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So it's not always like that? Good to know!
A friend and I were among the hordes. We used XC skis on the road then hiked the final slopes on foot. Such a beautiful day. Our first time up Hurricane Hill.
A friend and I were among the hordes. We used XC skis on the road then hiked the final slopes on foot. Such a beautiful day. Our first time up Hurricane Hill.
Looks great! Happy for the base!
We found great skiing by going out along Mazama Ridge and up on the Paradise Glacier. Firm, smooth, carveable surface above 8,300 ft. The lower 1000 ft was perfect soft snow on a firm base that skied well late into the afternoon due to the low angle sun and light winds which kept the temperatures down.
The ski down from Mazama Ridge back to the road at the end of the day was another story...
The ski down from Mazama Ridge back to the road at the end of the day was another story...
Was up on Mazama Ridge yesterday. Super firm crust mostly, but annoyingly breakable is sunnier spots. Dug a hole just south of Mazama Bowl and lost count of the number of, lets call them "imperial stout", crusts. The surface gleamed beautifully in the sun. Depending on how the next cycle starts it could be good or good for sliding. Cruised up from there to Golden Gate. Mazama Bowl looked kinda okayish but sounded awful. Not much in the way of tracks until we got to GG. Plenty of unskie...
Looks pretty nice...great photos too...thanks!
Beautiful day up there today! If anyone is heading up tomorrow, my friend lost her phone just NE of Pan Point. Specific coordinates from find-my-phone are:
46°48' 17.48" N
121°43' 37.49" W
If you happen to find it - please DM me. Thanks!
46°48' 17.48" N
121°43' 37.49" W
If you happen to find it - please DM me. Thanks!
Guess we overlapped, Jan and I came up on the afternoon shuttle on the 6th and stayed until the 8th. This was our first trip to the High Camp.
We enjoyed all of the laughter from the kids sledding around the huts. We also found the camp hosts to be enthusiastic and helpful.
On the 7th we toured out to Lk. Julius and then broke trail up the boundary trail to McClure Ridge before returning to camp. The breakable crust made for character building skiing. We did enjoy seeing an...
We enjoyed all of the laughter from the kids sledding around the huts. We also found the camp hosts to be enthusiastic and helpful.
On the 7th we toured out to Lk. Julius and then broke trail up the boundary trail to McClure Ridge before returning to camp. The breakable crust made for character building skiing. We did enjoy seeing an...
Sometimes a "good day" is one where you don't get killed or injured by a tree bomb!
By now Silas should know that a bad day of skiing is better than a good day of working...
You, most likely, ended-up following the skin track of the lady I saw skinning up the road on my way out @ 830 in the morning..shen I stopped to ask why she was doing that when the highway was closed and the lift-served would be banging she shrugged and said the roads were too snowy to be driving ???
so just be warned, snowshoeing is going to overrun
the source lake dog park trail within the next 3 years.
someday they may enforce their own parking rules
the source lake dog park trail within the next 3 years.
someday they may enforce their own parking rules
On the other hand, Scott reported "Mt. Catherine
Great day in the hood"
Great day in the hood"
Ah, Cascadia. Way to put your head down (with your hood up?)... And become one with the trees.
Agreed with others, please do not break these clearly stated rules. We've seen what happens when there are frequent violaters (new crystal policy).
It is perfectly possible if not common to ski to source lake from the ski area. Within a couple hundred feet anyways - most skiers will turn back east a little sooner to reduce the flat traversing.
It is perfectly possible if not common to ski to source lake from the ski area. Within a couple hundred feet anyways - most skiers will turn back east a little sooner to reduce the flat traversing.
author=ErikT link=topic=39465.msg159030#msg159030 date=1515695416]
Has the requirement always been to tour all the way to Source lake before climbing? Without being... um... specific... I haven't always done that... I'll say that I've climbed only once past the point where all direct resort downhill traffic is no longer possible.
According to page 70 of that document it looks like Draft dodger ridge to the mushroom...
author=ErikT link=topic=39465.msg159030#msg159030 date=1515695416]
Has the requirement always been to tour all the way to Source lake before climbing? Without being... um... specific... I haven't always done that... I'll say that I've climbed only once past the point where all direct resort downhill traffic is no longer possible.
IDK -- but page 70 of their special use permit shows the permit area boundaries
author=Mr.Doober link=topic=39465.msg159006#msg159006 date=1515601726]
  When traveling to areas beyond the boundary such as Chair Peak or Snow Lake, always stay climbers right and off of any path or resort return trail. Uphill travel is not allowed for any terrain on the South side of the Alpental Valley until you reach Source Lake.
  From Source Lake the distinct drainage known as Great Scott trends south and up to the Tooth and Pineapple...
author=telemack link=topic=39448.msg158990#msg158990 date=1515536702]
Shouldn't that be "Fake Newns"?  ::)
I fixed it for you Mack.
I don't know why you'd choose an operating base area vs. one that isn't. Both Summit East & West were closed yesterday and probably would've made a better choice as it was snowing below pass level.
I also don't know why you'd think that, even if you checked-in with Patrol like you are required to, that they'd be okay with turn-earners on the upper mountain after chair 2 closes and the area is swept.
But thanks for the report... makes t...
I also don't know why you'd think that, even if you checked-in with Patrol like you are required to, that they'd be okay with turn-earners on the upper mountain after chair 2 closes and the area is swept.
But thanks for the report... makes t...
I just wanted to clarify the uphill policy that you said was "confusing"...this is directly from the ski area's website:
Uphill Travel Policy
Rules for traveling uphill at The Summit at Snoqualmie and Alpental via any method; including touring or skinning (skis or splitboard), hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, etc. The Summit allows uphill travel within its ski area boundaries ONLY when users obey the following rules.
Rules of Uphill Travel: For All S...
Uphill Travel Policy
Rules for traveling uphill at The Summit at Snoqualmie and Alpental via any method; including touring or skinning (skis or splitboard), hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, etc. The Summit allows uphill travel within its ski area boundaries ONLY when users obey the following rules.
Rules of Uphill Travel: For All S...
As I am known to myself as a “very stable geniusâ€, I'd be happy to arbitrate. Come join me at Whistler and we'll discuss the merits of the case.😜
author=Zap link=topic=39448.msg158929#msg158929 date=1515358280]
I agree with Andrew. This is "False News" without photos. ;)
Shouldn't that be "False Nuns"? ::)
author=telemack link=topic=39446.msg158942#msg158942 date=1515432750]
Thanks for the report! Where was the second photo taken?
They make some nice lightweight helmets these days; some are even light enough for you :)
Sometimes I feel that a helmet is less of a good idea at HR than other touring spots. Â Not sure if that's logical....
I have a helmet. Bad habits are hard to break :) Probably always smart to carry i...
...I can see it perfectly in my head, nuns in snowshoes. Oh yes!
Thanks for the report! Where was the second photo taken?
They make some nice lightweight helmets these days; some are even light enough for you :)
Sometimes I feel that a helmet is less of a good idea at HR than other touring spots. Not sure if that's logical....
They make some nice lightweight helmets these days; some are even light enough for you :)
Sometimes I feel that a helmet is less of a good idea at HR than other touring spots. Not sure if that's logical....
I agree with Andrew. This is "False News" without photos. ;)
And what were you smoking? This post has no value without pictures!!!!!!
A GREAT trip report with a “reality checkâ€. I have a similar “reality check†with our 5 grandsons. The 2 in the Everett area have crossed the “line†and are now snowboarders. I raised the 2 guys on skiing but after 5 years they became snowboarders because their Dad is a snowboarder. The 3 guys in NH are still downhill skiers because their Dad is a skier. Although we ski with them, they use fat, twin tips who ski backward a lot. They still like us. ;)
Many times it is the...
Many times it is the...
He'll be asking for new boots and boards in no time! Enjoy the cheap seats while you can.
Are you sure there is a kid in there somewhere? Glad to see you are getting out and about with the youngster!
Looks good. We are heading up there next week for my first time. Th - Sun.
Any suggestions on tours or maps that can help us.
We have the guide book for Canada coast mountains by Baldwin.
Any suggestions on tours or maps that can help us.
We have the guide book for Canada coast mountains by Baldwin.
Oops, didn't see your post! Probably not applicable now, but yes, on some of the south-facing slopes as we skinned up, we encountered an unsupportive crust with some hoar frost and it definitely could have been the freezing fog.
Thanks for the info. Did you go up the highway or tour right out of the snow park?
author=runcle link=topic=39407.msg158794#msg158794 date=1514919719]
Runnel Crust very cool pic!
Is that where your "runcle" screen name came from? ::)
So envious! What a great way to ring in the new year, great work! Thanks for the report!
I skied it with another of our party, we had the other two turn around. Wish I'd had an ice axe for more secure sidestepping down the ice and booting out the exit couloir. Many would probably want a rope, too. There was some soft snow in there, but not much, and some of it was wind slab.
thanks for the beta! i was thinking about a slot lap tomorrow....
It was a good day for skinning up and skiing down the groomers at Hyak today...
traffic going up the Alpental side of the source lake dog park trail was the suck.
author=Randy link=topic=39392.msg158745#msg158745 date=1514695854]
Toured between 2500 and 4400.
Snow in old growth was badly tree bombed cratered refrozen crust with a thin layer of new.
Open areas had semi-supportive crust with 3 inches of high density new snow.
Decent workout , opportunity to develop crust skiing skills.
Good to know it's bad all over...Gotta love those crust skiing skill build...
Thanks for the report! All except the yoga move over the log...my hammy is still cramping😛!
“Unskiable snow everywhereâ€...Yeah that's quite the line.😜 In reality, that unskiable snow with the nasty trap crust could have maybe need skied by a younger version, without a high ankle sprain. I just traversed off and limped down the road...I'd like to come back next week if someone would get up there and see if with last nights new snow - it's “skiableâ€