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At the last minute, before my trip to Denali in June 1999, I chose to take a synthetic bag. I used the TNF Darkstar (-40). It was only marginally heavier that the Solar Flare and Inferno (at the time). Bulk wasn't an issue either. I just figured it would be nice to not have to worry about getting it wet from frost in the tent/cooking in the tent/plus dromedary bag filled with hot water going in the bag . My two partners took synthetic as well and we were all happy with the choice. Also, you shouldn't rule out the potential for a couple rainy nights on the Kahiltna in June...

Avy conditions suck everywhere right now. We were up at Baker today, riding lifts mostly. Skied several runs out over the canyon down to the ropeline and that was plenty good. Saw several 2ft. crowns off the Arm and around Hemis. In bounds was muy bueno!

I used to have a pair of R:EXs...until the bases delammed. Once they delamm, chicks will truly dig you

Lift: -180cm Atomic Beta Ride 10.20 rock skis -180cm Atomic SX-11 for Cityleague/groomers -185cm Salomon Pocket Rocket for the deepest Baker days -175cm Salomon Xtra Hot for all around crud bustin' and less than 12" new Backcountry: -182cm Rossi B2/Freeride binding -178cm Rossi B3/Freeride binding Sand: -191cm Dynastar Speed SF

Simmer down guys! Not to worry, it didn't go. We were moving fast and well on pace to nail it, but windslabs kept us on our toes! Left MP 20 at 10pm, back to cars just before 7am... Nap time!

Tempting : Aerial Photo

There probably won't be much, if any, snow until you get to the Roush/Eldorado divide. Having been in there in Summer and Winter, I wouldn't bother with skis unless you can ski the boulder fields . Since you can't right now, I'd go with snow shoes if I were you.

Hey Ross, Check your PMs...

Send a PM to AllYouCanEat. He was just there this weekend.

Cracked, how would you know? Do you have some sort of first hand experience?

Yeah, for the most part, you could ride all the way to the trailhead. There were a couple very short spots where you'd have to hop off your bike for a second. Either way, on foot didn't take very long...but on the way out it sure would have been nice to coast all the way back to the car! What really needs to happen is for someone to dedicate a weekend to cutting backsome of the branches and limbs that are over the road. Apparently, the powers that be aren't feeding any trail park pass funds to this road.

Out of curiousity, at what elevation did you hit decent snowpack in May? Thanks!

Climb: Snowking Mountain-Northeast Route Date of Climb: 10/2-3/2004 Trip Report: Nice fall conditioning hike! Colors are really nice right now. DEEELUXX camping to be had at Cyclone Lakes. Amazing views the entire way once you are out of the woods and on to the ridge. Full TR and photos: http://www.alpineslider.com/snowking.htm Gear Notes: Ice axe for glacier descent. If you stay on the rocks, you won't need diddly squat. Approach Notes: Road 1570 is washed out at about 1,300ft. leaving about 3 miles of road to hike.

Here's a TR If you send the author an email, he might tell you where the trailhead is.

I don't know how old your dad is vs. how old he thinks he is, but I doubt his fracture will heal very well if he keeps punishing his body. Not giving it time to heal properly could also lead to painful arthritis later in life. I'm pretty stubborn myself, but when it comes to recovering from an injury, I simply will not knowingly beat on my body while I'm healing. That said, you can't force him to do anything that he doesn't want to do. If you haven't already, let him know you're worried about the long term consequences and that you would hate to see this injury interfere with his activity later in life.

For a fatty BC rig, I use the Rossignol B3 with freerides...waaay more stability than the PR. I own PRs as an alpine rig and like them alot, in fact they are my primary ski when at a ski area or lift served BC. The thing you will want to be careful about with the PRs is this: they don't have much stability at speed, they LOVE TO TURN!!! So, depending on your skiing style, you'll either love them or hate them! The B3 is a solid ski! If you like big fast swoopers, you should check them out. Here's to the coming season

...only if you are able to ski away from the scene of the crime.

...yeah, if you don't tell us how much snow, we'll have no choice but to do mean things to your picket

no, but I'm curious too. a few of us will be heading up the Easton on Saturday...inquiring minds want to know!

here is a 3 week old TR from the Boulder Park route: TR I'm sure it's a bit more melted out now and the headwall is probably a bit icer, but it should all still be good

From my descent back in 1999, I recall it to be a pretty consistant 45 degrees...maybe a little steeper right off the top...Then near 50 degrees through our cliff variation at the bottom. Actually on par with the Park HW, just longer and a little more exposure. Here is my TR from then: 1999 TR I look forward to seeing your TR and pics, Sky.

According to MORA website, opening tomorrow, July 2nd!!!!

I just called the park this morning and they are currently working to have the road open by the weekend, but cannot confirm it.

Jason likes to tilt both ways...his pictures, that is.

Here's our TR that fleblebleb was talking about: web page If your partner hasn't done any glacier skiing, then maybe take a look at the SW chutes with access from the south spur. Otherwise, a more moderate line like the White Salmon might be good, as Jason said. That would also get you away from the masses.