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That first shot really takes me back to skiing among the birch glades and the NW Kingdom boys. I showed it to my wife w/o telling her where it is, and she immediately said "Vermont!" Thanks for sharing. After over a decade, the days of 2" of ice over dirt fade in my memory and scenes these are what remain.
Tell Wayne we would have appreciated some lowly snowshoers ahead of us this past Sunday, or even a snowmobile track here and there, w/in less than an hour's driv...
Tell Wayne we would have appreciated some lowly snowshoers ahead of us this past Sunday, or even a snowmobile track here and there, w/in less than an hour's driv...
Nice work that was fun to watch! Put a smile on my face ;D
Thanks for the skin track! ;D
I just watched that again - that is crazy deep!
Nice! Thanks for the east coast TR. Praise the lord for noreasters, the Valentines Day storm just about saved our season and of course dumped lots of powder. We had a ball yo-yoing it on a mountain close to where you probably made these turns. Glad to see you got some too.
Here's a shot Skip caught of me in one of the open meadows, which was almost as nice as the treed skiing just above and below this point!
Yowza man - I am glad there is a happy ending. That sure looks like a nice sunny day but I can tell it was cold because you are wearing your good coat. Nice pictures Wayne.
It was a great trip indeed.
Here are a few more pictures.
Here are a few more pictures.
Cochise (Jay) and I were on east peak, bullion basin, on Friday Feb 23 as well. Don't think we ever saw you, but we saw your awesome figure elevens. And thank you for the skin track. Much appreciated.
Here are photos of cochise (and media).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76533141@N00/sets/72157594559362314/
Here are photos of cochise (and media).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76533141@N00/sets/72157594559362314/
cascadesfreak, great pix of a great day! Nice to see so many TAY replies from the groups who were crossing paths out there.
oh, i'm soooo jealous of all you all...that looks so good! here's to hoping you have a couple more months of winter, so i can get some the next time i'm out that way! ;)
Ha! I hit that exact same stump-bump later on the same morning. I wondered who might have dared to sully my favorite micro-drop.
My dog was the third Husky to hit it that day -- safe to say he went bigger than the first two assailants ... ;D
My dog was the third Husky to hit it that day -- safe to say he went bigger than the first two assailants ... ;D
Nice photos all...
Mr. Cass, is that JW I see in a few of those shots skiing north of Snoqualmie Pass? The world is truly mixed-up this year ;D
Mr. Cass, is that JW I see in a few of those shots skiing north of Snoqualmie Pass? The world is truly mixed-up this year ;D
Has anyone seen my skis?
All I saw were the tips on the runs through the trees.
All I saw were the tips on the runs through the trees.
The e-mail I sent last week bounced back. PM sent.
I dunno, that snow really wasn't all that great ;) In fact, it was so bad we couldn't resist lapping the runs for a total of about 5k vertical ft... 8)
(additional photos posted here)
(additional photos posted here)
Thanks to TAY! Had a GREAT day gulping powder with mtn_mama, jersan and lindalc. None of us had met before we got together through TAY and had a terrific time together. Due to NWAC forcast of high avalanche conditions we opted for Yodelin and stayed in the big trees. There were ALOT of people but no shortage of snow. Definately the best of the year for me! ;D
Ah ha.... I may have been one who got lost in translation as you switched your email provider. Anyhow, I would be utterly delighted to participate in the adventure! Especially the White pass/ Glacier traverse. Let me know.
Yup, I concur. Maaaahvelous powder yesterday! I was actually glad to see so many others out there enjoying it too. There was plenty to go around and we had fresh tracks on every run.
I was also up there today with a group of 7 and wow! wow! wow! What awesome pow! Definitely a nice treat after all the recent nastiness. Yep,yep,yep. By the end of the day yodelin was closing resembling a lift served ski resort with all the tracks in the trees.
At 10 pm, Tex the dog is passed out on the couch, after a day of "swimming" in the powder at Yodelin.
I was up there too with a group of 4. Amazing the number of people. All seemed nice though....
As to the avy conditions, I expected worse, no real slabs (It was treed though). Good bond between the old January snow and all the glorious new fresh stuff we have gotten this week.
I dug a pit near the top in a bit of a clearing. Pit details can be found here.
http://cascadesnowgeek.blogspot.com/
As to the avy conditions, I expected worse, no real slabs (It was treed though). Good bond between the old January snow and all the glorious new fresh stuff we have gotten this week.
I dug a pit near the top in a bit of a clearing. Pit details can be found here.
http://cascadesnowgeek.blogspot.com/
Skied similar aspect on some more open slopes, with no signs of instability. However, upon return to the south/east facing slopes on heather ridge towards the ski area, there was significant wind loading on the slopes. Wind buffed snow would support your weight completely in certain areas, and in others there were wind slabs of 3-5 inches.
Skip, great to hear from you. Welcome to TAY!
I've harvested the e-mail address from your profile and have added you to my pool of contacts.
BTW, if anybody tried sending me an e-mail during the past few days, sorry for my lack of response. I'm in the middle of switching e-mail providers, and I'm not getting any messages right now . :-[ >:( ??? :'(
I've harvested the e-mail address from your profile and have added you to my pool of contacts.
BTW, if anybody tried sending me an e-mail during the past few days, sorry for my lack of response. I'm in the middle of switching e-mail providers, and I'm not getting any messages right now . :-[ >:( ??? :'(
Lowell - that's a great project. I'm about to retire and would love to join you on some of those sections. Skip Edmonds
Sounds like good fresh!
My wife had an identical skin issue in the Wallowas, and not only was the offending dog in our own party, but one of the teenage boys on the trip later said, "Oh yeah---I saw that but didn't tell anyone." Freezing and scraping worked, by the way.
My wife had an identical skin issue in the Wallowas, and not only was the offending dog in our own party, but one of the teenage boys on the trip later said, "Oh yeah---I saw that but didn't tell anyone." Freezing and scraping worked, by the way.
I'd be pleased to join you for any of the remaining tours.
Great stuff Jess -- looks like a beautiful spot for a trip.
What was wrong with the car? /mechanicgeek
What was wrong with the car? /mechanicgeek
Nope - now in Vermont. Perhaps more on that later.
I'd like to hear what you've been up to in CO, though.
I'd like to hear what you've been up to in CO, though.
I understand - I forgot it can be a touchy subject.
I haven't been in there in wintertime, so must admit that I've only heard from others that there are a lot of machines going out the roads back that way - perhaps it's not so swarmed after all (and to be clear, XC skiers and slowshoers "swarm" places like the Gold Creek and Kendall Ridge trails on nice weekends - it's not just a term I use for sleds, though in groups they do sound a bit like mosquitoes ...
I haven't been in there in wintertime, so must admit that I've only heard from others that there are a lot of machines going out the roads back that way - perhaps it's not so swarmed after all (and to be clear, XC skiers and slowshoers "swarm" places like the Gold Creek and Kendall Ridge trails on nice weekends - it's not just a term I use for sleds, though in groups they do sound a bit like mosquitoes ...
JibberD: we have a digital camera but lost the computer interface when we moved. I like to write anyway, so thanks for the encouragement. You are missing a fat season!
Kenji: bad scene on the binding, hope it made it through the day. Makes me glad I bought the beefier 01s. I get a funny loose-wire type rattle under my rear, flexed foot when I rail on hard pack, but I don't think anything is going.
Indeed it was fun blind pow-ing, hope Amy had a good day too. I'm...
Kenji: bad scene on the binding, hope it made it through the day. Makes me glad I bought the beefier 01s. I get a funny loose-wire type rattle under my rear, flexed foot when I rail on hard pack, but I don't think anything is going.
Indeed it was fun blind pow-ing, hope Amy had a good day too. I'm...
Ack! I posted without seeing your report of the same trip....what ignominy.
Nice work Swooz, glad you found a partner at the last minute. Sounds like it was a great trip!
Mack, it was nice to share a few runs with you on Mon. Yeah, the condition had changed completely for better!
BTW, the funny noise from my skis turned out to be broken binding. My G3 ascent's upper base plates just sheared at screw holes. No wonder it was a bit hard to ski hardpack.
BTW, the funny noise from my skis turned out to be broken binding. My G3 ascent's upper base plates just sheared at screw holes. No wonder it was a bit hard to ski hardpack.
If you haven't already seen them JibberD, you can find a few photos on my post from the same day. (Table Mountain , Feb.17) Since Telemack didn't take any pictures, I might throw a couple more of my shots onto this post.
ah, thanks, so they are modified MLT4s; doesn't look like those are available anymore and from the discussion it looks like what is need is some kind of locking bellows - flexes in walk mode and not in downhill, perhaps at boot makers of the future will come up with something.
Jim,
This is definitely a very cool 8) ski area, but I really didn't want to bring up the 'S' word again ;)! BTW, there was no "swarming" going on.
Jason, that is the Enchantments: Colchuck, Dragontail, and Little Annapurna. That looks pretty crazy-fun, doesn't it?!
Boot
This is definitely a very cool 8) ski area, but I really didn't want to bring up the 'S' word again ;)! BTW, there was no "swarming" going on.
Jason, that is the Enchantments: Colchuck, Dragontail, and Little Annapurna. That looks pretty crazy-fun, doesn't it?!
Boot
author=RonL link=topic=6317.msg26004#msg26004 date=1172008867">But my really question is about those boots, my eyes can't make out if they are dynafits, but it looks like it, how light are they, and do they ski OK or are they reserved for long roads trips like this one?
There was a lively discussion of these boots a couple of years ago. I call them my
I'd be interested in the glacier peak to white pass section. Love glacier peak!!!
I enjoyed the tr, and if my kid will let me, I would like to go along on a tour of your remaining sections - I usually can swing a long day, and occaisionally an overnighter.
But my really question is about those boots, my eyes can't make out if they are dynafits, but it looks like it, how light are they, and do they ski OK or are they reserved for long roads trips like this one?
But my really question is about those boots, my eyes can't make out if they are dynafits, but it looks like it, how light are they, and do they ski OK or are they reserved for long roads trips like this one?
Yeah thanks for skiing with me Paul. Nice to meet you.
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The Bean Creek basin looked great in the summer and I was planning to return this spring for some turns.
The big question os how did you get in there as it is quite a hike from the end of the plowed road. Did you use a snowmobile?
I'd be surprised if he didn't use a 'bile for this one, as it's quite a trek in there right now otherwise...
That's the south side of the Enchantments Jason.... Stuart is just off to the left...
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Very cool idea Lowell. Keep going!!
Here's what I've done so far and what remains to be done. The segments marked "soon" are the ones that I still need to do. The routes are listed north to south, but I've done the segments in whatever order and direction is most efficient.
1990 - Mt Baker, Watson Traverse (Kulshan Cabin to Baker ski a...
Very cool idea Lowell. Keep going!!
Seems like the chunk between Snoqualmie and Steven' Passes should be scenic too.
It'd be great to join you for a stretch, but I'm in Germany until next Fall... maybe then.
As always, your combo of narrative, photos and history make for outstading vicarious living.
Seems like the chunk between Snoqualmie and Steven' Passes should be scenic too.
It'd be great to join you for a stretch, but I'm in Germany until next Fall... maybe then.
As always, your combo of narrative, photos and history make for outstading vicarious living.
Boot,
The couloirs in the background of one of your pictures look good. Do you know what peak that is?
BTW, Thanks for the report. It was nice on the eastside this weekend!!!
The couloirs in the background of one of your pictures look good. Do you know what peak that is?
BTW, Thanks for the report. It was nice on the eastside this weekend!!!
The Bean Creek basin looked great in the summer and I was planning to return this spring for some turns.
The big question os how did you get in there as it is quite a hike from the end of the plowed road. Did you use a snowmobile? If not, if you have travel stats to share that would be great.
Nice photos.
Thanks!
The big question os how did you get in there as it is quite a hike from the end of the plowed road. Did you use a snowmobile? If not, if you have travel stats to share that would be great.
Nice photos.
Thanks!