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Gaper_Jeffey some buddies and I toured the Burroughs on Saturday. Observation: 3rd had enough snow to ride/ski climbers left from the summit down to the 2nd/3rd saddle. 2nd had no continuous lines from the top but had some fingers that could be reached with a little scramble. 1st looked grim. Like Ron mentioned, get there within the next few days, but after asking yourself if it's worth the hike. With this weeks forcast you may want to install a fin on your ski and or board cause there will...
Jeffey - Well, we didn't actually go out to Burroughs this year, but from the sounds of the reports of those who did, I'd guess that the Burroughs are in the same situation.
Wow sounds like an amazing time Ron!! I look forward to seeing the photos!
Yikes! Does this statement apply to the Burroughs or just Dege Pk?
the snow is really going fast. I kinda doubt there will be much there to work with by next weekend.
Yikes! Does this statement apply to the Burroughs or just Dege Pk?
Sorry we missed you, JP.
Now I owe you a hotdog ;)
Now I owe you a hotdog ;)
Glad your back came back to life and you found corn heaven! Sounds great! Take care - Jerry
Sky's photos from this trip can be seen here:
http://staff.washington.edu/skykilo/BakerBlitz/BakerBlitz.html (Park Headwall)
and,
http://staff.washington.edu/skykilo/BakerBlitz/ChuteCorey.html (Chute over by the Boulder)
http://staff.washington.edu/skykilo/BakerBlitz/BakerBlitz.html (Park Headwall)
and,
http://staff.washington.edu/skykilo/BakerBlitz/ChuteCorey.html (Chute over by the Boulder)
Good to see you to J.P.! Yeah- I just hang around in parking lots until active members of TAY come around therefore it looks like I accually hike and ski. From what I hear skiing was a very good day at Sunrise and this morning looks very good -out my window -clear skies. Well-Time to go out and hang out in the parking lot! Have a great day and hope to see some of you folks at the Chute Fest! The snow won't last long!
JDB
JDB
Hey Dwayne,
Coverage is a bit spotty now. I think there would be too much on/off/on of ski's for my liking right now. The south slopes of Hagan looked a bit dry too, but perhaps the right gullies could be found to make it go. There were some snow fingers going up. The traverse would be really sweet in May (or earlier), or maybe early June in a better snow year.
Coverage is a bit spotty now. I think there would be too much on/off/on of ski's for my liking right now. The south slopes of Hagan looked a bit dry too, but perhaps the right gullies could be found to make it go. There were some snow fingers going up. The traverse would be really sweet in May (or earlier), or maybe early June in a better snow year.
Zeno,
I didnt really know where you guys went when we saw you on Sunday. Looks pretty cool on the map as well as in the foto. How would the coverage be for the BAcon Haggan Blum traverse?
DWayne
Mark: Thanks for the offer.
Wickstad: I'm not aware that the peak in the foreground has a name.
The terrain inspires more trips.
To cross Eliot creek we carefully hiked across a snowbridge which was near where the new trail that crosses Eliot creek is. Also near where we crossed the snowbridge was the new wooden summertime bridge which was laying in the dirt, not installed. I bet once they open the road they'll install that bridge pretty quickly.
If the USFS indeed opens the road, the forecast improves, I get caught up in my work and all the stars align properly I will probably be at da 'dome again this weekend.
If the USFS indeed opens the road, the forecast improves, I get caught up in my work and all the stars align properly I will probably be at da 'dome again this weekend.
Here's an idea.
How about taking the round the mountain trail, booting the SW chutes, and avoiding 19 out of 20 circus animals altogether ;).
I'm only half kidding about the route. I have an overhead (can't spell aireal) photo of Adams that I swear has a boot pack all the way up the SW chutes.
How about taking the round the mountain trail, booting the SW chutes, and avoiding 19 out of 20 circus animals altogether ;).
I'm only half kidding about the route. I have an overhead (can't spell aireal) photo of Adams that I swear has a boot pack all the way up the SW chutes.
It's melting out that fast, huh? Damn, so much for another north side trip. >:(
Might hit the chutes this weekend, though.
Might hit the chutes this weekend, though.
With the high temperatures and prevailing high winds, the snow is melting out quickly - the road to Cold Springs campground is all clear now except for a patch about 50 feet from the parking lot (which one of the 3 cars in the lot Tuesday managed to get high-centered on). There is (as of Wednesday 4:00 PM) about a 2 mile skiboot hike from the TH to skinnable snow, you might consider bringing some trail runners. Also the rock bands between the SW Chutes and the trail are much barer than last week...
Hey Gaper,
Awesome Pic. If the weatherpeoples are wrong for the weekend, I'll be heading to the dome. You didn't mention anything about crossing the Eliot runoff, so I assume its well covered. Any issues there though? Thanks,
Awesome Pic. If the weatherpeoples are wrong for the weekend, I'll be heading to the dome. You didn't mention anything about crossing the Eliot runoff, so I assume its well covered. Any issues there though? Thanks,
This is a fairly popular playground for Bellinghamsters. In fact, we often joke about writing the definitive guidebook, 101 Favorite Ski Descents on Goat Mountain
Indeed; I first saw this line while traversing a ridge near Winchester Mountain ~6 years ago, when I used to live in Bellingham. Goat is a great snow playground readily accessible from B'ham, although I didn't have backcountry ski gear to enjoy it at the time ...
My previous comment wasn't intended to bash anyone, sorry if it did. It was just good old forum satire. It actually had more to do with the total number of people on the route that day and maybe the non skier/snowboarder types.
I do know the distinction between skill and vanity and obviously I was not the first explorer on the mountain.
I do know the distinction between skill and vanity and obviously I was not the first explorer on the mountain.
Yep - Jim's right.
I skied Adams a half a dozen times before I skied the SW Chutes.
And if you want to camp higher on the mountain it does not make it very convenient to ski the SW Chutes.
I skied Adams a half a dozen times before I skied the SW Chutes.
And if you want to camp higher on the mountain it does not make it very convenient to ski the SW Chutes.
Very nice.
I wish I had a map with me here at the office.
What do you call that peak in the foreground?
Last week Lowell Skoog posted a report about skiing the Watson Traverse. I meant to ask him if that was the same person Mt. Watson is named for. In fact I meant to ask him that when he put on his show in Bellingham.
I really like that photo. Thanks for posting it.
I wish I had a map with me here at the office.
What do you call that peak in the foreground?
Last week Lowell Skoog posted a report about skiing the Watson Traverse. I meant to ask him if that was the same person Mt. Watson is named for. In fact I meant to ask him that when he put on his show in Bellingham.
I really like that photo. Thanks for posting it.
Hackles down, everyone! ;)
I don't think it was quite "bashing," nor do I think it odd or surprising that a large number of folks follow the easier and more straightforward route. "Adventure" is relative to one's own sense of limits. And some people just have fun on mellow terrain while getting a bit gripped on steeper slopes (again, steep is relative, eh? SW chutes are just about right for me now, but would have been too much the first time I skied Adams).
I don't think it was quite "bashing," nor do I think it odd or surprising that a large number of folks follow the easier and more straightforward route. "Adventure" is relative to one's own sense of limits. And some people just have fun on mellow terrain while getting a bit gripped on steeper slopes (again, steep is relative, eh? SW chutes are just about right for me now, but would have been too much the first time I skied Adams).
Nice photo! I'm always meaning to get up there "one of these days," but by all indications it will never happen. I do know someone who claims to have worked out all the best routes in that area, and could probably put you in touch if you intend to make a specialty out of it.
Thanks for the report.
Mark
Thanks for the report.
Mark
Nice photo, spirited report...though the guy credited with the circus animal remark shouldn't bash his estimate of the 95% of those that chose not to follow his route. Please note the distinction between skill and vanity.Oh PUh-lease. 'Bashing'? Give me a break. It IS strange how the vast majority of people do the same thing, when solitude and adventure (relative, of course) can be found a few paces away.
Nice photo, spirited report...though the guy credited with the circus animal remark shouldn't bash his estimate of the 95% of those that chose not to follow his route. Please note the distinction between skill and vanity.
That was the most fun I've had on skis ...EVER.
nice pics gang, mine are at.
http://community.webshots.com/album/154753629ngccuc
nice pics gang, mine are at.
http://community.webshots.com/album/154753629ngccuc
I ,also find it interesting the gully is still so full of snow...(check out Kam's pic on web site) We skied it as an exit last year, mid-june, and it was a little dangerous....once those bridges start to go, and rock/dirt connects wall to wall, it is loose and sketchy. A nightmare of mine is to get sucked down the gorge by the water and trapped under the next snow bridge/tunnel...Don't let this happen to you!
This is a fairly popular playground for Bellinghamsters. In fact, we often joke about writing the definitive guidebook, 101 Favorite Ski Descents on Goat Mountain (possibly available in a matched set with 101 Favorite Ski Descents on Mt. Herman).
I'm amazed that the gully still goes, considering it was looking fairly marginal more than 6 weeks ago. FWIW, there is serious rock and icefall hazard at times in the gully itself, so don't dilly-dally. It is poss...
I'm amazed that the gully still goes, considering it was looking fairly marginal more than 6 weeks ago. FWIW, there is serious rock and icefall hazard at times in the gully itself, so don't dilly-dally. It is poss...
Holy cow. That is some STRANGE looking June snow. And you're right about the runnels; based on your shot there, other than the debris way lower, that snow is looking mightysmooth compared to last year or the year before. Must get up there, and will, IF the Curse of the Crap Weather On Weekends Only we've been having all too often last couple months doesn't kill my plans yet again.
Kevin & Skip:
the most straightforward approach, i think, is to go up the gully. my advice is to start at the first major switchback before the road climbs to Twin Lakes (~1 mile from the Tomyhoi TH), drop down a few hundred feet, then contour left until you reach the drainage. there's plenty of snow left to boot from there, but keep your eyes open for 'thin' bridges over the rushing water. you'll climb for about 700-800 ft. before the gully expands. from there, the terrain eases o...
the most straightforward approach, i think, is to go up the gully. my advice is to start at the first major switchback before the road climbs to Twin Lakes (~1 mile from the Tomyhoi TH), drop down a few hundred feet, then contour left until you reach the drainage. there's plenty of snow left to boot from there, but keep your eyes open for 'thin' bridges over the rushing water. you'll climb for about 700-800 ft. before the gully expands. from there, the terrain eases o...
Gaper, Great trip. The Snowdome is a wonderful area,especially descending the Langille Bowls down to the wildflowers at the Timberline trail. :)
Is there a contact source as to when the road to Cloud Cap is open ? Zap
Indeed Snowdome is a wonderful area. To get up to date road conditions you can call the Hood River ranger district @ (541) 352-6002. I actually just called them and they told me they hope to have the road open this week...
Kevin,
The Twin-Lakes approach is what we initially had considered, but that was largely because the ridge from between there and Goat was snow-free. I've been wondering whether it would be sketchy with snow on it, as it's rather exposed.
Thoughts, Kam?
The Twin-Lakes approach is what we initially had considered, but that was largely because the ridge from between there and Goat was snow-free. I've been wondering whether it would be sketchy with snow on it, as it's rather exposed.
Thoughts, Kam?
Aha, excellent trip Kam! I was just below you all on the Nooksack Cirque trail... (no skiing, just trail maintennance with the WTA and photographing a hidden waterfall...)
Chris, Skip, you'all can join me next time up there - been looking at the north side since hiking to Winchester last octomber.
Kam - can you recommend climbing up the gully from the Twin Lakes road? A traverse from Twin Lakes might also be fun...
Chris, Skip, you'all can join me next time up there - been looking at the north side since hiking to Winchester last octomber.
Kam - can you recommend climbing up the gully from the Twin Lakes road? A traverse from Twin Lakes might also be fun...
How long was your approach? I skied that bowl with my dad in March; we had to approach from the snopark, and the flats were miserable. It's a nice ski, though.
Gaper, Great trip. The Snowdome is a wonderful area,especially descending the Langille Bowls down to the wildflowers at the Timberline trail. :)
Is there a contact source as to when the road to Cloud Cap is open ? Zap
Is there a contact source as to when the road to Cloud Cap is open ? Zap
"why so angry inside?" said the little boy.
no friends on a powder day.
powder snow is hero snow.
corn snow is hero snow.
then, 'no friends on a corn snow day'.
QED. ;D
no friends on a powder day.
powder snow is hero snow.
corn snow is hero snow.
then, 'no friends on a corn snow day'.
QED. ;D
"Nice terrain, Kamster.
You sure do know how to find the goods";
Kam- I second Skip's comments...remember who initially showed you those goods last year ???
Poacher!
You sure do know how to find the goods";
Kam- I second Skip's comments...remember who initially showed you those goods last year ???
Poacher!
"Nice terrain, Kamster. You sure do know how to find the goods"
Seriously - however did you come up with such a sneaky place to ski? Sure looked fun!
You're dead to me.
Seriously - however did you come up with such a sneaky place to ski? Sure looked fun!
You're dead to me.
Those cornices look tasty for jumping off of.
Thanks Kam for the great pictures. Was really fun! Many other places to check out up there. In the mean time, let's get our CheesWax patented :-)
Thanks for sharing your photos. Nice job you guys. First it's "Jarvis Jelly" and now "CheeseWax", what next? ;D ;D
Nice report Kam, looks like a good spot. 8)
Wow, lots of people up there. Too bad I was feeling miserable enough to skip the summit proper. Ah, well, that doesn't weigh on my mind much. ;)
Glad you liked the TR, Jeff.
Glad you liked the TR, Jeff.
Nice terrain, Kamster.
You sure do know how to find the goods; looks like you skied your pants off, eh? ;)
You sure do know how to find the goods; looks like you skied your pants off, eh? ;)
Kam, you were the only thing that Ned and I had in common...well almost...
Anyway...to unmask myself...you may know me better as one of the 'Pajama Boys' from Sorcerer Lake Lodge...
;)
Anyway...to unmask myself...you may know me better as one of the 'Pajama Boys' from Sorcerer Lake Lodge...
;)
Troll and Jen,
It was nice meeting you both and thanks for the use of your shovel, although I don't recall if I ever used it or not.
And there is nothing like "stadium seating" to take in the zoo like atmosphere of the south route, especially when you're a wise ass in the back row.
Joshua
It was nice meeting you both and thanks for the use of your shovel, although I don't recall if I ever used it or not.
And there is nothing like "stadium seating" to take in the zoo like atmosphere of the south route, especially when you're a wise ass in the back row.
Joshua
The picture is a cropping of this shot:
http://media.admcs.wwu.edu/video/test/adams/adams.JPG.
It was taken last Sunday morning at about 11 AM from Highway 23. The skiing on the SW chutes should last into July.
http://media.admcs.wwu.edu/video/test/adams/adams.JPG.
It was taken last Sunday morning at about 11 AM from Highway 23. The skiing on the SW chutes should last into July.
Joe, did you get a look at any of the northside runs up there - Sourdough Chutes or 1st-2nd Burroughs - as far as coverage? Also, what does the coverage look like in the meadows around the lodge now?
Great shot, Tim! Is it correct to assume that the photo was taken this past weekend (just trying to imagine how long the coverage will last - hopefully until I have a chance to get down there)?
Jon: Congrats on getting your son out for his first BC turns! My 5 year old could probably keep the hiking pace, but his skiing would keep him on the sidelines, at this point. Yahoo for another TAY'er!!!
GregLange
GregLange
Great bike pics, MadDog. You certainly seemed to make good use of your weekend even tho you weren't skiing with us.
JW you got some pretty good shots, too.
Oh, wait, Jerry, we forgot to tell them about the new "Skip the Cliffs" name you came up with for that new line the Skipper described.
JW you got some pretty good shots, too.
Oh, wait, Jerry, we forgot to tell them about the new "Skip the Cliffs" name you came up with for that new line the Skipper described.
Neat TR on your site Paul, thanks! And I'm glad no one was hurt.
Not only did Jim see Amar and, I believe, Cyril? (apologies in advance if I'm confusing names) on the summit, he also saw me, jshefftz and Ben Shefftz (aka Walter Sobchak). I introduced myself to Amar after I recognized his red gaiters and red denalis. He told me they planed to ski the Avalanche glacier. Our party ski...
BTW, Jim said he thought he saw Amar on the summit today.
Not only did Jim see Amar and, I believe, Cyril? (apologies in advance if I'm confusing names) on the summit, he also saw me, jshefftz and Ben Shefftz (aka Walter Sobchak). I introduced myself to Amar after I recognized his red gaiters and red denalis. He told me they planed to ski the Avalanche glacier. Our party ski...