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There were no natural releases and no skier triggered releases that we saw yesterday. It was cold all day, in fact it got a little cooler as the day went on. There was a bit of wind up high. I would imagine that once the cold weather lets up later in the coming week and it warms up/gets sunnier you'll see alot of slide activity especially on wind affected slopes. But as for Friday, only slight surface sluffs as we carved through the down pillows. We stayed in the trees initially (the great...
Did you notice any avy activity? I relegated myself to riding the lifts at snoqualmie because of NWAC's reported high avy danger. I presume you stuck to the trees... did it seem stable? Did you dig a pit or do any snow testing? I'm curious, since I'd like to get out there soon.
Interesting -- I usually refer to #4315 as the "Jolly Mtn" road. The map I posted is more the Howson creek area. Both areas have a nice selection of clearcuts for skiing -- though the mid-lower part of the "Jolly Mtn" area has had enough regrowth to limit the fun in all but the deepest snow packs.
BillK,
You must be thinking of someone else, I've never been to Univ. of Colo. Sorry.
-kelvin
You must be thinking of someone else, I've never been to Univ. of Colo. Sorry.
-kelvin
In addition to route in the map Randy has posted, there is additional access to Sasse Ridge via Rd 4315, the one I usually use. There is a large snow park there, however you can park for free along the west side of Salmon La Sac Rd. 4315 is the standard access to Jolly Mtn.
Sasse Mtn / Ridge is located east of the Salmon Le Sac road -- It's within one of the "Voluntary Non-Motorized" areas in the Cle Elum Ranger discrict.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/district/cleelum/skiinfo.html
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/district/cleelum/winterrec.html
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/district/cleelum/skiinfo.html
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/district/cleelum/winterrec.html
Thanks for getting the equipment fixed. It will be helpful. Was that you guys riding chair 2 up?
We found conditions very unstable. After causing very large fracture below Schluct that was 50 feet wide and 18” in depth above, we decided to get out of there. We skied down Gunmount.
We found conditions very unstable. After causing very large fracture below Schluct that was 50 feet wide and 18” in depth above, we decided to get out of there. We skied down Gunmount.
rad photo.....first time you look at it its hard to get perspective....
sick!! is that the slot couloir?
Sky and I were up on the other side of the valley and found simlilar conditions.
The archery picture is a classic. It has made many laugh already. How does it work for snow snakes?
That's quite the contrast from the weather here in Washington...
Way to get it, Wipe! I was looking down at the pass from the plane wondering how your day was turning out. By the way, it was sunny and almost 60 degrees today in Minneapolis. My but it's an odd season thus far.
Well, bugger all. Looks like a beautiful day out, ski delamination notwithstanding. I'll be keeping my eyes on the weather and looking to get out as soon as I'm not wearing the pager...
May I suggest—politely—that the Trip Reports forum is probably not the appropriate place to admonish others about their presumed personal contributions to global warming? There's plenty of space for that on the Random Tracks section of this site.
Thanks.
Mark
Thanks.
Mark
It was an awesome morning out. Beautiful to skin up at dawn as the clouds cleared and while skinning in the fresh was work, it made us super excited for the ride down. What a way to open my 06-07 backcountry season!Pow before Thanksgiving!
Kelvin, those boards sure looks cool and were way light. Can't wait to check out version two.
Kelvin, those boards sure looks cool and were way light. Can't wait to check out version two.
Sounds like a worthy way to start the day...sorry about those homemade skis, though. I respect the effort put into making such a worthy tool. BTW, I keep seeing Kelvin's name in these posts: is that the same Kelvin that is a University of Colorado grad, circa 1990? Curious to know....we may have common friends.
-Bill
-Bill
Wow, gas vs skiing is a touchy subject. I beleive Zee didn't mean it as an attack but making assumptions (SUV, single purpose trip) and laying all the evils of America on fheimer's desire to ski may have been a bit much.
I think the point is a good one. I choose to drive a small economical car and I still think about the impact of my skiing habit. If we didn't drive to the mountains, we might not appreciate the environment and so make different consump...
I think the point is a good one. I choose to drive a small economical car and I still think about the impact of my skiing habit. If we didn't drive to the mountains, we might not appreciate the environment and so make different consump...
Well Zee, upon reading your post I simply could not resist replying. Since you obviously are more environmentally correct than the rest of us and feel the need to preach and admonish us , I think it would only be fair for you to give us details on your own carbon footprint just to make sure you are not being hypocritical.
Please reply with details of the car you drive ( if any, and I hope it is an energy efficient car). Details of your mileage for the past month. We, the TAY communit...
Please reply with details of the car you drive ( if any, and I hope it is an energy efficient car). Details of your mileage for the past month. We, the TAY communit...
There ya go! Two who turned lemons into lemonade. Thanks for keeping the faith !
Hey Zee, the cool thing about this site is that it is about skiing and just skiing. We don't get political here (except to lobby the Park to open the road to White River campground!). The man had to ski, so he drove to Baker! Many of us TAYer's nay have to drive a bit further this winter dur to the park flooding. Should I post my mileage and how many people I have in the car when I post a trip report? Should I buy Carbon credits everytime I go to Crystal?
Let's ke...
Let's ke...
yeah I am guilty of consuming gas. The trip actually only took 20 gallons of gas (small car). When I also factor in that no energy except my own was used in getting up the hill and I conserved on heating cost by sleeping in my tent I figure I'm not doing to much damage. I also included a trip to ikea to buy a bunch of stuff so it's not like the whole trip was just to go skiing.
I think what one has to do is weigh the costs versus the benifits. I don&#...
I think what one has to do is weigh the costs versus the benifits. I don&#...
The way I have been looking at it is that the increased greenhouse gasses will raise temperatures causing the Greenland ice cap to melt. The decreased salinity of the North Atlantic will cause the Gulf Stream to shut down which will plunge Europe into a new ice age. Skiing in the Alps is going to rock!!!
There is always a silver lining in the bad news somewhere :D
There is always a silver lining in the bad news somewhere :D
Saturday was definitely the day to be out. Sunday was wet and miserable. Camped Sat night up near goat lake/big crow basin. Skinning up wasn't too bad. Didn't get too many turns in on the way down though. Got home, dried off and went and saw Casino Royale. Which is worth seeing.
:)
That's great but by doing the thing we love so much we are killing it. Driving 10 hours (probably in a SUV) for 1 day of early season skiing you burn up 30+ gallons of gas. What's contributing to global warming and what does America use most of (hint: gas) and for what purpose (hint: cars/personal transportation)? Just something to keep in mind. Enough of my environmental diatribe for now. Not meant as a personal attack on you.
That's great but by doing the thing we love so much we are killing it. Driving 10 hours (probably in a SUV) for 1 day of early season skiing you burn up 30+ gallons of gas. What's contributing to global warming and what does America use most of (hint: gas) and for what purpose (hint: cars/personal transportation)? Just something to keep in mind. Enough of my environmental diatribe for now. Not meant as a personal attack on you.
Lar,
Great to know the "clinic" will be staffed for another season!
John
Great to know the "clinic" will be staffed for another season!
John
Wolfs and I went to Silver basin on Saturday as well. Higher up in the basin, the crust was mostly boiler plate...so we could generally ski without the dreaded "breaking on through...and tumbling". We went over silver col and down to crystal lakes. The sun on the slopes produced slight softening and slightly better skiing. The views were great and it was good to be out.
Mack, thanks for the honorable mention. Next time James can fix the wiring.
Home-moaner issues? Don't let them get away with that crap.
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It seemed like a reasonable idea at the gas station...
famous last words, skip...
glad you and the wipe had fun though!
I was out about 8:30 to 10:00 AM, 3,000 to 4,000 feet, temps at car 28-31 F. Maybe higher would be a little better, or perhaps heavier equipment. On the whole I prefer ice to breakable crust. Good luck.
Well that’s not the best news :(, I was hoping to head up tomorrow morning. What time where you on the snow, woops I mean ice? Thanks for the info
I see things got even better than last saturday! Cool picts. I'm completely green with envy. Good job!!!
Thanks Kam. It seems that often I end up with panoramic-like shots after cropping and such.
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Ian: nice photos; the >1.66 aspect ratio is a nice touch.
Ha ha, you dirtbag. I at least caught a shower before heading in. Keep some loafers in your desk drawer man.
Nice photos Ian, it was good to meet you while hiking on Big Chief. A great day indeed, with surprisingly good conditions. Can't wait for more.....
Jim
Jim
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The bad news for all those saying that the next Pineapple will help the snowpack is that it is/was already in great shape!
that statement always annoys me. How often is it that we really need a pineapple express to help our snowpack?
Nice work getting out before the office. Do more before 9a.m. than the Army and most anyone else
Vroom Vroom.
Vroom Vroom.
You were right it was a epic day and bullrun was the perfect finally
Makes me want the resorts to wait a week to open.
Why can't they just wait for thanksgiving and let us ski there for a week?????
Bryan C
Why can't they just wait for thanksgiving and let us ski there for a week?????
Bryan C
Ha. Ha. Good stuff. Reminds me of the poem TR I did for the silver skis race a year or so ago.
Thanks for the stoke :)
Time to go to a meeting now :(
Thanks for the stoke :)
Time to go to a meeting now :(