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If only we could have the Slush Cup in May or June...

This time of year has become an everything-but-skiing period for me - sorry to miss the festivities again. It looks like the planners got it just right for the condition of the pond, and the weather obviously cooperated nicely. Congratulations!

Are any of you photographers interested in sending me photos to run on the TAY "cover"? I could put up a new photo every couple of days, just like a much more well known...

Amazing that there's still a snow finger there! Nice work, and a nice walk in the woods, to boot...

Fantastic day -- nice to meet so many of you.  Nate has photo-proof of Sam actually in the water up to his neck, though it happened far less frequently than in my own pond-crossings.

Now, where's this "winter" thing I've heard so much about?

Lookin at this pic this morning gives me the shivers all over again! ;D

Tons of fun, sun and carnage.

OK, so Plan A on Friday was to drive up to the Black Tusk microwave towers, ski the remaining snowfields Friday PM and Saturday with a car-camp  overnight.  I had heard ominous rumours of a new gate being constructed on the BT Forestry Road. 

However, after having dropping off the part of my family who are relocating to Toronto, as well as my wife at the airport (she's just there to help for a week, not relocating, as far as I know  ;D) I headed up 99. ...

check out tyndall or ptarmagain glaciers near flattop mtn in rocky mountain national park, they should be in better shape than st marys, thier also a little steeper,, i bet the arapahoe glacier still is in good shape,, i skiied it last year mid september,, got about 1300v in on primo corn at a nice pitch, it is "illegal" cause it is the headwaters for the boulder watershed,, you can avoid the authorities if you scramble up to the saddle to the south about a qwuarter mile to the east of...

You have earned my admiration!
That looks like a lot of hard work for August turns.
Makes me realize how lucky we have it in the PNW. :D

Nice pictures Paul! I think you should make that video - it would be hilarious!

Here are few questions that I frequently want to ask the perplexed ??? public:

Did you forget your skis?
Is it really worth it to just go hiking?
Did you find dirt? Is there really dirt in MRNP?
Some people just don't know when to stay at home and watch football.

author=Paul_Russell link=topic=5226.msg21966#msg21966 date=1155792053]...When looking up at the remnants of Van Trump, have to admit I was a bit bewildered myself.

Paul, what you experience is normal...  i get that "bewildered" feeling all the time, especially walking around VA with skis.

nice photos, btw.

author=skykilo link=topic=5213.msg21939#msg21939 date=1155595256]
What, Silas?  No layers of skiers throughout every instant of a delcious corn-devouring turn?  No animations? 

Words alone can't express my disappointment.

;)  (It'll take smileys.)

Here you go. :)  Nikki skis for the crowd on her Public Enemies.

Thanks to all that participated!  It was fun and a great learning event.

I think we improved our techniques for two person rope team rescues, rappelling to a disabled victim, Canadian Drop Loop with a short rope, tension release knots and using multiple pulley systems.

Greg - I told you the wrong length of the ropes.  They are 35 m rather than 37 m.  We cut 70 m ropes in half.

Allyson - I'm no scientist (as you know), but I don't think VA...

What, Silas?  No layers of skiers throughout every instant of a delcious corn-devouring turn?  No animations? 

Words alone can't express my disappointment.

;)  (It'll take smileys.)

Sweet photos, guys..looks like you made far better turns than I did last week- congrats!

Yeah, that was a fun day! The Glacier Class students will have it easy next year carrying those 37m x 9.1mm ropes!

Some pictures here:

http://www.randosaigai.com/glacierclass081306.htm

dusted the cobwebs off my 195 k2 Extremes (the ones with the 'budweiser racing team' graphics I found at a Goodwill store in college for $20) and Becky's equally old Tua Megas...suprisingly little damage to them.

Nice report, Wolfs.
Great photos.
Way to enjoy the mountain.  Great idea, motoring up to the Sourdough Ridge to watch the stars com out.

author=GregLange link=topic=5206.msg21881#msg21881 date=1155151422]
The Whistler side of the operation frowns on hauling skis on the gondolas, as "it will encourage others with less experience to perhaps follow..." 

That comment brings back memories.  Back in the eighties I responded to an offer to convert my Whistler winter seasons pass to  to an unlimited summer pass for 30 bucks or thereabouts.  So in mid Ju...

Very cool!!!   

See many critters?  The one time I went to Potholes Res. we saw a bunch of pelicans...

I knew it was called Saudan Couloir.  Does anyone have details on why they changed it?  He expressed disdain?  Threatened to sue?

Glad you enjoyed yourself.

author=korup link=topic=5208.msg21885#msg21885 date=1155154362]
... I would try and get out soon before it gets un-skiable.

thanks for the report!  what is your definition of "un-skiable"?  ;D

You caught me. ;D  It was so wide open, I really couldn't contain myself any longer!

Jen, Dan and I were up there on Saturday. But I didn't have time to post the results before Ron made the trip on Sunday...sorry Ron  ::)   So I guess you win Tim and thanks for the confidence......See you all on the 20th.....flyer

Kam - that video is F*&##*G hilarious.  "Horse with no name" was the perfect touch. 

Nice work 'yall with the effort ;)