warrior1515

Have you spoken with TMG? They are the guides on this mountain. http://timberlinemtguides.com/

Good morning!!! Pretty stoked on the corn we are getting in Central Oregon and my son and I are on it. Not much out there that I could find in regards to a decent BC ski set up. But I'll post what I've got gear wise for those who are in similar position. Volkl Gotama Jr. Skis. 85mm under foot Tylolia bindings that work for both youth and adult cleat Old skins Alpine Trekkers Old beacon that basically is good for transmitting only. I started out looking into a used pair of Dynafit or Fritschi Freeride. Two issues for us was the DIN didn't go low enough and the boot cleat was for adult boots only. Getting my son into a pair of adult boots wasn't gonna work either. The Alpine Trekkers had to be pulled apart and the rails cut down to fit the boot but could be adjusted to fit the binding without modification. We have been able to ski some of our local "greatest hits" and basically get one run per day. The skinning takes around 2-2.5x longer than a day with friends. Honestly it is awesome to slow down and enjoy the sun. [

The road to Devils lake (SS access) will be covered in snow at that time. Pole Creek road (NS access) most likely will have a long approach due to snow. If you have a sled access is much better to SS, BT and NS. SS and MS don't require rope travel. Pretty basic. BT could be considered rope required but depending on your comfort level you might need one. There are exposed areas near the summit. NS is often roped due to a steep traverse and summit push gully.

Got some on 5/7/15. Car to summit to car 10hrs with my dog and buddy. The night before was very cold and windy so skiing conditions up top were awful. Doesn't look like it has corned up once up high, but down low they were far better. Beautiful mountain. Dave

It will be a long approach unless you have sleds or hitch a ride. I believe it is 5 miles ish on the road to the trail head at Devils Lake from Mt. Bachelor. But this could be easy if you are a distance type of person. I personally think that it is steep enough to slide on the route you are speaking of. However, I have never seen it slide or evidence of a slide. That doesn't mean it doesn't slide. As far as danger...it is pretty remote this time of year since very few people go out there in the winter. Spring is an awesome time to go. The road opens up and you can drive right to the trailhead. If you go early enough in the spring you can skin up from the car to the summit. I don't know you and don't want to step on your goals. But if you are asking for a strangers opinion I would say wait till the Spring.

Nice work! Thanks for the report

sent ya a pm

drove past the parking lot and the gates were closed. That is all I know. Call the ranger station in Sisters. They will be able to give you a better idea of what is going on.

Honestly, just walk or ski. They are close together and I believe that col is around 8000ft and each peak is just over 10,000ft

Nice work!!! That is definitely a big approach, especially without sleds.

Hwy. 46 that takes you to the TH of SS is closed till the summer. That means you will tack on an additional 4-6 miles. If you were able to park at the TH you are looking at a 12mile round trip when doing the South Side. Avy danger is high right now. Yes it will slide up on SS. Avy forecast: http://www.nwac.us/products/SABSEA Weather: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?minlon=-122.11&maxlon=-116.45&minlat=43.57&maxlat=47.67&mapwidth=354&site=pdt&map.x=36&map.y=330 Most people save SS for the spring. However, if you don't have a sled, you might be able to convince some slednecks to tow you to the Forest boundary line. Good luck Dave

Glad to hear that everyone was ok. Our Avy I class was out at Vista Butte Sat and Sun digging pits. Definitely saw plenty of instability with moderate energy in the snow.

Mt. Bachelor has a good website where you can find a bunch of good info. Here is a link for their lodging deals http://www.mtbachelor.com/winter/planner/lodging/index.html

Wish we lived closer. I would definitely be up for training. Best of luck Dave

Shasta and Adams Those are my realistic goals

Check www.mtbachelor.com There is a link to some deals that are going on right now. Best of luck

Post more http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/faq#titles

Depending on when you are gonna be here they have a buy one get one ticket free coupon when you fill up your take at Shell. However that only works on Wednesdays (I believe). Ask for it when you fill your tank up. That is pretty much all I know. Dave

Looking into getting an Altimeter watch. I'd like to use it for backcountry skiing and climbing the volcanos. Anyways, I'm interested in everyones opinion on what watch I should get and if the one in the link is a good one to consider. Also, I can't see myself spending more than $200 on something I know I have a good chance of loosing in a week or two. http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/HIG0026/c6/s100000017/Highgear-Aerial-Altimeter-Watch.html Thanks Dave

I noticed that you were on the front page. Looked awesome

Nice work. Great read

Up there yesterday and the road was closed.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/spo/475131786.html Not mine or affiliated

Last year I was in you same position. Wanted a ski that I can approach with and one that will work with my plastic boot. Also, I am not all that great of a skier. So, I went out and got a pair of Silvretta 404s attached to Atomic Touring Rainier 175s. Getting up the mountain everything went according to schedule. Going down, I looked like an idiot. I don't know if it is that the bindings were put on to perform more like a cross country ski or something else. I recently bought a pair of AT boots and tried them on my Atomics. Still no improvement. Maybe I really suck at skiing or I am not getting along with my Silvrettas. I am 5'10" at 185. After all this, I have purchased a real AT setup and looking forward to being able to ski again. Hope this helps. Dave

Nice work Great trip report