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jw, jeanette, and ron j--you guys are animals! way to ski those chutes down to the base. ;D

6/27/05 10:14pm

cascadesfreak

Cass, you just used the words 'fun' and 'patch' in the same sentence... ;D

I have no idea what you're talking about ;)

6/27/05 10:12pm

kam

June 26, 2005, MRNP - Camp Muir

JW.... high five!

...fun patch

Cass, you just used the words 'fun' and 'patch' in the same sentence... ;D

6/27/05 10:09pm

Larry_Trotter

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your report. I was sick for the month of May and haven't gotten back out. I keep thinking about getting up on Muir and wondering what it is like with this sullen weather we've been having. I know Rainier - be prepared for anything! Thanks for the great detail!

6/27/05 8:30pm

NickD

There are two advantages to going out with the ski papparazzi. Reliving all those wonderful images and a fighting chance for staying with the greyhounds when they slow down to take shots. Thanks for all your wonderful images. What timing! Going up with a cloud umbrella and just as we were about to descend--beautiful sunshine. Some of the best corn on the wall in this spring/summer of mush.
Phil gets the group A award and Paul gets the silver lens trophy for our older group B. Hey didn't we ca...

6/27/05 8:21pm

Joedabaker

June 24, 2005, SW Chutes, Mt Adams

Nope that's the newly named Peer Pressure A few degrees east of the famous Fear Factor 8)

Us local kids call that line Chute to Kill 8)

Great pictures thanks for sharing. Glad that you got out. I was fooled by the cloud cover. It is good to see that the weather was nice above 6000ft! I decided to go for bike ride to try and find my avy probe I lost in the winter. Got to the trail head stretched, prepped the bike...

6/27/05 7:27pm

olallaskibum

Darren and I were climbing up the ridge toward Piker's Peak with our daughters when we saw this rogue helmet making a beeline for Lunch Counter. To learn that it was reunited with its owner and in fact beat us to the summit is amazing.

We skied from the summit at 1:00 PM and stayed to skier's left of the climb route. Best skiing I have had in the state this year!

Great report. I was pretty sure that there were other TAYers on the mountain Friday.

6/27/05 7:06pm

JMor

June 25, 2005, Coleman Pinnacle

Once we got to our destination, Jerry was deciding his plan of attack :D. Ron and I followed J...

6/27/05 11:35am

silaswild

md2020 wrote: "Continuing on we were tempted by the activities of a good sized group of skiers yo-yoing the ridge between the pinnacle and the nearer peak, but we stuck to plan and headed to the high pt just west of the pinnacle."

The good sized group was a combination of two parties of four each, and we chose to split into a lazy skiers group, going for turns right away, and a touring group, going for more distance and other opportunity for descents. Both were tota...

6/27/05 10:40am

JibberD

I don't know, but I'm thinking the "twist" video is actually hard proof of a rough interrogation of Yasir Arafat on the harsh and unforgiving slopes of Rainieramo.

Finally, I know Mad_Dog's true profession.

6/27/05 10:34am

cascadesfreak

Nope that's the newly named Peer Pressure

No wonder I didn't recognize the name (and my recollection of the Fear Factor view appears to be hazy after only a couple weeks ???); looks like a fun patch ;)

6/27/05 9:24am

Nope that's the newly named Peer Pressure A few degrees east of the famous Fear Factor 8)

6/27/05 9:13am

Kenji

Paul, your link doesn't seem to work, try this:

6/27/05 9:00am

philfort

Fancy gear does have a little to do with it, but geez, these photos are really awesome, surely that's the photographer's fault - now I know what crew to ski with if I want great photos of me!

6/27/05 8:58am

Paul_Russell

Thanks for posting the TR Kenji. I liked our late start at 9am then catching that great sun break for the descent at 3pm. Kam, and crew, nice to meet up with you on the way out if not on the slope. You looked good flying by on our way up! Thought I saw a few SLR's being slung around -- really fantastic pics. Here's a few more shots to share (from a smaller Nikon 8400):

http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=viewall&albumID=380178195

Paul

6/27/05 8:48am

Kenji

Great shots, guys. This comparing photo stuff is neat. I guess we were bit out-gunned in the camera dept. My tiny canon s1 doen't cut any more after only 1.5 year. So where is Paul? We need his photos too.

6/27/05 8:43am

cascadesfreak

Nice work on round three! 8) I may have to head back there for some July "patch" turns ;)

After our first, run my peers decided I should ski this skinny line,

Is that "skinny line" at the bottom of Fear Factor? Nice patch work Jerry 8)

6/27/05 8:38am

sheispiste

Yeah, one thing that hanging out with Kam has taught me (other than that I'll miss his infectious good humor when he's in Virginia) is that I need a better camera.

I concur Greg. I love my N80 but as you might notice my slides are s l o w to appear on TAY or even before friends.

Kuddos to your fabulous photos Kam and Phil. Inspirational. Kam, I particularly love the "gear sale" photo on the summit of JM, MP, and PH. So colorful...

6/27/05 6:54am

Rich_B

Looks like there were a lot of good photo-skiers on the Baker last Saturday. Beautiful shots Kam. Here's my febble attempt to catch Nick in action. I think he beat the climbers back to camp.

6/27/05 6:47am

David_Coleman

Lowell - Yes, couldn't agree more. The people at Holden, both residents and visitors alike are all very nice and were quite inquisitive of our adventure. Having spent a fair amount of time in the Chelan area, I think it has something also to do with the lifestyle on that side of the mountains.

6/27/05 6:39am

Phil_H

Wow -- I guess I don't really need to respond (I didn't know all that info. was in the file header - kind of freaky), but thanks for the photo complements. And hey, if we're geeks for having two D70's, then Jeff, you got be included for looking at the headers ;). Where'd you find that info.?

I confess I just got a D70 about a month ago, and this is the 2nd ski trip it's been on. I shoot about 4 times as much with the digital and have a 35-200 mm lens (with the 200 mm equivalent to a...

6/27/05 5:55am

gregL

Yeah, one thing that hanging out with Kam has taught me (other than that I'll miss his infectious good humor when he's in Virginia) is that I need a better camera. A black Rebel XT is probably in my future - 8mp, really small for an SLR, and we've already got several Canon lenses in the family . . .

6/27/05 5:41am

skykilo

June 25, 2005, Coleman Pinnacle

I generally think roped skiing is silly, but there are exceptions.

For me a huge part of the joy of skiing is the flying sensation that comes with the continuity of linking turns, unweighting from one turn to the next to feel the skis flex and catapult me into flotation again. Big exposure adds a complementary visual stimulus to this feeling. Therefore big exposure is good.

There is a heavenly mindlessness to skiing a long slope without stopping. The bigger...

6/27/05 3:45am

Lowell_Skoog

It sounds like the road is not yet open to Artist Point. Is that right?

Your picture makes it look like the north slopes are still nicely snow covered. How about the slopes south of Coleman Pinnacle? Some friends have been talking about taking a family backpacking trip out there soon (with kids). If the south side trail and adjacent slopes are still snowy, that probably wouldn't be a good plan.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

6/27/05 3:29am

kam

...So there were two Nikon DSLRs on this outing...

yes, Phil and i own Nikon D70s. i brought along two lenses: 18-70mm and 10.5mm. i think Phil used a 28-200mm -- much, much longer piece than both of mine combined....

6/27/05 3:12am

Jeff Huber

I agree that everyones' photos in this thread completely rock.

Greg, I cheated and looked at the summary details in the file header of one of Phil's images. He used a Nikon D70, and in the photo I looked at he used a focal length of 62mm. I've done this to Kam before too and have determined Kam also uses a Nikon DSLR (you probably know that). So there were two Nikon DSLRs on this outing, what geeks! ;-) Those Nikons sure take great photos, the colors are very vibrant! Though I think a...

6/27/05 2:37am

gregL

Indeed, those are some great action tele pics! What camera/focal length were you using for the tight skiing shots, Phil?

Kam, your pic of Phil skiing down the Roman Wall is outstanding!

6/27/05 2:32am

kam

No waterskis, Kam? What happened? Did the Klown get too Doinked?

Paul: the Mega Bonks are the skinniest, and probably the lightest, skis i own. i needed all the help i can get to keep up with Matt, John and Phil. the first few turns on sidecut was interesting though...

Kenji, Paul and others: sorry for not being more social. but it was great to see you guys up there. and silly that we skied by and did not made eye cont...

6/27/05 1:28am

David_Coleman

This was an amazing trip, and it had that true "wilderness" feel for a ski mountaineering expedition. Good times with some great friends. ;)

6/27/05 1:28am

Lowell_Skoog

Sounds like a great trip guys. Glad you enjoyed Holden Village too. The people there are sure nice.

Sky, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on why roped skiing is silly. It's interesting to understand how different people approach the sport...

6/27/05 12:40am

skykilo

Here's an exquisite route photo taken by Paul Klenke from Dark Peak on May 26. I won't draw the line because it's already screaming so loudly. Thanks Paul!

6/27/05 12:30am

JimmyO

What a great trip! With a new kid I'm limited to day trips right now, so I really love the blow by blows of the bigger adventures. Thanks for the report and pix.

Jimmy O

6/27/05 12:28am

JimmyO

Phil H,

I agree with Philfort, you have some wonderful shots in there!

JimmyO

6/27/05 12:00am

philfort

Phil, those photos are phantastic!

-Phil

6/26/05 11:50pm

Paul Belitz

No waterskis, Kam? What happened? Did the Klown get too Doinked?

6/26/05 11:47pm

Phil_H

"Kam's group" included John Mauro, Matt Peters, Kam, and myself. We arrived at the trailhead ca. 11:30 on Friday night and fell asleep under starry skies. After sleeping past our 3:45 alarm, some light drizzle around 4 am got us out of bed and on the trail by 5 am (nothing like rain for motivation!?#). It drizzled a bit and clouds came and went over us, but as we approached the Roman Wall we ascended above the clouds and were treated to a clear summit. The skiing up high was nice, as K...

6/26/05 11:14pm

powscraper

Sky poses with his tights, and admires my tent. That's right. Admires.
The Best Rock in the Universe.

Stop p-footing around with all of this sking stuff. Is that Sky sending the sick alpine proj? You should totally publish that in the NWABJ.

6/26/05 11:07pm

kam

June 25, 2005, Mt. Winchester

Patches-all-year. Sky with a salute to Kam.

...whoa! that's the mother of all patches.. add a 10-mile schwack to get to it and i'm in heaven.

6/26/05 11:01pm

allyson

sweet day you all, and again (as it usually seems to be), we lucked out with the weather! part 2 up bare (or bear?) mt. was a nice finish too, have to love the extra daylight! thanks all for a great day, and i will try to post some pictures soon... ;)

6/26/05 10:31pm

gregL

Nice objective and pictures, guys.

Sky, could you offer a D-System rating for the summit ski?

6/26/05 10:17pm

skykilo

Thanks for the pictures, Paul and Phil.

I've asked another Paul of the peakbagger variety for permission to use a certain exquisite route photo from earlier this season. I'll post it to the thread if and when he replies in the affirmative.

6/26/05 10:10pm

Paul Belitz

Sky poses with his tights, and admires my tent. That's right. Admires.
The route from the approach. Much is hidden behind the buttress.
Sky and Dave on the upper face. Right about here Sky and Phil started giggling like school girls. Dave and I managed t...

6/26/05 9:25pm

philfort

The most difficult part of being a desk jockey was knowing that you guys were up there skiing and the forecast over the weekend besmirked us none.

And that just made it that much more special for us ;)
just kidding... oh wait, no I'm not. Sky and I discussed the clouds as we headed back over Stevens Pass on Saturday ("yeah, looks crappy - it's totally socked in over here - sweet!" "oh damn... there's some blue patches"...

6/26/05 9:24pm

Amar Andalkar

Great trip, guys, congrats on safely completing a very significant wilderness ski descent.

I was quite pleased with the weight of my four-day pack, which was approximately 60 pounds. . .
and the coprophagic stench of our wilderness breath.

I know you wanted a light pack, Sky, but you shouldn't have to resort to eating THAT just to keep the weight down. I figured this trip wouldn't be my cup of tea, especially with the nasty tra...

6/26/05 8:56pm

Jason_H.