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an explosion of alliterative grace
Mark
Indeed!
Thanks for the reports. I'm trying to decide whether to head out that way this weekend or save it for the dog days of September.
Such an explosion of alliterative grace can only mean you're no longer working endless hours, yes? I call that good news.
Mark
to ski tour in July with corn and cantaloupe, wildlife and wildflowers in silence and solitude.
Such an explosion of alliterative grace can only mean you're no longer working endless hours, yes? I call that good news.
Mark
Got a count on the goats. They should rename the lake 36 goat lake! That is plus or minus a goat!
I will try to post a picture once I set up a free web site somehow. Will take me a day or so to get the time to set it up.
Mark, I did the trip so that I could scope the Sholes and the east slopes just past the Portals. I could see the slopes clearly, but ml's report should be trusted. Note, I could see some cracks opening on the Sholes from my views near...
I will try to post a picture once I set up a free web site somehow. Will take me a day or so to get the time to set it up.
Mark, I did the trip so that I could scope the Sholes and the east slopes just past the Portals. I could see the slopes clearly, but ml's report should be trusted. Note, I could see some cracks opening on the Sholes from my views near...
In older hiking books, the melt-out lake on the sunny side of Coleman Pinnacle is refered to as 14 goat lake. So, two dozen sounds like they are doing well!....I skied on Sat. evening and it was O.K.... the night on Table Mtn. and the amazing Northern Lights were definitely the highlight. (although smokey!) Anyone have an update on the fire?
Toured to the Sholes with sb on the 21st. While one aspect was akin to skiing on frozen cantaloupes, the fall line from the Portals and the higher adjacent slopes produced grins. Also found delightful slopes northwest of Coleman Pinnacle.
Twenty or so goats were beating the heat on the snow near the junction of Lasiocarpa & Ptarmigan ridges. It was a day to remind one how special the Cascades are: to ski tour in July with corn and cantaloupe, wildlife and wildflowers in silence and s...
Twenty or so goats were beating the heat on the snow near the junction of Lasiocarpa & Ptarmigan ridges. It was a day to remind one how special the Cascades are: to ski tour in July with corn and cantaloupe, wildlife and wildflowers in silence and s...
It is odd that access to the Cougar Divide area has been limited because of wild life sensitivities, yet in an area such as the Coleman, where there is tons of human activity, that these goats seem to be thriving. I accept that I may be wrong, maybe there used to be a hundred goats ten years ago, but it is hard to imaging the area support much more animals at that elevation and in those winter conditions.
Alan
I've wondered about this, too....
I have some photos of them at a distance. I'll make a count. I would say that there were at least two dozen. It is interesting that there happened to be an article in the Seattle Times (Sunday?) on how the goat population in the North Cascades has tumbled, yet stabilized after skyrocketing in the Olympics.
These goats seemed to like to stay on the snow while I was there. My guess was to stay away from bugs or stay cool. They were high on the snowfields just to the...
These goats seemed to like to stay on the snow while I was there. My guess was to stay away from bugs or stay cool. They were high on the snowfields just to the...
Mad Dog and Stefan with soul patches is one for the ages!
that's funny...I've been along Ptarmigan Ridge many times skiing, and I've always seen a fair number of goats...in fact when Scott, Ben, Charles and I were there in 9/01, we saw what amounted to probably 2-3 dozen in a herd along the trail where the snow is (closer to Coleman Pinnacle & further west).
Sounds like nice skiing, way to get after it Amar, John and Phil. Congrats on the summit. It's great to hear everything worked out.
we all apreciate robie bringing his goat along, just wish he would have turned of the radio when they had their alone time.
Great pics JW and Ron
mine are at
http://community.webshots.com/album/168035530FEAztR
Great pics JW and Ron
mine are at
http://community.webshots.com/album/168035530FEAztR
Wondering what the "UniBrow Saddle" name is all about?
Well, Here's you answer:
(note the residual nose hairs eminating from the left nostril)
More shots of mature adults acting like 12 year olds at:
http://groups.msn.com/WildHeartsSkiing/tatooshrange72504.msnw
Jerry,...
Well, Here's you answer:
(note the residual nose hairs eminating from the left nostril)
More shots of mature adults acting like 12 year olds at:
http://groups.msn.com/WildHeartsSkiing/tatooshrange72504.msnw
Jerry,...
Hey Jerry it was more of a torture for my partner. Was it worth it...always. The bugs, well after a drink from me they were probably asking themselves the next morning what in the hell is in that stuff. That's some potent @#$^ . BTW Nice pics, especially of the talking goat and the goatie. From your pics it look liked alot of snow had melted in a days worth of time. Slush cup is just around the corner.
Yessiree , another fun trip. by the way that's my goat.
Lost a OR crampon bag up there if anybody goes back. Just a couple days left than the run will segment.
Probaly the pool for the "slush cup" is filling right now.
Robie
Lost a OR crampon bag up there if anybody goes back. Just a couple days left than the run will segment.
Probaly the pool for the "slush cup" is filling right now.
Robie
yeah, but it looks like you had 8) type weather on your decent of Sherman Peak a couple of weeks ago, so it must like you some of the time.
Wait a minute, I'm not to blame for that. I haven't skied the Emmons since July 1999, so it must be somebody else that said it was great last year. You gotta know how to pick the weather too, I'm a big fan of stable high pressure systems with 14000 ft freezing levels. Anyway, I certainly wouldn't encourage anyone to follow our footsteps onto the Emmons this year (at least not for skiing), the route is rapidly deteriorating in the hot weather and crevasses a...
Ha. I remember reading a report of you skiing it in near perfect conditions a week or so before I went on that trip, so maybe the key is to not follow in Amar's footsteps. ;)
Wait a minute, I'm not to blame for that. I haven't skied the Emmons since July 1999, so it must be somebody else that said it was great last year. You gotta know how to pick the weather too, I'm a big fan of stable high pressure systems with 14000 ft freezing levels. Any...
I did this last year and it was the worst descent I've ever done. The sastrugi was 1 to 2+ feet deep, the wind was blowing me off my feet and throwing rocks in my face, so I crawled to the summit. I was happy to summit and even managed to enjoy the challenge of the descent in a whiteout. Ha. I remember reading a report of you skiing it in near perfect conditions a week or so before I went on that trip, so maybe the key is to not follow in Amar's footsteps. ;)
Congrats - now you can stop whining about having not skied it in 5 years ;). Good thing you had a safe trip...doesn't sound like all did on the Inter this past weekend based on the crevasse rescue that occurred there (see cascadeclimbers for details). Sounds like there wasn't even a noticeable sag - yikes!
Amar: Congrats on a full summit descent! I'm not clear as to how often this occurs, but I don't hear of many per year. And, to be able to do it in late July is quite a feat, especially finding the conditions you did.
I love your adventure journal. I'll keep riding vicariously, as long as you'll allow. Some day, though...
GregLange
I love your adventure journal. I'll keep riding vicariously, as long as you'll allow. Some day, though...
GregLange
Mr Slut, based on your TRs your moniker seems very appropriate. :)
Mark: Most of credit goes to the Thunder Glacier, it's one cool looking chunk of ice!
Nice photos, Greg. The silhouettetted photographer in front of the Thunder Glacier is particularly striking.
Bugs >:( I hate them insect bites, I'll take road rash anytime of a serious amount of insect bites. Other than the bugs, sounds like a fun day.
Don't forget the bug repellent!!!!!!! :D
Don't forget the bug repellent!!!!!!! :D
It didn't look to badly suncupped. With the warm temps I imagine the snow is going to be soft especially by mid morning. Just be weary of weak snow bridges (more safe on skis, I think) and the top 500 vertical feet from the summit is blue ice in many spots.
How was the skiing on the upper mountain? Some friends are trying to talk me into skiing the Emmons this weekend, but I'm skeptical about snow conditions.
I skied the White Salmon / Avalanche Gl the weekend before last with Jack McDonald from Vancouver BC. Yes, we had to downclimb the steeper upper section due to lack of snow coverage and rotten snow (large suncups mixed with dirt). It appeared that if we had stayed higher, rather than dropping to the notch by the Pinnacle, we might have been able to ski (or side slip) down where there was more continous snow, but I'd guess that may have changed by now. After downclimbing about 100ft, we were a...
Well done!
I enjoy reading about trip reports from other states. :)
I enjoy reading about trip reports from other states. :)
Lower Ingraham to the Ingrahm flats. Followed by crossing the Cowlitz to Muir. Finally, just the standard way down from Muir, staying to the far right, away from the boot path.
Kam, when are you publishing the Turns All Year illustrated calendar? You've got some very memorable shots there.
Glacier snob. That's alright, I'm a powder snob.
It was a short 6 mile hike from the parking lot up 4,300ft. Apparently there is ice under it that remains all year long. I've definitely skied on a lot less. My august skiing experience looked a lot more like some of Kam's pics.
It was a short 6 mile hike from the parking lot up 4,300ft. Apparently there is ice under it that remains all year long. I've definitely skied on a lot less. My august skiing experience looked a lot more like some of Kam's pics.
Nice work, you were flying! What was your ski route home?
did someone say patch?
my friends (Skip and Chris) and i live for patches, see. oh, here's another, and another....wait, one more,
my friends (Skip and Chris) and i live for patches, see. oh, here's another, and another....wait, one more,
That sure was a nice run underneath the waterfall uh. I regret not bringing a camera. That ribbon of snow to get to it was exciting as well. Nice pics Jerry and Ron. Those steep sections above Golden Gate were a treat on the way down.
But there's risks to climbing with old people; before long many of us had forgotten why we were there, where we were going, and when we had agreed to turn around.
Party like a "Rock Star!!!" 8) 8)
20 years ago it was a whole lot easier ;)
Jeffey - Thanks for reminding me... I guess I need to give that camera another whack; I noticed the last couple of pics on adams were dated that same date. Maybe I bumped it on the hike out. Must be the default date of the operating system, eh?
Mark - A nomination like that from anyone else I'd take with a grain of salt. But from the TR Master? I'm smitten and blushing at the same time. My life is now complete. It can't get any better than this.
Yeah, Robie, skiing that water...
Mark - A nomination like that from anyone else I'd take with a grain of salt. But from the TR Master? I'm smitten and blushing at the same time. My life is now complete. It can't get any better than this.
Yeah, Robie, skiing that water...
Nice snow patch.
We have a special place in our hearts, here in the PNW for patches like that, especially if they endure for weeks or even months and they are close to the car.
How long did you have to carry to get to it?
We have a special place in our hearts, here in the PNW for patches like that, especially if they endure for weeks or even months and they are close to the car.
How long did you have to carry to get to it?
That's ok I'll send em the pictures and tell em it was 5000' .Them kentucky relatives will figure I'm lying for half of it so I'm still ahead 500' or so
Ended up Mt biking with Gary VOgt till dark.
Nice sky in the pics. That, the waterfall,and good friends with beer made my day.
Ended up Mt biking with Gary VOgt till dark.
Nice sky in the pics. That, the waterfall,and good friends with beer made my day.
Now that's a trip report! I particularly like the reference to hopelessly crushed dreams. I nominate this one for the Turns All Year Hall of Fame.
Sounds like fun Ron, especially the carb-replenishing beverages at the end. Though why do all the photos say 6.6.1999 on them? ;-)
Better safe than sorry. I made to around 12,000 feet took around 1 hour 5 minutes from Muir. I decided to go back down, I didn't want to be in a rush from the summit due to limited day light. Next time!!
Thanks Mark, thats all i was curious about. I was refering to the word 'firn' as anual pack but i guess it isnt firn quite yet.
way to get after it i'm jealous.
way to get after it i'm jealous.
Vince and I descended from the crater, ca. 9550 ft, down the Squak on Saturday: I assume that was you on your way up. I was on Rando and Vince was on Tele.
What a fabulous day. . .amazing. We skinned the whole way up and crossed the big crevasse at 8500+ by a rapidly deteriorating snow bridge and timely rope belay. That probably won't be skiable in a week or less, unless you jump. Above and below the snow was great fun, and down at the bottom steep sec...
What a fabulous day. . .amazing. We skinned the whole way up and crossed the big crevasse at 8500+ by a rapidly deteriorating snow bridge and timely rope belay. That probably won't be skiable in a week or less, unless you jump. Above and below the snow was great fun, and down at the bottom steep sec...
I was thinking the weather patterns of spring and early summer had more to do with the SW chute snow quality
Could it be a combination of both above average skier volume and weather patterns? It seems like upper elevations got a good amount of snow in late May thru early/mid June, then it warmed up rapidly not fully consolidating and everyone started hitting the bc. There was probably a higher concentration of skiers then since the weather for a...
Talking to Tom about Olympus got me psyched to try it, perhaps next year. And skiing with Tom and his lightweight gear (and sb on his a couple of weeks earlier) got me to return to my lightweight boots and realize that I had been taking my plastic boots for trips where they were overkill. It is really nice to be able to comfortably hike several miles of trail in ski boots, and not have all of that weight in the pack. Olympus sounds like one of those trips perfectly suited for such lightweight ge...
And of course I hope to remember bug spray. Is that why it's called spray park? ???
My friend who posts on TTips as Walter Sobhcak thought it was called Spray park because climbers go there to spray. ;)