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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.
Ha! Nice... My only turns this weekend were left and right, getting into the Fremont transfer station...
And hey, free stone grind! Which of the quiver qualifies as the "rock" skis these days?
And hey, free stone grind! Which of the quiver qualifies as the "rock" skis these days?
Nice report, Wolfs.
Great photos.
Way to enjoy the mountain. Great idea, motoring up to the Sourdough Ridge to watch the stars com out.
Great photos.
Way to enjoy the mountain. Great idea, motoring up to the Sourdough Ridge to watch the stars com out.
Sweeeet dune, Pete.
That may be the best one I's seen of all the dune reports.
That may be the best one I's seen of all the dune reports.
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...
author=Double E link=topic=5200.msg21905#msg21905 date=1155236843]
See many critters? The one time I went to Potholes Res. we saw a bunch of pelicans...
lots of stuff...
paddling with Allyson and Cass, we saw:
big bass,
in addition to tall grass,
speeding boats as they passed,
and sand with broken glass...
Very cool!!!
See many critters? The one time I went to Potholes Res. we saw a bunch of pelicans...
See many critters? The one time I went to Potholes Res. we saw a bunch of pelicans...
author=skykilo link=topic=5206.msg21894#msg21894 date=1155166041">
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.
Sky,
According to Outside he sued Whistler.
1. Inflate Your Ego. Bomb the Couloir Extreme.
A nasty elev...
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.
Glad you enjoyed yourself.
Well, I suppose I should clarify- soon, the last shred of fun will melt and/or evaporate, leaving behind nothing but work. Seriously though, the skiing at 2pm yesterday was really not enjoyable (except for the views and sunshine) and the later it gets into August....
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
sweet movie! and nice job seeking out new terrain ;D
You caught me. ;D It was so wide open, I really couldn't contain myself any longer!
Damn Robyn, is that you laying down the large railroad track carves in the second picture? Good on you!! I love seeing that!! Thanks for the report.
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 ;)
Nice work 'yall with the effort ;)
y'all never cease to come up with creative destinations....
would you believe that Europe actually has a sand skiing resort?
Monte Kaolino in Germany....complete with a surface tow to the top.
photo
another photo
would you believe that Europe actually has a sand skiing resort?
Monte Kaolino in Germany....complete with a surface tow to the top.
photo
another photo
author=skip link=topic=5200.msg21851#msg21851 date=1155006356]
Ally, did you get new boards?
yes, i did get new skis, but no, those are not them. mine are being mounted with bindings now. those skis are borrowed. (thanks again monika!)
great day on the dunes for sure. guess i better get used to it, as dunes may be all i have to ski in va. i can't wait! ::)
Throwing some more photos into the mix.
author=philfort link=topic=5200.msg21849#msg21849 date=1154995309">That sounds about right (the altimeter logged 30 vert. feet up the dune).
... sounds like you rowed a long way to ski about twenty vertical feet on sand?
Great picture Mr Wilde, nice form Scotsman.
Sounds like a lot of work :)
Sounds like a lot of work :)
my my my!
what a beautiful day.
nice vid there kam.
thanks for the smiles y'all.
what a beautiful day.
nice vid there kam.
thanks for the smiles y'all.
Still haven't learned how to paddle I see. :) Sorry to have missed it.
-s
Ally, did you get new boards?
-s
Ally, did you get new boards?
Do you mean eloquent, articulate and enlightening conversation, ... or bloviating pontification? Enquiring minds want to know.
Wow - it's hard to tell from the pics, but it sounds like you rowed a long way to ski about twenty vertical feet on sand?
Kam, you are definitely skiing outside the box! ;)
Kam, you are definitely skiing outside the box! ;)
Looks like it wil be ready by next weekend? ???
Classic: "You don't need much vertical for August turns. You don't need much snow for August turns."
Allyson - quit teaching school! Make more movies!
Allyson - quit teaching school! Make more movies!
Those cleats on your sneakers look cool! I would have like to have had them yesterday on the Colemann Pinnacle. Where do you get them and how much are they? :D
Silas thst was a lot of work to get that 2400 vf od skiing . :D It was worth it but there where times yesterday on the hike out from the North basin across those talus fields when my enthusiasm left me.
August turns are in.
Thanks for the tour. ;D
August turns are in.
Thanks for the tour. ;D
I wouldn't be so quick to count yourself out if I were you, Tim.
As they say at Commerce Clearinghouse, "You may already be a winner".
It might be worth your while to bring me up to speed on the details of the "pool" ;)
As they say at Commerce Clearinghouse, "You may already be a winner".
It might be worth your while to bring me up to speed on the details of the "pool" ;)
Aw -- Silas wins the pool.
I had my money on JW as the next to check it out and report back. ;D
I had my money on JW as the next to check it out and report back. ;D
Alan, I assume the skiers were PeterC, whose post is just below, and his friend. Sorry to have missed you and your son. Nine years old and already experienced in the gnarly backcountry! Maybe he'd be interested in contributing a report of his own, even if this requires enlisting his dad as ghost writer.
FWIW, I also got uneasy about that steep little snowfield; I was wearing my usual smooth-soled, blown-out running shoes and hadn't really hit my stride by that po...
FWIW, I also got uneasy about that steep little snowfield; I was wearing my usual smooth-soled, blown-out running shoes and hadn't really hit my stride by that po...
I wonder if those two skiers you saw were my son and I. We left the parking lot on Friday morning intent on an overnight ski venture. My son is 9 years young so we should have been obvious.
We were stopped by the steep snow tongue just past the trail junction to the chain lakes. Normally I have no issue kicking steps through that short exposed steep section, but my son does not have the experience and strength to do that with confidence and I just thought better of...
We were stopped by the steep snow tongue just past the trail junction to the chain lakes. Normally I have no issue kicking steps through that short exposed steep section, but my son does not have the experience and strength to do that with confidence and I just thought better of...
Sorry I couldn't join you, Charles; and sorry I couldn't again be left in the dust—in both athleticism and exercise of the conversational arts—by the Fabulous Pellastova Brothers. I haven't yet been out to the Portals this year, but I expect I'll be headed that way in a couple or three weeks if you're interested. That way, you could stick with your plan to give up your streak in September.
enjoy,
Mark
enjoy,
Mark
author=Lowell_Skoog link=topic=5159.msg21750#msg21750 date=1154233737]
During our descent we met several RMI parties heading up to climb on Tuesday. One party had several attractive young women. Odd commented that they had “big sex” that would make it hard for them to climb the mountain. I mumbled vague agreement, not knowing quite what to say, then realized he was referring to their “big sacks” (backpacks). I'm happy to report that we avoided an in...
We were hiking around the Illescewatt(spelling) Glacier en route to Alberta. I did not see any skiing opportunities, so I am not disappointed that I did not bring my skis along. I may head up to the Black Tusk after returning home in a week's time.
i didnt get a good look at the zig zag,, it did look like there was alot of smooth snow off in that direction from what little i could see of it, ,, clouds developed from about 8 to 9k when i got up high,,
Hi Dan, thanks for your recent TRs and snow information. Could you please include the date in the topic (subject) line when you start a TR thread? I have added it on this thread, assuming that you skied yesterday. If this is not correct, you can edit it yourself, same way you would edit the message. Thanks.
Did you get a look at the Zig Zag Glacier?
Ahhh, Rogers Pass the stuff dreams are made of! ;D
I hope you had a good 55 th. birthday TELEMON and I fondly remember our trip to Diamondhead and your kindness in providing a bed in your house.
Won't be long until the snow flies again.Look forward to skiing with you again in the coming season.
Where you just climbing at Roger's pass or is there any patch skiing there at this time of year?
I hope you had a good 55 th. birthday TELEMON and I fondly remember our trip to Diamondhead and your kindness in providing a bed in your house.
Won't be long until the snow flies again.Look forward to skiing with you again in the coming season.
Where you just climbing at Roger's pass or is there any patch skiing there at this time of year?
As far as the backcountry touring video - yes, eventually, I'm going to put out commercial DVD of some of the great ski tours of the Northwest. It won't be gnarly skiing video, but a ski tour guide that will be fun to watch and give people an idea of the routes, terrain "features", and hopefully some reasonable skiing along the way.
I need to quit my real job first though...
MT
I need to quit my real job first though...
MT
Nice job on the composite, Silas! You must have had a great instructor. ;D
I am glad that someone had a chance to go skiing on my 55th birthday,Chris. I was climbing on the snow-free flanks of Rogers Pass. Where does all of the massive snowfalls of that area go?
Later,
Bob
Later,
Bob
I am glad to see that the hot spell hasn't destroyed my "local" summer ski destination. There should be snow to play in when I return from barren Edmonton in August. I didn't notice many obvious opportunities for skiing while passing through the Rockies, although the hiking was great. Hopefully, our paths will cross soon, Mark.
I don't usually put trip reports on my website. But I thought this story was worthwhile, so you can find it on alpenglow.org:
http://www.alpenglow.org/climbing/sigurd-hall-2006/
Regarding Odd's name, I hope he won't mind if I post a little clip from his e-mail to me:
http://www.alpenglow.org/climbing/sigurd-hall-2006/
Regarding Odd's name, I hope he won't mind if I post a little clip from his e-mail to me:
Odd. Comment to the name "Odd" is my only name.
It is ok. But a little to short. There should have been minimum two vokals.
Imposs...
I think that should go in his book.
That is quite a story. Indeed.
I really kinda like the name "Odd". Is that short for something, like Oddvard or Oddvik? Or is it just plain Odd? :)
I really kinda like the name "Odd". Is that short for something, like Oddvard or Oddvik? Or is it just plain Odd? :)
Here's a gimped collage of Amar harvesting the HW.
That's pretty impressive. Looks like the adjacent face is ready to go, too.