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Thanks for inspiring report! Great pics as usual.
how was driving Sunrise Mine Rd? A recent report on WTA.org made it sound like there were some washouts that only a high-clearance vehicle could handle- curious if you think an Outback would have any problems.
Beast!
Yeah one of these days I need to do a big line to be "cool like Carl"😄
Yeah one of these days I need to do a big line to be "cool like Carl"😄
http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2016-05-04.0050882937
Edit: ^ he beat me to it.
Edit: ^ he beat me to it.
wta.org has recent trip reports from Ellinor.
I don't know but I have that same question about Silver Peak. The chute is cool on Ellinor but I kind of like the summer trail route for a more wide open shred. Respectively we may just have to go and find out!
great photos and report!
Indeed! You just made my heart beat faster... I've looked at all of those peaks, longing to ski. Some day soon!!!
Oh man, That was funny... and
1. I have a new favorite song
2. The yellow bird out of nowhere was amazing!
1. I have a new favorite song
2. The yellow bird out of nowhere was amazing!
Thank you, Dan! I have some ideas how to do even it better ;) For starters, spend 4 days to a week. Skip Deception and just ski all around - so much incredible terrain. The slopes in Deception Basin, Fricaba, Hal Foss, and Mystery peaks looked fantastic. This place is a gem and the views are incredible.
Amazingly Kül!!! I love that place and you two did it right. Thanks for the beta.
Charlie, I am not sure if I understand your statements about the deproach route. Did you head out via the valley below the N. side of Ragged Ridge past Kitling Peak and Lake, but not all the way around to the Easy Pass trail, just straight out to the road? I have wondered about cornice hazards on the back of the ridge in there.
Any chance you, or anyone else up on Silver Star last weekend, retrieved an ice axe left at the top? I didn't realize I forgot to reattach it to my bag until I got back to the car. If you found it, PM me. Thanks.
Zap, after what happened last time, you go skiing in the rain/fog, in a known pollen area! I am beginning to question your judgement, buddy. I may head over to the the Teanaway area next couple days (will still bring pollen kit, which is basically a small bottle of Goo Gone and some rags), but have not heard of any pollen there. Obama is trying to get funding for the pollen early warning system, but can't get it through congress.
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Wow. What did the snow level look like on the S side of Ingalls Creek (N side of Teanaway peaks) and around Ingalls Lake and Headlight Basin/Fortune? Trying to decide on a destination for the weekend next week.
Coverage looked pretty decent a week ago. It looked like most northern aspects still had snow down to Ingalls Creek. We didn't get a view...
Wow. What did the snow level look like on the S side of Ingalls Creek (N side of Teanaway peaks) and around Ingalls Lake and Headlight Basin/Fortune? Trying to decide on a destination for the weekend next week.
I have a theory on The overnight hikers that fucked the parking In LoT4.
I think they were told to park, front of car along snow wall. My guess is their leader figured 150 cars lined up side by side front facing would make towing away difficult.
So they lined em up along the entire wall instead of lumping the cars next to the trail.
Summit Corp. was useless in assistance to it's guests.
I think they were told to park, front of car along snow wall. My guess is their leader figured 150 cars lined up side by side front facing would make towing away difficult.
So they lined em up along the entire wall instead of lumping the cars next to the trail.
Summit Corp. was useless in assistance to it's guests.
Thanks Glenn...that's what I meant...the nw slope that empties into bean basin. I'm hoping I can still cross the creek there where the upper basin opens up.
Erin and Kurt - this is a good trip!
Thanks for the report. I finally have a chance to get out for a few days next week and I was hoping to do some skiing in that area so this is very helpful.
author=androolus link=topic=36431.msg148481#msg148481 date=1462401891]Skied the NW shoulder Monday before dropping into the basin on continuous if mushy snow(skied off the summit ~4:15). It's going fast. We had to hike more than an hour(Oh, the humanity!) from the trail head before hitting skiable snow where the upper basin opens up.
How does the SW face of Earl peak look? Does it still have snow?
Well considering there were a lot of people who appeared to be using crampons for the first time I would say not that difficult. Around 15 steps on all fours with crampons and axe. There is a nice trough at the base to provide some added comfort.
Haha, this post just changed my day for the better. Man I needed that laugh. Think the soundtrack may be my favorite.
How does the SW face of Earl peak look? Does it still have snow?
I never be able to listen to that song the same way again 8)
I love that area! I went in there a couple years ago. Sounds like conditions are similar to when I went in. I am looking for a destination for the weekend of the 14th and am thinking this might be too cooked out.
My report from 2014 is here: https://langleybackcountry.com/2014/05/18/delayed-gratification/
My report from 2014 is here: https://langleybackcountry.com/2014/05/18/delayed-gratification/
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Looked like a beautiful day, though maybe warmer than ideal?
Actually, the temperature was quite comfortable (it was breezy), and the snow didn't over-soften too much. For early May, I think the snow this year is more consolidated than normal.
... and I showed that guy how to open a beer with another beer after which he asked, "What do you do when you only have one beer left?" Obviously you go to the store for more!
Glad you and the other uphill-inclined folks enjoyed the Lot 4 festivities. The group returning from an overnight glacier skills course was less enthusiastic about being parked in...
Glad you and the other uphill-inclined folks enjoyed the Lot 4 festivities. The group returning from an overnight glacier skills course was less enthusiastic about being parked in...
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We weren't sure exactly where the summit of Big C was, but getting up there without some serious technical climbing didn't look possible.
I think the Volken guidebook is wrong in its description of Big Chiwaukum. Once you pass the east spur of Point 7804, there is no route up the east side of Big C that doesn't involve serious technical climbing. Plus, mos...
Nice effort all. Looked like a beautiful day, though maybe warmer than ideal?
I just logged into my TAY account for the first time in four years to let you know that you bros are A DAMNED INSPIRATION. Thank you for making my day!
Congratulations on the historic feat. Has Pit Viper called to offer sponsorship yet? (Seriously)
A tip of the Tandem Tele OR sombreros to our Alpine Tandem bros for a job well done.
The film is downright riveting!
The film is downright riveting!
Pollen kit =good idea
Ive been dogged by Pollen the last 4 tours. Paradise glacier on monday was not so bad but I'm cleaning bases now fo rthe 4th time. Baker Coleman pinnacle for sure below tree line. But worse of all was Snoqualomie area low elevation. But then again
Ive been dogged by Pollen the last 4 tours. Paradise glacier on monday was not so bad but I'm cleaning bases now fo rthe 4th time. Baker Coleman pinnacle for sure below tree line. But worse of all was Snoqualomie area low elevation. But then again
Glad people are enjoying it,
I'll try and answer what I can -
Keg- Was our dear friend Roger hailing from the streets of Georgetown brewery,
There will be a follow-up video to recap on the love story that brought two wildly amature skiers together to form a unity that was far greater than each could have accomplished individually, covering the lengthy processing of finding such a partner and the hardships the relationships endured that ultimately strength...
I'll try and answer what I can -
Keg- Was our dear friend Roger hailing from the streets of Georgetown brewery,
There will be a follow-up video to recap on the love story that brought two wildly amature skiers together to form a unity that was far greater than each could have accomplished individually, covering the lengthy processing of finding such a partner and the hardships the relationships endured that ultimately strength...
Skinning and turning is one thing; I want video of a kick turn! :D
Hilarious and very well done. Can I ask (really, should I) how this idea got started?
This is funny enough and filmed well enough (to my eye at least), I imagined it as a Banff Film Festival entry.
Great to see you up there Lowell - glad you guys had a good day in the mountains. A couple notes for those doing the traverse S to N in the future - the N bowl of Snowgrass is relatively steep but probably takes a bit of time off the traverse as opposed to the lower pass further to the East. We dropped into the bowl from a notch around 80 meters or so E of the true summit after looking around for a shallower entrance. Skiing off the summit of Snowgrass would have required more guts than we had t...
You would think we would have learned by now to always bring a "pollen kit" along this time of year, since you never know when it will strike! But, did you try my emergency technique where you sit way back in your boots and crank the tips up Wayne Wong-style and then go flying down the hill on the tails of your skis, out of control, until you hit something or your quads fail?
Thanks guys!
We talked about skiing Cannon, but it would have added a day (and I only had 5 days since I had to work on Sunday). It would be pretty easy to add Enchantment and McClellan Peaks in there too from a basecamp on the plateau...collect all 10!
My pack weighed 33lbs when we left, plus water. The pack certainly was a bit heavy when we were carrying skis and boots on the approach/descent, but was otherwise great for moving in the hills. The key bivy strategy was to c...
We talked about skiing Cannon, but it would have added a day (and I only had 5 days since I had to work on Sunday). It would be pretty easy to add Enchantment and McClellan Peaks in there too from a basecamp on the plateau...collect all 10!
My pack weighed 33lbs when we left, plus water. The pack certainly was a bit heavy when we were carrying skis and boots on the approach/descent, but was otherwise great for moving in the hills. The key bivy strategy was to c...
Man what a fantastic tour! So many possibilities I bet it was difficult to decide. Just on Mt. Cashmere alone, you have so many descent options. Throw in a summit on Cannon Mtn and you would have tagged 8, 8k peaks on this tour!
Well done you two and thanks for posting the TR and photos!
Kurt, I'd love it if you could share the mundane details like pack weight, bivi methods and food to pull off this tour. Comfort to mobility ratio.
Thanks!
Well done you two and thanks for posting the TR and photos!
Kurt, I'd love it if you could share the mundane details like pack weight, bivi methods and food to pull off this tour. Comfort to mobility ratio.
Thanks!
I went yesterday, left the parking lot before 8:30 but cut my tour short when I was getting 6-inch pole penetration with little effort and roller balls on every turn on Bundy's; if I had known you were going to prepare the Golden Gate slope like that I might have continued up Mazama to McClure LOL
I'm really glad the two of you found each other. There are not a lot of dudes I'd want to lock into a pair of skis with (none, actually), many proud tandem descents are surely in your future, stay hydrated.
Thanks for the post. Looks like a cool trip.
I would not have thought to hook it all the way around to Mt Cashmere.
I would not have thought to hook it all the way around to Mt Cashmere.