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Kameron

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  1. This thread inspired a visit
  2. Got it from a friend and I've never used it. I don't know if it's ever even been placed. Measures out to the large size (7 x 10.75"). Yours for $10 in Fremont. Like this: https://www.msrgear.com/snow-tools/snow-anchors/snow-fluke/snow-fluke.html
  3. Climbing, smoking weed, and drinking beer is not enough to bring the cops from what I can tell....
  4. Those signs have been there for 5 years or so. As far as I can tell, they are not enforced. But I have been scowled at by old ladies walking by. Haven't been in a year or two, need to check it out again....
  5. I don't think dogs are disallowed in the wilderness. Although I wouldn't recommend bringing your dog up over the punchy crevasses.
  6. What a sandbag TR! I ain't no "hard-core"... that ridge seemed pretty full-on when I was on it.
  7. The Easton usually is in better shape than the Squak late season. As of now, they are both passable. There is a highway-style boot trench up the Easton
  8. Viewing the upper Boulder from Sherman peak on 7/11
  9. Climbed yesterday up the Park headwall (good conditions for climbing & skiing). There is a boot track from a previous party that finished up the glacier. The glaciers seem to be in fine shape for July. The scramble fixed rope onto the ridge was coreshot and now has two knots tied in it. Ideally, come prepared with your own ropes to rappel the ~25 m step, or be prepared to pass the knots on the way down.
  10. Kameron

    Mt Hood

    Good climbing and skiing conditions on Cooper Spur a week ago today. See this post for photos: https://turns-all-year.com/trip-reports/mt-hood-east-side
  11. It seems to be getting a nice revival of activity @JasonG. Of course, spring & early summer is peak TAY season!
  12. Really cool! I was hoping to ski that one this year but it'll have to wait. Seems like with skis it could be worth traversing in from Muir. Maybe. Awesome work and very useful report, thank you
  13. Snowfield pictured in this report https://turns-all-year.com/trip-reports/march-15-17-chiwaukum-traverse
  14. I skied down that snowfield in very wind-blasted snow conditions. Steep but not insane!
  15. Should be fine. A few years ago when I last did it, there were crevasses to weave around in a few spots, but shouldn't be difficult. The Roman wall has some crevasses mid-slope that can be intimidating by July. You should be able to weave around them or, barring that, traverse westward and climb on the section of the headwall above the Deming. Bring & use a rope, of course, and you'll be fine. Have fun!
  16. That's cool. I skied S Sister from the Clark side last week and enjoyed looking over the Prouty headwall and wondering about the skiing potential. It has that roll-over effect up there. Looks like some nice steep skiing.
  17. ACR ResQLink Personal locator beacon. Basically a satellite "oh shit" button. In good condition, has sat in the bottom of my pack and only been tested. The battery needs replacement, but there are local shops that can do that for you (Fusion Marine and Marine Safety Services Seattle). This costs $150 + tax through MSS. You can also purchase a battery online for $40 and do the repair yourself. I upgraded to an inReach and no longer need it. You can re-register it with NOAA in your name. Originally purchased at REI, costs $300 new Asking price: $50, saving you at least $100 over a new device. Email kamdh@uw.edu for fastest response
  18. I don't mind a little ski conditions update even if it's mundane
  19. Looks decent, although with all the fresh snow you will have wintry conditions without much/any consolidation. And probably no track in the route. https://a.atmos.washington.edu/data/rainier_report.html
  20. Bump! Nobody going ski mountaineering!?
  21. I could see it from the CD on Monday 6/1. The lower Coleman looked okay and had a bootpack in it. Not very easy to see in the photo, but I'll include it anyway. Good skiing conditions on the CD that day.
  22. Yeah, Rainier summit climbing is supposed to reopen June 19: http://mountrainierclimbing.blogspot.com/ FYI, it's still ski season on the volcanoes, so be aware that there will be a ton of snow. If you're a backcountry skier, I'd recommend bringing your sticks!
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