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nice! I love skiing the Alps, those pics really make me want to go back...soon!

I tried to do the South Spur on Adams Easter weekend. bailed due to weather and the long approach. at that time I could only get to within 7 mi of the Cold Springs TH. it did seem to me that the road was melting out pretty fast and there was also a lot of activity on the road from the snowmobilers. they were doing a lot of work to clear windfall from the road and they were breaking trail with their 4x4's to get up the road. I am sure there is still a lot of snow down there, doubt you can get all the way to the TH in your car, but getting close!

MRNP OPENING SCHEDULE FOR ROADS & FACILITIES May 5 - Nisqually Entrance to Paradise, (If construction stays on schedule) May 5 - Longmire Museum and Jackson Visitor Center May 18 - Cougar Rock Campground May 18 - State Route 123 will open to the Stevens Canyon Entrance May 25 - Longmire Wilderness Information Center May 25 - The Ohanapecosh Visitor Center and Campground May 25 - State Route 410 May 25 - road to White River Campground (Campground June 29 - Mowich Lake Road Late June - White River Campground Late June - The Sunrise Road and Visitor Center Late June - Ipsut Creek Campground, walk-in campers only. NOT TO OPEN THIS SUMMER - Sunshine Point Campground NOT TO OPEN THIS SUMMER - State Route 123, Stevens Canyon to Cayuse Pass NOT TO OPEN THIS SUMMER - Carbon River Road QUESTIONABLE - Stevens Canyon Road OPEN AND INVITING: THE NATIONAL PARK INN AT LONGMIRE The Inn will be open for regular business once the Nisqually Road to Paradise opens to the public. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, dining, and a gift shop. For reservations call 360-569-2275. The Paradise Inn is undergoing a major rehabilitation and will reopen in the summer of 2008. THE GATEWAY BUSINESSES The familiar services are open and ready - anxiously awaiting the park¹s reopening. Here are websites that offer information on lodging, food and activities surrounding the park: www.mt-rainier.com , www.visitrainier.com , and www.destinationpackwood.com .

I was coming from Olympia and it took me about 2 hrs, maybe 2 1/2 hrs. I live just south of Oly so from seattle it would be more like 3 1/2 or 4 hrs. I didnt go to the climbers bivy because the road was still gated about 4 miles from the bivy, the road at that point was snow free but since the bivy is at a higher elevation than the sno-park, and there was snow all the way down to the sno-park, I am sure there is still plenty of snow covering the road up from the gate. I forgot to fill my hydration pack before I got to the TH and couldnt find any running water so I did the climb with less than a liter of water, sucking a lot of snow on the way, so my time up was pretty slow, I think it took me about 5 hrs to summit. that was in pretty soft snow conditions too, leaving the TH at about 9:00 AM on at day that had record setting high temps. no permits, it was a Friday and I didnt expect to see many on the Mt so I poached.

I was down there last weekend, the 6th & 7th, trying to get to the South Climb TH. like the report says I only got to within 7 miles, but the road was clearing out fast. every day new snowmobilers would come in and move a few trees out of the way, push a little further up the road with their 4x4's and generally beat the snow off the road. a lot of work has been done to clear downed trees off the road, by whom I dont know, but it looks like the slednecks are doing most of the work, lots of riding still to be had there. they were riding literally riding day and night. from what I was told by them the other sno-parks had generally melted out and the only riding was off of Rd 80. I spent the night camped on the road want to ski the next day but it started raining in the morning and I bailed so I dont have any idea what you will find up the road once you stop driving. hope this helps some, go for it and let us know what you find!

Trip: Mt St Helens - Worm Flow Date: 4/6/2007 Trip Report: a very late start on a beautiful day view of the new dome in the summit crater new slabs in the crater a very tempting line into the crater...illegal, but tempting... the new Spirit Lake Mt Adams...maybe tomorrow... let the fun begin! end of a great day on the mountain Approach Notes: Marble Mt sno-park, still had snow to the TH, skied all but the last 50m. same for skinning up.

are you looking for a tele or AT setup? if you want tele skis I have some K2 Super Stinx, with the mounting inserts, in a 181 for sale. PM me if you are interested.

I was up on Mt. B today. Snowed all day long! Windy though. White out at times. Hope tomorrow's better. what route or part of the mountain were you on? what is the road access like, snowline, etc?

before you take such deliberate action what was the intent of the person who screwed you over? did they make a mistake or were they trying to hurt you? if you need a grudgefuck for the sex then go for it, but what will you really gain, will that make the breakup any easier? someone a helluva lot smarter than me once said: Evils we have never experienced, we are unprepared to resist. I have no idea who originally said that but I know they were smarter than me! another person a lot smarter than me also said that nothing should be said in anger, and I would think that would go for actions too. maybe you should just step back and think about what you really want. plenty of time for a grudgefuck later.

was the crust breakable or unbreakable while skiing?

nice job guys! great TR too.

HELL YEAH!!

nice.

WOOHOO! gotta love the Bugs! maybe some day I will get my Bugs pics downloaded off my camera...

bon jour! welcome to Seattle! I have been climbing in France a few times and absolutely love it there! not just for the climbing but also the people, the culture, the scenery and just the whole country in general. I hope you enjoy your time in the States and have a great sunny bouldering trip!

did you answer this already and I miss it, who fell first? how were you pulled back into the crevase after you were past it? why wasnt the third able to catch the second before they hit bottom? (thats a long fall!) good to hear that you all fared well! :-)

any dates set? I would be interested in the 31st and 1st. how many others are interested? cheers, Brian :-)

I will be skiing at the Mt Baker Ski Area for most of the week between the 22nd-29th. the Area is closed on Christmas and I would love to hit the backcountry that day if I can find a partner. I could also do some other days during that week too but Christmas would be the best day or adding another day to that one and doing an overnighter. if you are interested hit me up! cheers, Brian :-)

if you are still looking for partners I am up in the Mt Baker area from the 22nd-29th. in particular I am looking for partners to climb/ski something on Christmas when the resort is closed. general bc or maybe an overnighter on Mt Baker? let me know if you want to come up north. cheers, Brian :-)

wow, sure looks different in winter from summer! (duh)

looks like fun, I love cat skiing!

crowds?! you're kidding right?

does anyone want to hit the gym after work? I can make it anytime after 5:30. PM me, post, whatever... cheers, Brian :-)

Thursday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers in the morning...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs 42 to 49. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Thursday night: Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 22 to 29. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Friday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs 41 to 48 light wind.. Friday night: Partly cloudy. Lows 23 to 32. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Saturday: Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 50. Saturday night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 25 to 34. Sunday: Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs 46 to 53. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow. Lows 33 to 38. Monday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs 48 to 54. Monday night: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Lows 29 to 37. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs 44 to 51. Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow. Lows 28 to 35. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs 42 to 49.

I have done the route in summer, but I couldnt tell you a thing about it in winter. it was scarry good fun when we did it! rockfall cutting the rope, partner getting sick, taking the wrong variation, long runouts on crappy pro...good times! LOL