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how much O2 did you carry  -- if you went without, then that's impressive!!!

High five’s all around!  I had already climbed the infamous “Jarvis Step” from the South Col and gained the summit before learning three of our party had succumbed to acute I.C.H.  Had I known of their impending condition I would have stayed back to assist!  Nevertheless, bagging a “First Summit” (of the month) is always very satisfying, and first descents just icing on the cake.   ;) 

I was so proud to have not been scared off by Dege, when the party moved on to “I’m Not Afraid” Bow...

Thanks for the post Allyson.  Couple of questions - did you ski down the moraine side of the Russell (skiers left) or straight down the center? Any crevasses opening up? I'm planning on heading up and have had to deal with a series of small crevasses that form between the center of the Russell and where you transfer over to the top of the Flett.  Thanks in advance for the beta.

Way to keep the dream alive .... hope your feet heal by August Kam  8) ... miss you guy's...Jerry

LOVE IT!!! ;D

Yes, you did ask us about the snow. We were kind of in a hurry to get out of the lot . . . can't imagine why.  ;) Glad you had a great day too.

and another...sorry 'bout quality...i'm handicap i swear when it comes to computers

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One boarder and one skier? I think we saw you yesterday about 2PM at the Sunrise parking lot, but I could be wrong. The snow was really great down to Forest Lake yesterday. And the weather couldn't have been better. 8)

Nvy Blue Suburu.  I think maybe you guys were the ones we asked about the snow?  yeah, it was a grand couple days for sure! ...

One boarder and one skier? I think we saw you yesterday about 2PM at the Sunrise parking lot, but I could be wrong. The snow was really great down to Forest Lake yesterday. And the weather couldn't have been better. 8)

Advice taken--skiied Dege today. Look for Ron J's or another party members later on, as I don't think I could justly describe it.  8)

P.S. - for photos of Lassen, do the Google search at this web-site.

Happy birthday, Greg.
May your greatest aspirations become the least of your accomplishments in the coming year.
Nice to hear the snow is holding up at Sunrise.

thanks Pin-head for the good beta!  Volcanogrrl and I are headed up there bright and early tomorrow morning.  What was the best time for snow conditions up there last weekend? 

For snowdome, is any more technical gear needed - ie crampons, ice axe. . .

I remember crossing that crevasse.

Andy Anderson's a nice ranger, eh?  Hi Andy!

Glad you finally got it, Amar; I certainly agree that you should do it with better conditions.  Tahoma Glacier should still be good now....

Thanks everyone for your kind comments.

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Was it windy?  Hood was very windy the same morning.

I became windy above 12500 ft, after about 10 AM, with an ever-increasing SW wind that reached 30+ mph by the time I reached the summit crater.

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Congrats...

Hey Cascadesfreak, looked like a fine spot you guys had on the Flats.  Staying the night up there must've increased the fun-factor quite a bit.  Nice tracks ya made and nice pics ya took!

Wow!!  That sunset from Chinook is incredible, I think you should quit your day job and go pro.
The shots of Eric skiing were great, but the lake reflection at sunset takes ones breath away.

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  The roly-poly stuff after the chutes is a mixed bag with some stretches of the worst suncups I've ever seen. 

Just in case anyone else was curious about the scientific explanation for suncups:

smart guy paper

I couldn't wrap my head around anything beyond the f...

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  We were back at the car with cold beers waiting by 5pm.  I've been noticing that cold beers waiting in the car is quickly becoming a vital part of ski-touring these days.  

It's as vital as the skis.  ;D

Hi Doogie!

It was really nice being in a snow storm on the first weekend of summer - and with great company. Weather is kinda getting in the way of climbing season, but the skiing is to die for 8)

Great TR.

Alisa

Wow, those conditions look awful. Glad to hear you had fun!  :)

Nice Solo accomplishment Amar !      :)
  glad to hear after you mentioned this plan at the cravasse rescue field trip only days earlier.

  Was it windy?  Hood was very windy the same morning.

  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I m still smiling today. Thanks for twisting my arm to use a sick of work day.