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    Cascade Pass Road Conditions?

    in Climber's Board

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    Whodgman...

     

    Planning a trip up the same route this weekend. Not sure how the whole permitting thing will work out for us though. I know that they allow about 5 permits (good for a party of 6?) a day. We're planning on staying Sat. night in B. basin & would prefer to avoid not getting a permit &/or poaching a camp spot.

     

    Anyway, depending on the size of your party & if/when you plan to overnight in B. basin, any chance you could tack on 2 or 3 additional members to your party (only for permit reasons) when you go to register? My concern is that by the time we show up to register when the ranger station opens Sat. morning, all permits will already be gone.

    Sahale Peak...still skiable?

    in North Cascades

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    Was in the area last wkend. Snow from just below summit rocks to timberline (if you cut to right side of ridge before it levels out). Might have to walk over exposed rocks on ridge for a bit in order to continue right & then ski around grassy patches into the larger snowfield that will take you into the trees. Might not be totally worth it though...

    Mt. Garibaldi

    in Climber's Board

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    Did it wkend of June 1/2. It was possible to almost drive up to the end of the Brohm ridge jeep road (4200ft), though a more direct ascent route appears to head straight up through the forest from the logging operation @ the last switchback. Lots of snow/slush to the edge of the warren glacier. Crevasses posed little problems & the 'shrund crossing was a non-issue.

    Snoqualmie mtn.

    in Climber's Board

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    Any word as to the current snow stability, say in the slot colouir on Snoq mtn? Am mulling over hiking up & skiing down this Sat. Also, how obvious/easy is it to gain the ridge in order to return back down into the Alp valley? Cornices?

    Voile Split Decision vs. Burton Frontier or Custom split board

    in The Gear Critic

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    I rented a Burton Split 66 not too long ago & have absolutely nothing bad to say about the way it rode in either soft or hard snow conditions. Duh! It's a Burton.

    However, futsing around with the binding setup can be a royal pain in the ass...especially in freezing temps w/ limited fingertip feel. Also, the Burton setup allows for only one stance width. The Voiles & Priors on the other hand are adjustable. I've seen a friend use his Voile setup, & although it is possible to lose or break the pin it seems less of a hassle to convert from skis to board. If it's jammed with snow, you can kick the damn thing into place...not so w/ the Burton setup. Then again, on the plus side for Burton, there is no pin to lose as all parts are integrated into the binding system.

    I would personally go for the Prior boards ( www.priorsnowboards.com )which might be slightly heavier but are torsionally stiffer than the Voile's. Priors use the Voile binding system. They are also a heck of a lot cheaper than Burton.

    Splitters tend to be a drag when numerous ups & downs are involved. It is also impossible to ski w/ soft boots & bindings...though it may be possible w/ plate bindings & touring boots. Can't lock the heel down though.

    Backcountry Skiing Snoqualmie Pass

    in Alpine Lakes

    Posted

    I encountered the same problem trying to get over the ridge. It was next to impossible to hike (forget skinning) up to the col as the final 20ft or so are too steep in all the fresh pow. I was swimming up to my arm pits when I finally gave up. Ended up returning the way I came. Shitty.

    Peaks viewable from Van (airport).

    in Climber's Board

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    Was up in Vancouver(BC) this weekend & was treated to crisp sunset views of Mt. Baker. There were several other peaks North-ish of Baker, & I imagine the one to the immediate left was probably Shuksan. There were others further left however that I'm not sure about...especially one prominent all-white triangular peak. Ideas? Also, there was a very apparent complex of peaks South-ish of Baker...Whitehorse/3Fingers?

    Sulphide Glacier Info?

    in North Cascades

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    Ditto to what fleblebleb said. I was up there this past Sat. The glacier is in pretty good condition...not terribly direct though easily navigable. We made it to about 7500ft & turned back thanks to some less than desireable weather. From what I could tell from my vantage point this past Sun/Mon, Shuksan was out in all its glory again...that's just how it goes I guess. Anyway, 'am looking for someone to go back up there this Thursday with.

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