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I have seen them (teaching) there on a few occasions. Never seemed like a very sensible spot to me but what do I know. Glad everyone was OK. Thanks for the TR

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Looks like a fun climb but a better ski! What is the evelation?

I'll be around if you wanted to go up to snoqualmie.

That would be funny. Someone should crop those pictures together and I'll send it to my shirtless friend.

No, it’s just Pineapple Pass. We only had a few hours to get out. The dog’s name is Bear though.

Pictures from yesterday afternoon complements of Aaron Riggs.

Thanks Aaron for posting this. I was with Steve when it happened and it was a terrible event. I know just about everyone here has no idea who Steve is b/c he doesn't post on this site. Well, he doesn't have a computer. He is one of my closest friends and we ski, sport climb, alpine climb, ice climb, or Mt. bike together at least 4 day a week. He enjoys nothing more than being out in the mountains doing all the things we love to do. Like Aaron said, he does have insurance but no income. He just got out of his wheelchair 4 days ago but still needs a walker b/c he can't bare weight on his left leg for 6 more weeks. Here are some more pictures of Steve. Thanks for your interest, Dave

I would agree with Tony about the approach. Best to due it this time of year with a sled and a partner.

Well, you will not be able to drive it. I did it last week in April last year and only got to within 4 mile of the trail head with an old pathfinder w/mud-terrain tires. It made for a very long day. You will not be able to bike it b/c it is very bumpy from all the sled traffic on a non-groomed trail. You would be better off just skinning or walking in. It just over 8 miles to the trail head and it took us 45 minutes on sleds due to trail conditions. Anyway here is a picture taken yesterday of the South Side.

I'll post the picture when I get home from work. Yes, we went in the Teanaway via sleds and parked at the trail head. We toured up to the ridge east of longs and camped there overnight.

I was out at Stuart Sat/Sun and our original plan was to ski Ulrich’s but everything was bulletproof all day. I think the lower sections may require a rap or two. A couple of my friends did the Cascadian on 3/25 and there has been significant snow melt in the past week from comparing photos. It was sunny, cold and windy. We ended up climbing up the Cascadian and skiing that. I think with last nights snow conditions may have improved. I got a good picture of the south side if you’re interested.

Yes you can. Stop at red the signs. Most skiers will start their tour from the summer trail head.

I married a climber. She loves to climb. There are a few days a month we have to ski but she doesn't mind.

Anyone can top-rope anything.

Well the SW ridge looked very bare yesterday, but it is snowing. If you plan to go, just stay in the trees until you can gain the ridge.

I only own them in the smaller range, but I will always go to them first before usign a BD or metolius in the same range. I have fallen on them and trust them. However, they are 4 years old. If the quality has gone down due to the demand, then I will find something else when they need to be replaced.

As ironic as it sounds, one of my friends checked lost and found at Alpental today. The ski was found a week ago 6' up in a tree above the creek. I stopped checking the lost and found a week ago. I did report it and they put my report on a piece of scratch paper on a clip board. I why wonder they didn’t call? I would be amazed if anything that was reported lost and then turned in was actually returned.

Went missing on January 17th near chair 1 at Alpental. After days of searching, I have been unable to locate it. Spring is on its way so I am hopping it turns up in the next few months. It's twin it very lonely and feels useless. If found will trade for a case of beer of choice. It is a Dyanstar 8800 with Dynafit bindings. Thanks, Dave

Large urban sprawl with high crime rate. Yes, the laws don't apply to the "urdan sprawl"

Washington DC laws only apply to the 68 square miles of the district. Not the best control group.

One of my ski partners has skied every day for 84 days this season before calling it quits. He has had 3 days this month and feels great for doing it. I try and spend less than 5 days a week up there but it’s hard.

I'll be up at Snoqualime Pass "working" Monday - Thursday from about 10am until 4pm. PM me if you want to ski something in the Alpental/Commonwealth valley. If conditions look good I would love to go Kaleetan and give that a try. The Alpental B/C would be great as well.

Just got lucky.

Up the North Fork.