski areas have backcountry access gates and are backcountry friendly with lots of complex expert terrain available outside the area boundary. Tallac is a classic and you skied a great line. Elephants Ba...
Nice work - I'd thought about heading that way Saturday. Glad someone did! :).
After the last time we saw Robie, we went down ridge and skied some glades, upper slopes had nice powdere but totally unbonded to a slick ice layer; cause us to avoid the steepest & tree-less; I had my skis slip out from under me in the trees and had a hard time getting up, because as I would rise slightly, me & the skis would simply slide down further. Mid slopes had a crust about a foot or so down that could catch and edge and send skis in different direction, not much of a probl...
We saw your trackage as we drove out during a moment of visibilty.Good job!
That was a great day! Thanks for the Pics, Pete. Sorry you couldn't make it, Marcus. The Slot crew found conditions similar to the Crooked -- deep, reasonably light snow in the couloir, very sloughy, and the snow spray tended to catch in my whiskers. It was awful. Visibility was better for us though. Below the exit, in the runout apron, there was a pretty noticeable sun crust below the 5 or 6 inches of new. Here are a few more pics. I'll...
author=Scotsman link=topic=9704.msg39056#msg39056 date=1207541156]
It was cold and truly like a mid-January day.
except that we're skiing out at 5:00 pm and I'm not worried about driving home in the dark. :)
great weekend in the Tatoosh. Every weekend should be like that.
We did have fun, thanks!
Yep, that's me in the first pic, with the black dog behind.
We came in from the granite TH today, although I did this trip from the Talapus TH a month ago as well (longer).
Yep, that's me in the first pic, with the black dog behind.
We came in from the granite TH today, although I did this trip from the Talapus TH a month ago as well (longer).
Hope you guys had fun too - from your downtrack, it looked like not enough of you ran down/snowshoe teled the powder! :). I liked your route up from the backside to the ridge - it was safer than mine today. Did you come in from the Talapus trailhead or Granite's?
If a quick analysis of your flickr account is correct, then I believe you're in the first photo above.
If a quick analysis of your flickr account is correct, then I believe you're in the first photo above.
Nice to have (briefly) met you up there today!
I was the slowshoer jealous of your skis, and wishing I had brought mine.
Glad you enjoyed your day.
I was the slowshoer jealous of your skis, and wishing I had brought mine.
Glad you enjoyed your day.
I was in the Tattosh today with Snowbell, Skierlyles and Dave. Unbelievable powder, very deep on the north facing slopes and stability fairly good but some worrisome windloading and potential slab near the top of the Pinnacle/Plummer col( we backed off near the top).
Dave and MD2020 dug a couple of pits and there was a fairly easy shear at 18".
Ski pen was at least 10-12" at times .Visibility was a problem at times so we went lower and skied steep trees . There was loose sno...
Dave and MD2020 dug a couple of pits and there was a fairly easy shear at 18".
Ski pen was at least 10-12" at times .Visibility was a problem at times so we went lower and skied steep trees . There was loose sno...
Nice! Way to get high and avoid lower elevation wetness.
Day 2 complete writeup
http://www.leelau.net/2008/kokanee2008/day2/
http://www.leelau.net/2008/kokanee2008/day2/
Ya, but Sping is OK. At least in the Kokanee area. I was going to send a picture, but you can see the same thing as we are seeing -- take a clean sheet of paper, hold it close to your face. There. Then say, "I think I see a line down there".
author=ema link=topic=9673.msg39021#msg39021 date=1207446000]
awsome picture of jeff! too bad you can't see what his skis say :)
Summer sucks, doesn't it?
awsome picture of jeff! too bad you can't see what his skis say :)
Sounds like you are having loads of fun. Great to get your trip reports!
Great skiing with you guys and thanks for the excellent introduction to the whistler backcountry. Managed another good day yesterday though you had to be a bit more thoughtful to find that awesome fluff after a windy night.
Yes it is such a cool run (Sandy hd.wall). I'm shooting for next weekend to do Leuthold's if it doesn't look like there is too much climber traffic...or any really (and of course great conditions permitting...).
author=Telemon link=topic=9686.msg39006#msg39006 date=1207347109]
We were one of the first parties to drive into the Climbers Bivouac during the first week of June, last year. I don't image that it will open any earlier this year. Of the 50+ people on the mountain, only a half dozen of us were skiers. It would have been nice to have the mountain to ourselves like your party. Great to see the photos with all the snow in the crater.
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author=Boot link=topic=9686.msg39005#msg39005 date=1207345505]
Great pics! Any difficulty parking on the side of the road at the junction? Any idea if they'll start plowing at least up to the snowpark? That would be County road at that point wouldn't it? Thanks, Boot
There was plenty of room (probably because it was a Thursday) but we heard it was worse on Wednesday. For some reason two school busses arrived and bl...
We were one of the first parties to drive into the Climbers Bivouac during the first week of June, last year. I don't image that it will open any earlier this year. Of the 50+ people on the mountain, only a half dozen of us were skiers. It would have been nice to have the mountain to ourselves like your party. Great to see the photos with all the snow in the crater.
Great pics! Any difficulty parking on the side of the road at the junction? Any idea if they'll start plowing at least up to the snowpark? That would be County road at that point wouldn't it? Thanks, Boot
thanks Skierguitarist,
I took a long look at the Sandy Headwall yesterday, looks pretty rad. The skiers - left option looks like it's not currently in, same with the central option, to many rocks, and rime formations, that skiers right entrance looked like it goes. The weather the next few days looks like it sucks though. thanks for the tips!
I took a long look at the Sandy Headwall yesterday, looks pretty rad. The skiers - left option looks like it's not currently in, same with the central option, to many rocks, and rime formations, that skiers right entrance looked like it goes. The weather the next few days looks like it sucks though. thanks for the tips!
Cheap beer...way to find the goods........
Sandy Headwall has your name written all over it too, I believe. Only up to 45 degrees (with a steeper skier's left start which I did not do... 50degre or more?......). Very aesthetic with a return route on Sandy Glacier, then up and on to the Reid and-- then 'lum' saddle...yada yada...
Good job on Leuth. and Reid Headwall.. Have not done either but maybe Leuthold's this year. Way to get after it!!!!!!!!!
Good job on Leuth. and Reid Headwall.. Have not done either but maybe Leuthold's this year. Way to get after it!!!!!!!!!
Man, you're a busy boy... nice work! Love hearing your reports from the local spots. Good stuff.
Nice TR, thanks -- beautiful photos!
Those conditions look good! What a difference the PNW makes, Dan.