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Good job on that N. Clark Headwall!!!!!!! Have thought about maybe giving it a go ( of course in sussed out stable conditions....). How about a story about that and some pics...this way mabe I can vicariously live the experience and not have to scare the living "s" out my self!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By the way, has anyone heard about (or have....) the emergency locator called SPOT? www.findmespot.com I go mostly by myself and was thinking this thing might be a good idea if anybo...
By the way, has anyone heard about (or have....) the emergency locator called SPOT? www.findmespot.com I go mostly by myself and was thinking this thing might be a good idea if anybo...
Wy'east is f-ing beautiful in the spring. You can get it in pow, I'm sure you know what you're looking for. I have seen some full width crowns up there in the winter.
Newton-Clark Headwall is a steeper, more interesting outing with a bit of a double fall line at the top. One of the funest descents I've done.
The patrol director met his demise in the natural halfpipe directly under the chairlift a few hundred vertical from the top of the lift (anyone wh...
Newton-Clark Headwall is a steeper, more interesting outing with a bit of a double fall line at the top. One of the funest descents I've done.
The patrol director met his demise in the natural halfpipe directly under the chairlift a few hundred vertical from the top of the lift (anyone wh...
Hey Dan--Wy'est is way cool for sure . Done it a couple of times...once from T. lodge to summit and then downclimbed past Newton Clark Headwall to top of wy'east (how ever you spell it...). The other way was from main Meadows restort lot. I think that N. Clark Headwall has your name written all over it, too. Saw tracks down it when we did the treck from the summit to the top of W'yeast (Indian name I believe......)...have not done it myself but looks pretty cool!!!!!!!! Wy...
author=telemack link=topic=8091.msg32397#msg32397 date=1194413212]
Hey Mad Dog: Is the Jarvis Jump that lip at the top of the Patch?
No, not quite, this Jarvis Jump is "geezer" friendly ;). That lip at the top of the patch has really grown, if you unexpectedly caught it in a white-out it would certainly be a big surprise.
author=Mad_Dog link=topic=8091.msg32361#msg32361 date=1194362522]
It might have been a little "icky" but the snow was really quite nice and we had such a fun group it just didn't matter. You should have seen the group going over the "Jarvis Jump". ;D. Some nailed the landing, and others.........well, let's just say, had some rather spectacular landings ;).
Hey Mad Dog: Is the Jarvis Jump t...
Nice trip, I've done it a couple times in the spring. Both times from the Hood River Meadows parking lot, this one adds up to 6000' of vert.
author=cesaro link=topic=8091.msg32375#msg32375 date=1194383492]
I ran into a boarder on his way down who said it did clear around above 8-9000’ (might have been preston?).
Hey, that was me, nice to bumb into you.
Here's a pic a friend, who happened to be at Camp Muir, sent to me. See, I wasn't full of it, there actually was decent vis up there ;D.
The Muir snowfield is flat, but someh...
much better than what awaited you up here dan. Glad you had a good time.
Nice work Dan! I was up on the White River Glacier on Sunday and the Wy' East sure looked good from there (down lower looked a little spotty though). That face combined with the Superbowl is a sweet ride in the spring - one I hope to do this year. It does get pretty windloaded in the winter - I think that's why the lift in Heather Canyon is so far down (to keep away from the huge avys).
It was so nice to be in mountains that I never noticed the drizzle 8).
JibberD, that is is 24 months ALMOST turns all year...
Just means I get to hangout with the kooks...
And the only reason MY WIPEOUT didnt get a 10 - the slope was too shallow to ski out of it...
Nice driving STEWIE!!! I hope you get to drive in snow next time.
JibberD, that is is 24 months ALMOST turns all year...
Just means I get to hangout with the kooks...
And the only reason MY WIPEOUT didnt get a 10 - the slope was too shallow to ski out of it...
Nice driving STEWIE!!! I hope you get to drive in snow next time.
Whoa I think someone in the pictures forgot their skis.
Not saying it's not possible, Dan, but that aspect can get really windloaded and is likely to have serious avy danger with powpow. Maybe after a just-right spring storm. Easy to get with reliable corn, though.
Way to get out there, though - sounds fun. Wish I were going skiing.
Way to get out there, though - sounds fun. Wish I were going skiing.
Went up on the skyline trail on Sunday... put on skins up at around 6000’. Had to boot it on a few sections between there and Pebble Ck. I too was looking for that break in the clouds, better visibility and so I continued up to just about 8000’ looking for it… never saw clearing or blue sky, in fact seemed to get thicker at times up there. I ran into a boarder on his way down who said it did clear around above 8-9000’ (might have been preston?). I was navigating via...
Chris, way to go on the 48 streak. Alisa with 24. I love it!
Keep the reports coming.
Keep the reports coming.
prestonf,
We where pretty sure it was clear up there but we did not have enough"party in the mouth", left in the flask to summon up the energy to continue higher. Glad you got some and as you say it was confusing in the mank down below. ;D
We where pretty sure it was clear up there but we did not have enough"party in the mouth", left in the flask to summon up the energy to continue higher. Glad you got some and as you say it was confusing in the mank down below. ;D
Hey, I was up there on Sunday as well and went up to Camp Muir. The weather was pretty meh down low, but above the clouds (8000 ft) it was sunny and clear, although windy. The ride down was soft, but once back in the clouds confusing!!!
author=telemack link=topic=8091.msg32354#msg32354 date=1194325671]
Sounded like icky weather.
It might have been a little "icky" but the snow was really quite nice and we had such a fun group it just didn't matter. You should have seen the group going over the "Jarvis Jump". ;D. Some nailed the landing, and others.........well, let's just say, had some rather spectacular landings ;...
Sounded like icky weather. Scots, did you ski Saturday? And that was a neat hike up Ellinor Friday, with stellar weather and fine views.
Hi all stalwarts ,
geez Md2020 and Brenda musta been lost .I spent the day MT biking with Nitzy. I didn't feel like anything could top last weeks Jarvis jump.
geez Md2020 and Brenda musta been lost .I spent the day MT biking with Nitzy. I didn't feel like anything could top last weeks Jarvis jump.
Congrats on completing your first 4 years, Chris. I hope to join the 48 month club in a week or so.
author=jenprince link=topic=8075.msg32327#msg32327 date=1194197168]
Hey!
This is my home skiing area, and through the holidays, I will be up there quite a bit. I am planning on heading up for Thanksgiving weekend, come ski with us! PM before the holiday if you want to connect.
Thanks for the invite! I'll send you a PM when I have a better idea of what my schedule will be like around that time.
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Yeah, I'd like to meet up for a day trip. That's cool, I can break trail for you old guys, even though you all could probably smoke me!
Hey!
This is my home skiing area, and through the holidays, I will be up there quite a bit. I am planning on heading up for Thanksgiving weekend, come ski with us! PM before the holiday if you want to connect.
This is my home skiing area, and through the holidays, I will be up there quite a bit. I am planning on heading up for Thanksgiving weekend, come ski with us! PM before the holiday if you want to connect.
author=Scotsman link=topic=8039.msg32208#msg32208 date=1193800506]
the telemark tips Scotsman may be an imposter. He would need to prove he is a real scotsman and that he wears nothing under his kilt! ;)
I'm not sure of the Ttip's Scotsman's underwear proclivities, but I'm told, on good authority, that the exit door of the Scots Guards' barracks has a mirror on the floor so the Sergeant-Major can check tha...
someone told me the baker ruth is "Ruth Mountain" whereas the mountain with said name in MRNP is "Mount Ruth". To me this seems backwards but...was this person correct?
You were definitely heading towards Ptarmigan Ridge when you passed the junction sign, so we'll leave it at that. In a month or so when the snow coverage is better, several day tours are possible. A popular circle route is upper parking lot to Artist Point, along the south side of Table, through the Galena Chain lakes, over Herman saddle and back to the car across Bagley Lakes. It could be done either way. There are variations of this route that include climbing on to Table Mountain from ei...
author=Telemon link=topic=8075.msg32310#msg32310 date=1194070523">
I don't mean to quibble , but technically you didn't travel on Ptarmigan Ridge if you only went to the saddle at the trail junction. :) The 95% snow covered trail that you referred to is the Table Mountain trail.The area is one of my favourite places; I have skied around there every month since July.
btw You didn't happen to see a black G3 skin bag. I lost it last Saturday n...
I don't mean to quibble , but technically you didn't travel on Ptarmigan Ridge if you only went to the saddle at the trail junction. :) The 95% snow covered trail that you referred to is the Table Mountain trail.The area is one of my favourite places; I have skied around there every month since July.
btw You didn't happen to see a black G3 skin bag. I lost it last Saturday near where you are standing on your first picture? :'(
btw You didn't happen to see a black G3 skin bag. I lost it last Saturday near where you are standing on your first picture? :'(
For those interested in night photography, there is a piece on this guys site for the nikon d200: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d200/d200-long.htm
Why my night shot had the red glow is because I didn't allow the camera to take the dark frame (using long exposure NR) which is a second shot that takes as long as the primary exposure. I'll give this a try when more snow falls and I have time.
Why my night shot had the red glow is because I didn't allow the camera to take the dark frame (using long exposure NR) which is a second shot that takes as long as the primary exposure. I'll give this a try when more snow falls and I have time.
We were up there on the 31st and it was bad enough that we turned around after walking halfway to Pan Point and went for a recon hike around the Tatoosh.
Right at Reflection Lakes, there was enough snow on the road to have a couple skin races, and we creeped up into the trees for a look but it was pretty thin!
Right at Reflection Lakes, there was enough snow on the road to have a couple skin races, and we creeped up into the trees for a look but it was pretty thin!
It was a pleasant surprise that my party met you and your brother last Saturday. We had hoped to check out an area that was new to all of us (Shuksan Arm). Too bad that you were not ready to do some serious skiing when we arrived. I know that it was pretty early. ;) Though they were not particularly long, the slopes around your camp held some smooth turning snow. You will have to come back for some light weight, all-day skiing trips. Besides my TAY TR, I posted another version elsewhere with mor...
Steve,
Welcome to the group.
One of the more important items to mention now that you have joined the group is that "breaking trail and allowing old people to have fresh tracks is standard backcountry protocol". Honest, ask Ron.
Welcome to the group.
One of the more important items to mention now that you have joined the group is that "breaking trail and allowing old people to have fresh tracks is standard backcountry protocol". Honest, ask Ron.
Nice jump Ronj, very impressive too since I know how heavy that pack of yours is. Way to show off those tree trunk legs doing their thing.
JW's photo tells the story you couldn't keep hidden forever. I've heard that you usually save your big airs for the solitude and privacy of a whiteout, but it looks like something got into you this day. You busted loose and now it's captured on film,... kinda' like bigfoot caught out in the clearcut. There's no going b...
JW's photo tells the story you couldn't keep hidden forever. I've heard that you usually save your big airs for the solitude and privacy of a whiteout, but it looks like something got into you this day. You busted loose and now it's captured on film,... kinda' like bigfoot caught out in the clearcut. There's no going b...
There ya go.
I knew somebody would have a the answer. ;)
I knew somebody would have a the answer. ;)
I read a book one time, something about aerodynamics(?)- haven't read one since- unless they have pictures. But it was saying to change direction you increase the wind load. So thinking about what you might carry in your pack that might be a somewhat flat surface, predicting your height and weight, I'd suggest you need a metal surface approximately 4"x8". When you get in the air, hold the metal container in it an extended arm. This will help you turn i...
Thanks...I was confused...thought I might have missed a cool place up near Baker ;D
Hummm.....
Talk about thread drift... turn my back for a couple of days, and ::)
Heh, heh -- Jerry I see what you did now; you had me there for a minute. What I couldn't figure out was that I took that jacket off much higher than the terrain in your picture.
Then I finally figured it out -- Ah Ha! you transposed one of the jumps I did much higher up on to that lower terrain!! Clever!
Took me I while but I finally got it, eh?
One thing that's been...
Talk about thread drift... turn my back for a couple of days, and ::)
Heh, heh -- Jerry I see what you did now; you had me there for a minute. What I couldn't figure out was that I took that jacket off much higher than the terrain in your picture.
Then I finally figured it out -- Ah Ha! you transposed one of the jumps I did much higher up on to that lower terrain!! Clever!
Took me I while but I finally got it, eh?
One thing that's been...
yep, there was a cycle probably a couple of weeks before Oct 21. Basically we were getting accumulations above 5000' (in some areas) from mid September. We had some fresh snow up there while skiing in August.
On Oct 21 we still stuck to very conservative lines (up and down).
On Oct 21 we still stuck to very conservative lines (up and down).
So this is the sam dave was referring to earlier..he is most certainly on track in saying i'd be stoked in getting out with some folks from the tay community so that's that.
As for the tour itself, even without considering the initially grim expectations set by all the bare ground we saw on the rive in, the day certianly deserved an all round rating of superb. A hoot and a holler for heavily shaded aspects!!
And to respond Billk, I think Dave-o might have been con...
As for the tour itself, even without considering the initially grim expectations set by all the bare ground we saw on the rive in, the day certianly deserved an all round rating of superb. A hoot and a holler for heavily shaded aspects!!
And to respond Billk, I think Dave-o might have been con...
Nice Dead Soldier Ronj! Keeping them legs straight even on the landing though...DAMN! Next thing you know Ronj will be looking for those huck to flats. ;D
You guys look like you had a ton of fun! Sure wish I was in town to enoy those turns that are gradually getting closer and closer to the car. I see turns in my future, as in this weekend, will pm one of you all to see where the crew is going.
author=Rickster link=topic=8042.msg32230#msg32230 date=1193861335]
It is rumored to be alcohol fueled- or was that he operator?
Ron was fueled by a margarita slushy rather than the usual party-in-the-mouth fuel.
I have seen pictures of Ron using the famous Jarvis gel to "ignite" his skis.
I had hear rumors of a jet pack in Ron's backpack. It is rumored to be alcohol fueled- or was that he operator? He must have been hanging with that snoslut too much.
author=NWBCer link=topic=8014.msg32190#msg32190 date=1193724163]
hey what do you know! here's some more...
looks like some avi debris?
so very jealous of BC snowpack. shots like those make me want to have instant access. maybe i'll train for a helocopter, get rich, and fly myself to any isolated BC town i wish and go touring with the locals. one week rogers pass, one week coast range, maybe i'll park my chopper above bella coola for an afternoon jaunt...
A good day all around. Cass, I got a few of you and all of my pics can be found here:
http://staff.washington.edu/jstern77/gallery/paradise_ski
http://staff.washington.edu/jstern77/gallery/paradise_ski