TR Replies

June 13-16, 2006, Mount Adams, north side

Wow!!
Quite an event. Glad to hear that it just ended in blood and simple cut rather than something more severe.
Good report Zap, I may have to get out there someday.
It makes a case for the Whippits on the poles, which I have not invested in and wonder on some kick turns if this lower ski possibly slips, it won't be good.

Let's see if I have this right-
Zap and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pair of corn turns.
Jill fell down, got a bloody...

6/19/06 6:07am

Jason_H.

Looking good, and so is the next forecast ;D

Thanks for the report.

6/19/06 6:02am

skykilo

June 13-16, 2006, Mount Adams, north side

Sorry you got hosed, Charles.

Thanks for the great pictures of the north side, though; it's getting to be about that time...

6/19/06 5:28am

JMor

June 16-17, 2006, Mt. Adams South Rte.

author=ron j link=topic=4954.msg20873#msg20873 date=1150728477]
I leave you kids alone for just one weekend and look what I get

Yep that will teach ya to be gone, when the cat's away the mice will play ;).

Glad that our "weekend warrior" wasn't seriously hurt. During the whole ordeal Jill was still able to keep that great smile. It was a good day to spend with friends, the skiing was great, only sorry that...

6/19/06 4:58am

iluka

The road is completely clear to Morrison Creek. A few snow berms a short bit after there but if you had a good clearance 4WD vehicle you could probably get by them and get much further up the road (probably another mile or so) as there is little snow on the road itself within a mile of Cold Creek CG.

6/19/06 4:47am

ron j

June 18, 2006, Baker- watsons traverse

author=jdclimber link=topic=4954.msg20877#msg20877 date=1150737676]
...Zap, you are lucky that Jill is such a tough chick.. ...Way to go Jill!

Good point, JD.
It kind of reminds me of the description Maureen said one of her friends used in describing her and other women that climb to ski:

6/19/06 4:32am

Pete A

here are the only pics I got of the coleman side of the mountain...probably not much use to ya, but here they are anyways.

pic 1
pic 2

also saw this Phil...immediately reminded me our your 'coolguy' movie.

6/19/06 4:10am

philfort

June 18, 2006, Baker- watsons traverse

Nice trip... :)

Did you get any pictures of the coleman headwall?

6/19/06 2:48am

stoudema

June 16 and 17, 2006, Tumalo Mtn.

Todd,

It was a good trip on Friday. Looks like I missed out on Saturday's sunshine. I too was suprised at how good the snow was on Friday even though it was foul weather. It's been a long time since I've been that miserable, but yet that happy at the same time. I wouldn't have traded it for anything (other than maybe a little better view ;D). The bowl is still holding good snow for anyone who wants to get out this week. We were able to ski down to the car, bu...

6/19/06 2:21am

jdclimber

Glad to hear you guys made it out alive.
Zap, you are lucky that Jill is such a tough chick, if she weren't it sounds like an involved rescue could have happened. Way to go Jill!
P-tex side down!!!!!
;D

6/18/06 11:47pm

ron j

June 16-17, 2006, Mt. Adams South Rte.

Wow.
I leave you kids alone for just one weekend and look what I get:
Broken bodies and blemished and defaced chutes.
Did I mention to you guys that the beer was for after the tour?

Looks like you followed protocol though; looks like you turned around when someone quit having fun ;).
Good call.

Sorry I missed the Bloody Chutes Fest. Hope Jill's on a rapid mend cycle.

6/18/06 9:39pm

Randonnee

Hey Bob,

The last few drifts to Morrison CG may be gone. I cannot speak to the 3 miles of road up to Cold Springs/ South Rte TH since I did not go that way.

Have fun!

6/18/06 1:13pm

Telemon

June 16-17, 2006, Mt. Adams South Rte.

Thanks for the report. If we can believe the weather forecasts, it is going to be much nicer this coming weekend. I am sorry that our weekends did not match up, but I am sure that there will be more opportunities in the future.

Do you think that there is any chance of 3 or 4 days of warm weather melting out the last bit of road to the Morrision Creek Campground?

Bob

6/18/06 7:49am

Telemon

June 17, 2006, Klahanie Ridge, Olympic N.P.

I have used that hut on several father and son trips in the 90's; it is great place for a couple people to stay on a cold night. By the way, Mack, I should be able to answer your Mt.Adams questions; I intend to be there ,and possibly Hood, later this week.

6/18/06 7:27am

telemack

June 17, 2006, Klahanie Ridge, Olympic N.P.

There is an emergency hut @ Waterhole Camp out Obstruction Point Road; check the Seabury Blair guidebook.
There is still a good bit of snow on N faces of the Olys; wanna go somewhere either there or the Cascades this summer? I'm nor free until July sometime.

6/18/06 5:50am

JibberD

June 17, 2006, Klahanie Ridge, Olympic N.P.

Very cool Mack.

My Dad and I just got back from a circuit of looking for championship sized old-growth trees on the Olympic Peninsula. A fun trip for those seeking a wee bit of exercise sprinkled in between the logger sized meals that are served out there. Talk about packing in the calories!!

I insisted on a detour to Hurricane Ridge since I'm curious about the area's backcountry, having read trip reports from both you and Chris. It is very, very nice over ther...

6/17/06 9:59am

JMor

June 11, 2006, SW Chutes, Mt Adams

author=TonyM link=topic=4925.msg20763#msg20763 date=1150215577]
This was one of those weekends where it seems everything went right.

Very nice, great photos! It's always a plus when things go so well. Adams has always been on my list of favorite things to do ;D.

6/16/06 3:59pm

telemack

June 11, 2006, SW Chutes, Mt Adams

Sounds really good. How much vertical does it add to start from Morrison Creek?

6/16/06 12:30pm

Nick-BC

author=Jeff Huber link=topic=4904.msg20841#msg20841 date=1150500008]
That's what they all say. But the reality is once you try Dynafits, you'll never go to the duckbill again.

Well that may be the case Jeff, but if I do totally betray the duckbill tribe I sure as hell won't be sleeping with my dynafit mounted skis - all those sharp metal bits - eeew :D freeheel bindings are just sooo... more cuddly.

6/16/06 8:20am

Jeff Huber

author=Nick-BC link=topic=4904.msg20837#msg20837 date=1150431762]
However, I don't think I would renounce the duckbill if I strayed from the path of light, AT would just be another option.

That's what they all say. But the reality is once you try Dynafits, you'll never go to the duckbill again.

6/15/06 1:22pm

Nick-BC

June 3, 2006, Silver Basin, Crystal Mountain

author=markharf link=topic=4904.msg20822#msg20822 date=1150352844]
Called you small, he did. I heard him distinctly.

Nick, I'm reuniting with Shelley et al at Mt. Hood this weekend. Have you given up on instruction entirely, or converted to the dark side, or what?

No Mark I'm still open to instruction - heaven knows I need it :). I might have been tempted to do Shelley's course again afte...

6/15/06 5:01am

NWLoc

Unfortunately I don't have Randonee boots. Been looking around but this habit of skiing, boarding and climbing has been way expensive for me. I adjusted the bindings to fit my La Sportiva Mountaineering boots. I think they were called the Nepal Extremes when they were on the market. Not sure if they are anymore. I've seen them at Second Ascent in Ballard from time to time. Use to sell for $425 retail. I picked them up in La Grave FR for $179.&n...

6/15/06 1:27am

Lowell_Skoog

June 10, 2006, - Emmons Glacier traverse, MRNP

Awesome trip report! You've got me all fired up to go try it now. Any thoughts on how late into the season this traverse goes? Sounds like the Interglacier descent was starting to get a bit thin.

The Interglacier still has plenty of snow. We skied the better part of a mile (with several short carries) down the trail below Glacier Basin. The trail will soon melt out, but the Interglacier will be good well into July.

6/14/06 3:27pm

markharf

June 10, 2006, - Emmons Glacier traverse, MRNP

author=Nick-BC link=topic=4904.msg20819#msg20819 date=1150347295]
Who are you calling elderly you old goat :)

Called you small, he did. I heard him distinctly.

Nick, I'm reuniting with Shelley et al at Mt. Hood this weekend. Have you given up on instruction entirely, or converted to the dark side, or what?

6/14/06 3:02pm

chris_fast

If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend this route. It puts you in a remote and seldom visited part of the park. Between Muir and Schurman, there is a very exploratory feel and scenery which is simply amazing. Just be sure that you do it with access to Cayuse Pass...this will avoid MUCH driving!

(Photos to be added shortly)

Awesome trip report! You've got me all fired up to go try it now. Any thoughts on how...

6/14/06 2:55pm

chris_fast

June 8-10, Snowking Mountain

author=cascadesfreak link=topic=4932.msg20803#msg20803 date=1150305348]
Nice TR! Thanks for the approach update. Is the road still heavily-covered with fallen trees? (seemed like I was constantly weaving through down-fall on the entire road approach ~4 years ago, after hand-sawing through several trees blocking the road to get the car up to the first washout).

The road is clear to the big washout at 1300'. I think I w...

6/14/06 1:54pm

Nick-BC

author=Telemon link=topic=4904.msg20818#msg20818 date=1150345639]
I am a bit confused.Are you going to be there on the 22nd and 23rd? Or 15th and 16th? If it the former, I hope to see you, along with my small party of elderly Canadians.

Later,

Bob Wiebe

Who are you calling elderly you old goat :)

6/14/06 1:27pm

Telemon

June 10, 2006; The Hamma Hamma (SE Olympic Mtns)

author=Randonnee link=topic=4904.msg20704#msg20704 date=1150085005]
Thanks for the info. We are planning on going there next week for a day at Hood and a few at Adams. Sounds good.

I think that Morrison Cr. trail will be a direct route now. I used to ski down that ridge to the west of the Crescent all the way to the forest for a mellow toothpick-tele route. That may be a good way up out of Morrison Cr.

I am a bit confu...

6/14/06 12:28pm

Paul_Russell

Nice job guys. Love to see those reports from Cin's part of the world. Guess I'll be heading that way on Friday since I wasn't invited to your BBQ ??? Sorry, couldn't help myself.

RTG HK

6/14/06 11:00am

sheispiste

June 14, 2006, Alpental PSA

A wonderful little tale and a testament of good writing! I was wondering what things would look like a week after we skied it in last week's dusk patrol. Thanks for letting us know.

6/14/06 2:47am

littlefrantz

June 10, 2006; The Hamma Hamma (SE Olympic Mtns)

Hmmm... I'd say whoever guessed "bad fitting boots" wins the bet. I didn't want to scramble up the rock wearing my huge bulky snowboard boots. Bare feet have more potential for sneaking into smaller footholds.

6/14/06 2:33am

cascadesfreak

author=Double_E link=topic=4917.msg20752#msg20752 date=1150172504] (ever hiked that trail to Lake Constance? ;D )

The Lake Constance area has been on the radar for quite awhile too, and have yet to hike that trail ;). The last I heard the Dosewallips Road was still washed-out ~3.5 miles from the Lake Constance Trailhead...

AJScott- Nice winter pic from Mt. Stone. We were considering skiing a line on Stone last weekend on the way o...

6/14/06 2:20am

cascadesfreak

Chinook Pass traverse to Crystal Mtn June 11, 2006,

Cool trip Joe and Mark! Glad the chute near Sheep Lake was continuously skiable 8)

6/14/06 2:15am

cascadesfreak

June 8-10, Snowking Mountain

Nice TR! Thanks for the approach update.

author=chris_fast link=topic=4932.msg20774#msg20774 date=1150227091]You will park at 1,300' at the big log and bigger washout and walk about 2 miles on the road to the upper washout and trailhead.

Is the road still heavily-covered with fallen trees? (seemed like I was constantly weaving through down-fall on the entire road approach ~4 years ago, after hand-sawing through several trees blocking t...

6/14/06 1:35am

glenn_b

June 11, 2006, Foss Peak, Tatoosh

So Jeannie, we're still having a hard time getting our arms around the barefoot thing. Was it a scourging of the flesh? A Jedi mind trick? Bad-fitting boots? You'd settle some bets if you would clarify. Thanks.

6/13/06 10:56pm

ron j

Nice report, Marco. Thanks.

6/13/06 10:38pm

snoslut

Jun 10-11,06 Mt Ruth-Dog Leg chutes(MRNP)/Westport

author=Meadow_Skipper link=topic=4927.msg20792#msg20792 date=1150253897]
Nothing but ripples? The outside waves look like 6' faces. Vat is dis you say?

Waves could have been nice if it would at least made enough splash to get the jetty wet. ;D The outside waves just crumbled in the wind with little or no shape. Sometimes reforming but most times just the white washing machine. Strong surface current with the wind as well. ...

6/13/06 5:07pm

littlefrantz

June 10, 2006, West Crater Route, Mt. Hood

This is Jeannie, the barefooted woman. :)

The road is snow free and in pretty darn good shape, considering the season. Glad to hear you all made it down safe!

6/13/06 1:03pm

TonyM

Glad to hear your brother made it to the top! Great news and it looks like we'll be reading Hummel Skiing and Mountaineering stories for years to come. And agree, the snow was amazing- we had a blast too.

Not sure why the West Crater route isn't the "standard" route to the top, but that day I'm glad it wasn't. The first pic shows maybe 15-20 people on their way up the pearly gates. There's that roll-over bulge just to the left of the hogs back to...

6/13/06 12:48pm

armin