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Wow, I skied near Lake Wenatchee today and conditions were very different. Didn't pop out of the dense fog until above 5000ft... so it was mainly a gloomy misty low visibility day. The snow was horrible -> icy, breakable crust, then slush (respectively, at decreasing elevations).
I wish there was a way to find out when a crappy weather forecast actually means blue-bird west of the crest (at least that's what we drove through in the morning), and fog to high e...
I wish there was a way to find out when a crappy weather forecast actually means blue-bird west of the crest (at least that's what we drove through in the morning), and fog to high e...
Thanks for doing the TR, Blitz. Nice work.
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Thanks for all the comments...
Greg/Kam: definitely would have been fun to have you guys over here this year again! We definitely had a much better snow year last year though - so no regrets on that side ;) Kam: of course I miss you ;D need I say it?
As for Peter - yes he was in great shape...as a matter of fact I had a hard time following him up the couloir.
The aiguille du Midi was mostly crowded because one guy simply stopped walking for about 25 minutes. We p...
Greg/Kam: definitely would have been fun to have you guys over here this year again! We definitely had a much better snow year last year though - so no regrets on that side ;) Kam: of course I miss you ;D need I say it?
As for Peter - yes he was in great shape...as a matter of fact I had a hard time following him up the couloir.
The aiguille du Midi was mostly crowded because one guy simply stopped walking for about 25 minutes. We p...
WOW! l'homme agréable de pitctures!
DAMN things look bare over there...not much snowfall over there this winter huh?
cool! i've been wondering what it would be like to head up to paradise now, and have the whole thing to yourself...way to enjoy it! :)
sweet, dood!! i dig the photos too. cool to be out with your dad and bro! you guys are tearing it up out there!! ;D
::) Hey...that's MS Telemack! ;D
It was indeed a great trip with beautiful aspects and great company--and much closer to home than British Columbia or the Wallawas. --Lisa
It was indeed a great trip with beautiful aspects and great company--and much closer to home than British Columbia or the Wallawas. --Lisa
Them's some serious mountains, Michael.
I'm glad to see that you and Corrine are getting to enjoy your extended family in the environment that you all love.
I'm glad to see that you and Corrine are getting to enjoy your extended family in the environment that you all love.
Nordic NED: very nice fotos! aahooh aahooh!
Peter looks like he's in wonderful shape!
do you miss me?
glad to see the Midi wasn't busy... ;)
Peter looks like he's in wonderful shape!
do you miss me?
glad to see the Midi wasn't busy... ;)
Glad to see it's not all work, dude, and sorry I'm not there with you this year.
That's some serious traffic on the Aiguille du Midi!
That's some serious traffic on the Aiguille du Midi!
Wow. Great tour and great pictures. Especially like the
Vallee Blanche picture -- probably best complete shot of the
Col du Plan "run" I've seen (the furthest lookers right way down the
glacier)...some of the best "lift" skiing I've ever experienced.
Vallee Blanche picture -- probably best complete shot of the
Col du Plan "run" I've seen (the furthest lookers right way down the
glacier)...some of the best "lift" skiing I've ever experienced.
Michael- Glad to hear you're getting out the mountains and were able to find an untracked powder stash! Sweet photos!!! Brings back some great memories of the Valle Blanche 8) [snow coverage on the glacier sure is looking thin for this time year!]
Sir, and we thought you were stuck indoors... Mrs Telemak is a player! Kudos on your TR
Nice work -- that creek crossing photo in the cc.com thread looks sporty!
We just went straight up Gold Creek (starting from the cabins road a little East of the Snow Park). Left car at 5am and got back at 6pm. We skied some other stuff on the the way out to Chikamin, so hard to say how long to the base, but from the base of Chikamin back to the car took about 2--1/2 hours.
What route did you take out there? How long did it take out and back?
You folks are my HEROES. I drool when I think about the Picket Range. They are my ultimate ski destination, although I haven't had the chance to get out to them yet. Very inspiring. Nice show.
Fun report, but what's the cartoon reference? Whoever wrote it musta been
Blitzed! :)
Blitzed! :)
the desk-jockeys of seattle salute you dan. hope the toes heal up fast!
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I think a zoom is pretty important for action photography and scenics, where you might be restricted in where you can move. Plus you don't want to be swapping lenses all the time in a dirty environment.
I'd agree on having a zoom. When out in the field (that is skiing, biking, etc) it's somewhat of a pain to have to swap out lenses and su...
Dan,
I feel your frostbite pain. I had pretty bad frostbite on both hands several years ago. Watch it for infection! I spent a night in the hospital on an antibiotic IV with a high fever and red lines shooting up my arms a week later.
I feel honored that we have a true ski bum posting on TAY.
Sky
I feel your frostbite pain. I had pretty bad frostbite on both hands several years ago. Watch it for infection! I spent a night in the hospital on an antibiotic IV with a high fever and red lines shooting up my arms a week later.
I feel honored that we have a true ski bum posting on TAY.
Sky
Nice report Alisa.
I know the cackle you speak of...it is unforgettable :D
For reference, here's a shot of telemack enjoying the Super Bowl at Crystal last year:
There is something really great about Super Bowl Sunday when is falls on a powder day!
We were with Scotsman this day too, but in true Scottie form he is long...
I know the cackle you speak of...it is unforgettable :D
For reference, here's a shot of telemack enjoying the Super Bowl at Crystal last year:
There is something really great about Super Bowl Sunday when is falls on a powder day!
We were with Scotsman this day too, but in true Scottie form he is long...
Good report Blitz. :D
As usual, the company was great, the snow awful and much fun was had by all.
Watching Ron and Daryll jumping up and down on that cornice( while belayed) was a hoot.
When the cornice did eventually break it snowplowed down the slope picking up more wet snow until it was about the size of a refrigerator. 8) Good test for stability though.
Definately a tour where you had to appreciate the uphill and just how bad snow can get.
Thanks R...
As usual, the company was great, the snow awful and much fun was had by all.
Watching Ron and Daryll jumping up and down on that cornice( while belayed) was a hoot.
When the cornice did eventually break it snowplowed down the slope picking up more wet snow until it was about the size of a refrigerator. 8) Good test for stability though.
Definately a tour where you had to appreciate the uphill and just how bad snow can get.
Thanks R...
Well, I suppose we called it day pretty early...around 2:30 or so since things were pretty sloppy. Still, I'd definitely rather be skiing than sitting in front of the tube! ;D
Oh, I forgot to mention we also saw several old wet slides from a distance on mostly northwest aspects in Crystal Basin, in case anyone was interested.
Oh, I forgot to mention we also saw several old wet slides from a distance on mostly northwest aspects in Crystal Basin, in case anyone was interested.
Hey! A day skiing is better than the Super Bowl.
You got your trip report out fast (by 8:04 pm) ... my watch says 7:45 pm ... but wait, I am stuck in Hawaii (and thinking about skiing) so you are two hours ahead. Still that was fast.
You got your trip report out fast (by 8:04 pm) ... my watch says 7:45 pm ... but wait, I am stuck in Hawaii (and thinking about skiing) so you are two hours ahead. Still that was fast.
awsome pictures!! i especially like the one of "tracks back to camp under stars",, like a ephoric dream or something
Recognized you guys from your pics - saw you in the lot on the return. you headed down just before it socked in, we got flat light up top. yay. Saw someone double-eject up there yesterday and take 1000' slide, luckily there was nothing to run into & he slowed down eventually and was ok. Whoever you are, glad you're alright & good job getting in control and into pos'n to slow yourself down best you could on that hard snow. way to prevent the ra...
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So how was the snow for turns? Still getting soft during the day or all firmed/frozen up?
Overall, pretty hard and crusty there today, with a bit of softening below about 4,200-ft. The clouds thickened through the morning and freezing rain/sleet/snow began around 1:00. Skied from the summit to the parking lot: upper mtn was rather firm and crusty, enjoyed tha...
So how was the snow for turns? Still getting soft during the day or all firmed/frozen up?
Here are some more West McMillan Photos
I hope that everyone was able to get out and enjoy the nice weather. It looks like our weather is getting back to normal :'(
I hope that everyone was able to get out and enjoy the nice weather. It looks like our weather is getting back to normal :'(
We made a similar attempt, though I wouldn't say the skiing was better than expected. It was, however, better than a good day at work.
If you were up there Thursday, then the date was Feb. 1, so I will change that in your original post.
Sorry that you did not find corn, but thanks for the report as it is always educational to learn how conditions were on a particular day, instead of just wondering. I guess the main factor must have been the wind, because looking at the telemetry around Snoq Pass for your day and mine (the previous day) suggests that the temps themselves were not much different.
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I was trying to understand how nice corn was forming right next to shell - seemingly minor changes in aspect and wind exposure? This was my first time on corn - it did indeed feel very nice.
I was up a few days prior and the icy bits may be from previous ski tracks that froze overnight and didn't soften up as quickly as the rest of it. Lots of good lines to be...
I see you have your priorities straight, Dan -- nice skis ;)
Nice dog, too.
Nice dog, too.
Here's a few...If your eyes are good, you'll see Charles in center frame in the first two.
from: Plinko on Yesterday at 06:01:15 PM
Charles, did you make it up today? Was that you in the red jacket/white pants on tele gear? Buttery corn goodness
Yes, yes, and yes! Were you the other skier I saw?
Yes, I was coming up right behind you. You were making some BEAUTIFUL turns!! I made the summit about 20 minutes after you started your descent. Once I got my gear and my head in check, it w...
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I have been considering this tour as a first time solo trip. You veterans think it's a good on for that? Provided of course the proper equipment, planning and attention-paying?
I couldn't recommend for or against it as a solo trip. I really wanted a partner, because I feel a lot more comfortable with a partner for this kind of trip. I exhausted all of my midwee...
I have been considering this tour as a first time solo trip. You veterans think it's a good on for that? Provided of course the proper equipment, planning and attention-paying?
Sounds like a wonderful day. I thought about you skiing while I was sitting in the doctors office.
Really nice photos again Jason. I wish I could've been there.
You guys totally blow me away on a weekly basis. Thanks for the continued inspiration.
whoa! nice shots, skiing in january in a tshirt...in the pickets?! sick...
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Charles, did you make it up today? Was that you in the red jacket/white pants on tele gear? Buttery corn goodness ::)
Yes, yes, and yes! Were you the other skier I saw?