David_Parker Posted November 13, 2001 Posted November 13, 2001 Ok, I have to get out this weekend or I'll wither away. I was thinking skiing would be good. So I'm game to hook up with any one who wants to go up to Muir or to WA Pass. I have cabin to use in Mazama too. I don't care what you ski on as long as you can go up and down fairly proficiently!!! Post here or send me a PM. PS. I smoke dope in or out of huts and cabins! Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted November 13, 2001 Posted November 13, 2001 I bet you and AlpineK would be good partners bro! I smokey too. Quote
Lambone Posted November 13, 2001 Posted November 13, 2001 Dave, I hear you!!!! I got to put the boards on!(still haven't yet) I think it is raining at Paradise, so WA Pass might be the best option. I have two good friends that might want to come. Would you mind a posse? If anyone has news on current conditions anywhere, please share! Quote
jon Posted November 14, 2001 Posted November 14, 2001 Lambone- It's raining in Seattle. David- I might be interested too. I have a bud or two that might want to come. We don't smoke kind but we'll til the cows come home, or if Mr. Sheepy if Lambone is there. Quote
philfort Posted November 14, 2001 Posted November 14, 2001 I think it was 36F and raining in WA pass this morning. Currently, the pass report says 34F and overcast. Snow depth down to 17 inches! Quote
Beck Posted November 14, 2001 Posted November 14, 2001 I'll be slogging around at Rainier, Dave, also have use of cabin at Longmire if you want to go south- snow should be lousy!!! Quote
tobytortorelli Posted November 14, 2001 Posted November 14, 2001 current (5:15pm) wa. pass wdot pass report says 32degrees and snowing hard!!!! hope it hangs on. Quote
Lambone Posted November 14, 2001 Posted November 14, 2001 hey Phil, What is the elivation at the Pass? Around 5,000ft... Oh, duh...nevermind. [ 11-13-2001: Message edited by: lambone ] Quote
philfort Posted November 14, 2001 Posted November 14, 2001 Uh-oh. The pass is now "closed temporarily". We all know what that means. Mountain Weather Data also shows that they have received almost two and a half feet of snow since yesterday afternoon, for a total of 45 inches.Closed for good?? Quote
dbb Posted November 14, 2001 Posted November 14, 2001 5,477 ft (or about 913 fathoms for those of you in jolly old E) Quote
David_Parker Posted November 14, 2001 Author Posted November 14, 2001 Does anyone know the snow elevation on Rainier. What has it been doing at Paradise...snowing or raining? Quote
philfort Posted November 14, 2001 Posted November 14, 2001 http://www.seawfo.noaa.gov/products/OSOPVCThis would suggest that it has been raining at paradise. The snow depths are incorrect, as you can probably tell. The snow level is around 1160 fathoms. [ 11-14-2001: Message edited by: philfort ] Quote
gregm Posted November 15, 2001 Posted November 15, 2001 hey i want to go skiing this weekend too. is something getting organized here? g Quote
philfort Posted November 15, 2001 Posted November 15, 2001 quote: Originally posted by gregm: i vote for wa pass btw No s**t dude... if it ever reopens! Supposed to get cooler on Friday, then get sunny. It appeared to be raining there last I looked (33F, with snow depth going down), but it should turn to snwo again.Should be filling in the cliff bands high up on XXX mtn nicely! Quote
Norm Posted November 15, 2001 Posted November 15, 2001 Assuming the forecast is correct, the cold front moving in tomorrow should do a lot to stabilize the snow pack and calm down the slide paths crossing the highway. (Not to mention produce better skiing conditions) It’s been my experience that the DOT tries to keep highway 20 open into December if the avalanche conditions permit. Two weeks ago there was roughly 6 feet at treeline up by Blue Lake, and the upper bowls looked fairly filled in. Questionable stability kept us lower down in the larches. If the Highway’s open I’ll be there. and for the record...I almost never smoke (just like beer better)Don't care if anyone else doesAnd think that it's rude to light up in a hut with out offering it up and making sure other folks are copecetic with it Quote
CascadeClimber Posted November 15, 2001 Posted November 15, 2001 Presuming the telemetry is correct, the 103 MPH wind gusts at White Pass, and the 90 MPH gust at Alpental should do some interesting things with the snowpack, too. Beware the evil windslab! Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted November 15, 2001 Posted November 15, 2001 Bonzo is the king wanker PS I hate everyone too. Get lost Bonzo arg! PS Nice auto sig! Quote
philfort Posted November 15, 2001 Posted November 15, 2001 According to the pass report, the "earliest scheduled opening" of highway 20 would be tomorrow, conditions dependant. Looks like it rained a lot up there last night, they lost nearly a foot of snow. Quote
CascadeClimber Posted November 15, 2001 Posted November 15, 2001 Great. Rain crust at 6000'. I know, I know, it's early. But this is starting to smell an awful lot like last winter. Ugh. Quote
admin Posted November 15, 2001 Posted November 15, 2001 Have faith ye followers of freshiez Magical Mystical Freshilicious man is coming next week. With him, he will bring great tidings of face shots and joy for all the little ski mountaineering boys and girls. Quote
David_Parker Posted November 16, 2001 Author Posted November 16, 2001 Well I can go out on Sunday only. At this point it looks like the only way to get to half way decent snow is on Rainier. But if anyone thinks this would be a huge waste of time, give me your reasons. Remember I'm gay, butt can ski anything if it's snow. Quote
panther Posted November 16, 2001 Posted November 16, 2001 DP, Can you ski the north face of Robson if it has snow? Quote
David_Parker Posted November 16, 2001 Author Posted November 16, 2001 Can I or Would I? That is the real question. I probably could, but wouldn't. I couldn't guarantee I wouldn't fall and I don't think I would want to fall there, so I wouldn't. I like steep stuff, but I'm a little more sane than I used to be. One of the reasons I gave up alpine skiing and turned gay was because I was going to end up dead if I kept doing the stuff I was doing in my 20's on alpine skis. I'm just an old fart now. SO WHO'S SKIING THIS WEEKEND!!!! Quote
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