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I went up w/ a group of three on 5/8 and didn't notice the crown on the way up, but saw it on the way down. Really warm weather w/ no freezing overnight made for some pretty slushy conditions that day. The top layers were settling underfoot near the top just east of monitor ridge. So we were pretty sure it released while we were on the summit.
Thanks for more photos.
Beware, Charles might yank out those to keep the three-photos-per-report rule ;)
Beware, Charles might yank out those to keep the three-photos-per-report rule ;)
Nice photos, Paul. B&W pictures somehow remind me of those old photos I used to take. Maybe just us, pre-color generations...
I guess, I missed a nice trip. I really like that loop tour, I may need to drag somebody else up there soon.
I guess, I missed a nice trip. I really like that loop tour, I may need to drag somebody else up there soon.
author=Kenji link=topic=7093.msg28345#msg28345 date=1179094775]
Nice to see smiling Monika! Sounds like a great trip.
thank you Kenji. It's always fun to do something new. Great views and weather. The snow didn't soften as much as I expected so all the runs off the 3 peaks were in good shape until that lower Eldorado part. for me won't be doing that hike out a...
Good to see your picking the Plums. Great Looking Terrain!
Pin'
Pin'
The sun always shines in the teanaway. Thanks for the info!!
When does Muir usually become more a bootpack and less of a skinning tour? A friend and I want to bootpack it on memorial day, but I just want to double check that we're not going to be slogging through ankle deep corn.
Thanks,
Jonny
Thanks,
Jonny
Sounds like you had fun. I hear mixed feedback on BD crampons. I think G3 Ascent has the best crampon system. Great for ascent, non-remarkable for descent.
Happy skiing!
Happy skiing!
Enjoyed your photos...looks like it was a great day.
Nice to see smiling Monika! Sounds like a great trip.
BTW, what's "3-FER"?
BTW, what's "3-FER"?
Here is a link to the same video on YouTube -- which should be more accessable to everyone...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRECf-CcGuI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRECf-CcGuI
I've never skied in from the north. I doubt the upper snow pack would remain solid until Rainy pass is snow free, since the pass is at 4600'. I'm sure skiable snow would still be there, but might be a bit sketchy by then. Approaching from Lk Wenatchee might work better as far as timing goes. let us know if you try.
From Muir to the bottom of Pan Point, that was the most turnable ride down the snowfield I've done yet...a great day..
author=Kenji link=topic=7024.msg28130#msg28130 date=1178508206]
Approaching Rock from the North won't be a day tour for a while, since Smith Brook is still blocked with snow at the highway.
A few pics below: ski shot over the North couloir and the hint of the West slope.
Hi Kenji,
I often wondered if the north side was still worth skiing by the time the Rainy Pass road opens. Sounds like from your post...
Hi JoeMack, I used TOPO to draw out a route and then used the "GPS route" feature to create waypoints. I picked a route that that favored areas more likely to hold snow. It more or less folowed the trail but with a couple of variations. I can send you the waypoints I used if you like.
Hi wolfs, I think you saw our tracks, we went to Hazard the same day, the Turtle was great! Same type of snow that you saw but very nice for what we usually see on the Turtle. Felt like corn all the way to Van Trump, then sticky.
author=Larry_R link=topic=7020.msg28305#msg28305 date=1178985058]
"May 6, 2007 W Esmeralda Pk 6765', Hawkins Mt 7160' "
John, I thought I should double check with you on the naming of peaks in the Esmeralda group - in case I still have it wrong! :)
Here's a map with the names as I've been using them. From the CAG, point 6477 is Esmeralda Peaks - West Peak, and the highest of the Esmeralda Peaks is the East...
author=Joedabaker link=topic=7020.msg28284#msg28284 date=1178920851]
In the 2nd picture is your return traverse in line with the persons body just below the steeper peak of Hawkins?
Thanks for sharing and keeping my dream alive.
Joe
Hi Joe,
Yes, directly left of my head, on the flat part of the snowy south ridge, is where you take off. Then go fast diagonally down past my right side just below the cliff band. Retrace by...
Strong work!
Based on the ease of getting up to Beverly creek TH last weekend I would have thought that the snow on the road wouldn't have given you so much grief.
Having gone up right about where you were on the South side of Stuart, I know how it can lure you up. The whole Stuart Massif is one of the more complex mountains in our area in terms of navigation.
Based on the ease of getting up to Beverly creek TH last weekend I would have thought that the snow on the road wouldn't have given you so much grief.
Having gone up right about where you were on the South side of Stuart, I know how it can lure you up. The whole Stuart Massif is one of the more complex mountains in our area in terms of navigation.
Thanks very much. I had Earl confused with Mary. David
Right On Oyvindy, Tobae, and Tim!
I'm Core, the mountainwinger that was up on the coulior side cliffs... here are a couple shots...
And what a glorious day in the high alpine.... wahoo!
I'm Core, the mountainwinger that was up on the coulior side cliffs... here are a couple shots...
And what a glorious day in the high alpine.... wahoo!
Most impressive! Stay safe out there!
...the ski conditions improved on the 8th and 9th....above 5000ft we found boot-deep powder again, corn below, and had bluebird skies on the 8th.
Our last day at the pass it was snowing at 2000ft, but the spell of warm weather had destroyed some of the snowbridges over the nearby streams...and we had to wade across in a couple spots!
After a week at Thompson Pass we got a pretty good glimpse at just what a unique place it is....all sharing the same chunk of land you have...
Our last day at the pass it was snowing at 2000ft, but the spell of warm weather had destroyed some of the snowbridges over the nearby streams...and we had to wade across in a couple spots!
After a week at Thompson Pass we got a pretty good glimpse at just what a unique place it is....all sharing the same chunk of land you have...
Nice work. Edging down the crux on rock gives drytooling a whole new meaning. 8)
Yeah, we both dropped the rocks under the lookout. Nothing huge, maybe 60-70 footers. But, for some reason the pictures didn't come out ... shutter lag on this digital is horrible.
"May 6, 2007 W Esmeralda Pk 6765', Hawkins Mt 7160' "
John, I thought I should double check with you on the naming of peaks in the Esmeralda group - in case I still have it wrong! :)
Here's a map with the names as I've been using them. From the CAG, point 6477 is Esmeralda Peaks - West Peak, and the highest of the Esmeralda Peaks is the East Peak at 6480'+. "High Esmeralda" 6760'+ is slightly higher than Point 6765, the na...
John, I thought I should double check with you on the naming of peaks in the Esmeralda group - in case I still have it wrong! :)
Here's a map with the names as I've been using them. From the CAG, point 6477 is Esmeralda Peaks - West Peak, and the highest of the Esmeralda Peaks is the East Peak at 6480'+. "High Esmeralda" 6760'+ is slightly higher than Point 6765, the na...
That is a sick ski descent for those Northwesterners not familiar with this peak. Good work.
Nice to see some Voile 3-pin cables still in use.
Nice shots. I smell a telemarktips cover for the second one.
Nice report- Real detailed.
Would like to do this trip someday with someone who has done it, yours looked like a long tour, but some of the traversing must have saved some energy and time.
In the 2nd picture is your return traverse in line with the persons body just below the steeper peak of Hawkins?
Thanks for sharing and keeping my dream alive.
Joe
Would like to do this trip someday with someone who has done it, yours looked like a long tour, but some of the traversing must have saved some energy and time.
In the 2nd picture is your return traverse in line with the persons body just below the steeper peak of Hawkins?
Thanks for sharing and keeping my dream alive.
Joe
Gotta like the gaiters-The mil on the trash compactor bags might be a little thicker, plus narrower and not as baggy as larger bags?
Maybe call them "Stream Jeans" or Mr Stream Jeans.
BTW-Great video pan shot. That is really a treat!
Joe
Maybe call them "Stream Jeans" or Mr Stream Jeans.
BTW-Great video pan shot. That is really a treat!
Joe
Sorry to be ignorant...can you see Earl? Which one is Earl? Looking at Rainier, pan left, get to the nearby snow ridge, keep going left, is Earl the meeting point of the three rocky ridges with prominent upper-right-to-lower-left ridges and ravines running down into a basin (?Bean creek)? Or maybe Earl is behind and that one is Navajo? Thanks David
I can see that your training with the keg at the Crystal Fest had a direct bearing on your time improvement. ;)
Hey,
It was nice meeting you guys up there. I was one of the 3 girls leaving when you guys were going up. I was sad we didn't bring a rope, but not so sad I left my skis at home! ;)
It was nice meeting you guys up there. I was one of the 3 girls leaving when you guys were going up. I was sad we didn't bring a rope, but not so sad I left my skis at home! ;)
Sweet trip, Kenji.
Thanks for the report and the pics.
Thanks for the report and the pics.
I have less of a problem paying a fair fee to the gov't... but a "service charge" extracted by a private company, through an exclusive deal with no alternative and no competition? Larry the tool wants YOU! ...to pay an extra 47% per permit into the hands of active.com, ("partnered with ESPN") for the opportunity to legally climb in public federal lands. That, my friends, is bullsh.
Tell us how you really feel, Justonian.
I missed the good weather by skiing on Sunday too, Scole. Bummer.
I missed the good weather by skiing on Sunday too, Scole. Bummer.
author=Jim Oker link=topic=7050.msg28234#msg28234 date=1178767916]
Zap - you continue to inspire me to retire nice and early.
Jim, Quite a few years ago some of my early retired RV friends convinced me that their only regret was that they didn't retire earlier. A couple of backcountry skiing buddies, Craig and Bryan, retired long before I did. They also convinced me that you probably don't need as much money as you thi...
6000'? Is that the kind of motivated staff you get for $15/permit? Hey since they already outsourced permit sales to a ticketmaster clone ($7 "service charge?"), why don't they go ahead and hire some private snowmobilers to ride around checking permits. Why stop there? Lease out the Marble Mtn Lodge for concessions, quick wax station five bucks, pay toilets, cut down some trees put in a terrain park with some loud music playing. A hit for the who...
Seriously- it's killing me. ;D
Just to follow up on Ultra's comments, the rangers were checking permits, even on the crappy day we experienced. The ranger I talked to went up to 6000 feet & then turned around. With better weather (and the last weekend before the quota period) coming, you can be sure that they'll be out checking permits this weekend.
Just to follow up on Ultra's comments, the rangers were checking permits, even on the crappy day we experienced. The ranger I talked to went up to 6000 feet & then turned around. With better weather (and the last weekend before the quota period) coming, you can be sure that they'll be out checking permits this weekend.
Funny you mention that. There is a sign at the trailhead indicating a bridge out at 1.5mi, which I would assume to be the one to Comet Falls. Looked pretty solid to me! :D
We went up on the 29th of April and had some sunshine and great snow to ski down on. Seems we got lucky. Looks like I am enjoying the view.
Zap - you continue to inspire me to retire nice and early.
It was good to meet you. I enjoy the variety of the terrain in the area especially when the ski area operates and you can purchase a single ride ticket for $10. :) Hope your trip to Early Winters was enjoyable. I'm planning to head up there shortly.
author=Scole link=topic=7036.msg28205#msg28205 date=1178668955]
Ok, I remember your group- a couple of Voile splits along with a Prior Split. :D
I also remember you guys arrived Saturday evening & hiked in to (presumably) camp at timberline. At least you got a nice sunset!
Yep, that was us. :D
We did have a nice sunset and camp around timberline. However, I knew my dreams of sunshine volcano r...
The road is pave the whole way. So no problems there. However, you need to purchase your permit before you go. They no longer sell them at Jack's. The only way to get them is online here. To climb on a Friday you must purchase the permit by 11:59 on Wednesday.