Gaper_Jeffy

Ohh I was being sarcastic--though skis would be convenient for descending an alternative route. Hood is incredibly white and boasting excellent turns right now (skied on it yesterday).

My understanding is Sylvain Saudan skied from the summit--not just the Wyeast face. Did folks prior to Saudan do this as well, or did they just ski the Wyeast face sans summit? The Saudan descent was very hyped, it'd be interesting to learn if it wasn't a first.

Anyone have pairs of TM:Exs and Havocs we can cut in half?

Uh that's not correct. While an Atomic factory manufactures BD skis to BD's specifications, their skis definitely do not use the same construction as Atomic skis. Atomic uses the Beta construction (which they purportedly refuse to license) in their high-end skis, while BD uses "torsion bow" construction. If you're thinking about the Havoc then also consider the Atomic TM:EX (aka R:EX, 10EX, and M:EX). Their dimensions are almost identical and for primarily resort use I'd consider Atomic well before BD. In the same category of ski the only factor BD has over Atomics is less weight. Performance wise--in my experience (I own both Miras and 10EXs)--BD skis are relatively inferior.

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Wow

Bring skis ;-)

You mean as training for nordic skiing? Almost all hardcore nordic racing nerds use them. Checkout rec.nordic.skiing.

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Read the NWS's forecast discussions. Here is the Seattle Discussion, and here's the Portland Discussion

Snowdome. Bring skis.

Did you use --sanctioned 3rd party "time keepers"? Regardless good job!

Where's ExtremoMtDude when you need him?

Cman, you have a very valid point however no one I know maintains a streak just for the sake of being able to maintain a streak; rather they do so because it's enjoyable. Skiing when the snow is miserable is still quite fun and it's much better then not skiing at all. Enjoyment is subjective: one man's curse is another man's freishiez dream :-)

More FRESHIEZ!!! in forecast!!! A SLOW MOVING AND RATHER WET FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL DRAG THROUGH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. UNSETTLED WEATHER WILL CONTINUE EARLY NEXT WEEK The weather lately so freakin rocks!

Sweet -- I understand it better now! Thanks!!

Nice photo Cracked! That deserves a:

To steal a quote from someone else (I forget who): "When I grow up I want to be TOMSKI!"

More GREAT NEWS!!!! From PDX Discussion: THE WEATHER PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE FROM RELATIVELY WARM AND DRY TO COOLER AND WETTER BY THURSDAY. A WEAK PACIFIC FRONT WILL BRUSH NW OREGON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY. A STRONGER FRONTAL SYSTEM IS EXPECTED NEXT WEEKEND."

The first forecast mentioned is actually for the whole PNW. Not that it matters though as Western WA is generally affected by the same long-term weather parterns as NW Oregon.

The KGW cam is zoomed in on the upper mtn right at this moment. It's showing the affects of the recent snow: http://www.timberlinelodge.com/conditions/kgwpop1.asp Here's what it looked like at 4:30 today (Friday):

I note that last summer he forecasted Oregon was due for an "extreme weather event". That January we had a record ice and snow storm. As with all climatologists I'm sure he's been wrong a number of times. Only one of those forecasts is Taylor's.

Three Climatologists associated with Oregon Climate Services have issued promising Winter forecasts. From the first forecast, "The most compelling information we've noted is, in years where we have experienced an historically wet August (as we have this year), it was followed (90% of the time, or 18 out of 20 historically wet Augusts) by above normal precipitation for the remainder of the winter. In a few cases, we have seen extremely high rainfall amounts for the remainder of the winter. These years are also more likely than not to see at least one major snow event, possibly more. Some locations in Alaska have seen records warmth early this summer. If that pattern remains prevalent through the winter months, there is a greater than normal probability of abnormally cold air draining down from the arctic north." http://www.ocs.oregonstate.edu/wint04/steve_forecast.html The official Oregon State Climatalogist issued this, "All in all, we expect generally below-average temperatures during the first half of the season (Oct-Dec), with normal or somewhat above-average precipitation statewide. The second half of the year (Jan-Mar) should see above-average temperatures statewide and average or above-average precipitation (with western Oregon more likely to be above average). And watch for one or more extreme events this winter, particularly wind storms and rain storms.The best chance for extreme cold (and snow) should occur in December." http://www.ocs.oregonstate.edu/wint04/04_05_forecast.html And a summary of the third person's forecast who was initially just studying the probability of an extreme windstorm in the Willamete Valley: "1) Snow and frigid temperatures seem a very real possibility this winter. December is the favored month for a potentially significant arctic outbreak, though it could be as late as February. 2) November and March may be particularly stormy. 3) October could be somewhat cool and damp. 4) A significant windstorm may occur--chances are deemed better than even." http://www.ocs.oregonstate.edu/wint04/wolf_forecast.html In addition to all of this the "Farmers' Almanac" predicts a "Wild Winter" see: http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040830/ap_on_sc/farmers__almanac_8 In an attempt to thwart the bitterness from the RNC I'm cross-posting this message on TTips and TAY. I do realize a lot of folks read all 3 boards.

Rain forecasted for mid week with a lot of uncertainity in the extended forecast. Ie, there's no guarantee of sunshine for Labor Day weekend. I'm praying for more rain!!

More Freshiez are in the forecast. From PDX Discussion: "AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH WILL APPROACH THE COAST TUESDAY AND BRING A RETURN TO A COOL WET PATTERN FOR THE MIDDLE AND END OF THE WEEK."