Lambone

haha, I thought about posting that earlier this morning...

I posted this question in another thread, but thought I'd try again. My In-Laws live in the Kalamath Basin just south of Crater Lake, is there any known Ice around there? Crater Lake is pretty high in elevation, and I saw lots of Basalt cliffs from the road on the drive in, seemed like Ice was a possibilty, but I couldn't see any from the car. Any info or insight would be great, Thanks.

http://www.nwog.org/reports/120901big4ice.htm Gaper TR with a bit of usefull information. [ 11-26-2002, 03:13 PM: Message edited by: Lambone ]

Do a google search, plenty of info out there. It was definatly blue ice in places, but alot of firm snow as well.

quote: Originally posted by crank_sloper: Where is the love? You're TR is extremely hardcore, nice job, but looks like leashless is an expensive hobby!

quote: Originally posted by bolt clipper: I think I might have met you. Were you with the two other guys and a two dogs? I was the dorky-looking kid in the blue and yellow jacket. Yeah that was us... We would have offered you guys a ride on our TR, but we had to get our fill in before dark, sorry. Looked like you guys were still havin fun... Looks like ya got some new tools there! I saw you guys on the tooth a few weeks ago as well.

You shoulda soloed it Norman. Every move is secure...

Self-rescue clinic tonight at VW at 7:30, 5$ see ya there.

I can imagine a Washington Ice guide book full of pictures of running water!

Sugary snow turns to cement very quickly in the Sierras. I'd bring snowshoes, my parents have a foot in their yard in Lake Tahoe, about 6,000ft. Go for it, should be a good trip. Watch for avalanches.

Leashless snowshoes, the wave of the future

Yuppi shoes look cool!

quote: Originally posted by bolt clipper: Thanks Lambone, I didn't get to climb much more anyways, as I sliced my finger open. At least I learned something: ice tools are sharp! I should stick to the gym. Better than your forehead!

Big 4 yesterday, it was steep and fun. Now I hurt.

Had a fun time out there today. No snow to speak of. Mabye above 5,00ft or so. There are some fun steep lines to be had for sure, super pumpy. [ 11-23-2002, 07:54 PM: Message edited by: Lambone ]

quote: Originally posted by Escaladora: Lambone - the road doesn't really need to be plowed to the reservoir, it isn't currently. WRITE TODAY! Escaladora, Yeah, it isn't plowed currently. But it once was. I forget when, I think back in the 80's for a season or two, heard about it from an older local. But I tink it would be great for the whole town if it was plowed to the resivoir. Then acess to all recreation in the canyon would not be limited to those with high clearence vehicles or snowmobiles...i.e. college bums with old beat up Subarus. Sure there would be more users in Hyalite. But I think there is room... Enjoy the ice, see ya in December!

quote: Originally posted by RobBob: Was this a one-day survey? The website is 'not found' this morning. quote: But I don't support a ban on an activity that's been going on for generations. Freeclimb, you must be talking about families whose branches are mighty close together on the family tree! RobBob, It doesn't work because glen put a coma in the end of the adress, delete the coma and it works.

quote: Originally posted by rbw1966: Only? Really? I'm tentatively planning to visit Hyalite and am interested in access information. I can't imagine an area a snowmobile can go that I cant access on skis, albeit at a greater disadvantage time-wise. Silver Chord is in Yellowstone. You could ski in, but it would make it a overnight trip for sure, perhaps multiple nights.

freeclimb9, Not that Yellowstone is an untouched wilderness, but snowmobiles do have environmental impacts in Yellowstone, like afecting Bison migration patterns and such. And snowmobiles pollute much more than most cars. It's a touchy subject though, because the economy of towns like West Yellowstone are almost soley dependent on the Snowmoblie industry in the winter. And the Silver Chord (a sweet ice climb) can only be approached via snowmobile.

quote: Originally posted by specialed: Between Washington and BC there is the best alpine granite in the country. Yeah there's lots of alpine choss but there's also better rock here than in the Sierras. Sierras and Winds over Cascades

at least you have a job

quote: Originally posted by gapertimmy: there is nothing more american than riding sleds, drinking schmidt, and littering in the backcountry. c'mon now, let the sleds stay! Tim, Ya know, I also like riding on snowmobiles, hell its fun as shit, and they get you places quick. The problem is the extent of unchecked snowmobile use within the park. Seriously, it's like a freeway in LA out there. With those kinds of numbers, the impact is just too great.It's bad for the environment, and for other park users who enjoy some peace and quiet.

quote: Originally posted by iain: Mt. Theilsen Ice climbs that is, waterfall...

Where is that? Oregon I assume... You guys know if there are any climbs near Crater Lake area?